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An Astronaut Lands at Stanford GSB
From flying fighter jets to floating in space, he’s learning to lead in any atmosphere.
Learning to Be Better at Being Human
Professor Brian Lowery and lecturer Matt Abrahams discuss the environment leaders create and the importance of self-awareness.
Community Spotlights
Alumni
Krish Mehta, MBA ’24: Extracting Mountains of Value from Coal Ash
His startup turns industrial waste from coal into materials critical for construction, agriculture, and powering the AI revolution.
Faculty
Office Artifact: Erica Plambeck’s Miniature Rickshaw
“You have to look at the whole system. We have to pursue market-based solutions because they can be faster.”
Staff
Julien Yarker Joins Stanford GSB as Associate Dean of Executive Education
An innovative leader, Yarker brings an international perspective to his new role.
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September 29, 2026
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The AI Boom Hasn’t Stopped U.S. Companies from Hiring Cheap Offshore Labor, and Overseas Call Center Employment Is Still Skyrocketing
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Invested with Purpose: Insights from Stanford GSB Investors
Alumni investors talk about their journeys, measuring impact, and what it takes to succeed.
Spurring Startup Success: Celebrating Thirty Years of CES
Since 1996, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has offered valuable learning experiences, serving as an important source of talent for the startup ecosystem.
Celebrating Our Centennial
Celebrating 100 years of community through connecting, learning, and coming together.
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July 31, 2015
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Stanford Ignite Invites Applications for Bangalore Program January to March 2016
Applications due by 29 September 2015. Partial scholarships available.
July 17, 2015
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Heejae Lim, MBA ’15: Texting to Engage Schoolchildren’s Parents
Lim, a 2015 Social Innovation Fellow, explains her TalkingPoints venture.
July 16, 2015
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Gayatri Datar, MBA ’14: A Down-to-Earth Route to Healthier Floors in Rwanda
A 2014 Social Innovation Fellow launches EarthEnable to reduce illness — and bolster spirits — by replacing dirt with affordable local materials.
July 07, 2015
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Jim Van Horne Teaching the Core Once Again
Legendary professor emeritus returns to teach core finance course.
June 17, 2015
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Tom Steyer Encourages 2015 Stanford GSB Graduates to “Be Open”
Annual diploma ceremony celebrates graduates degrees, certificates and awards.
June 01, 2015
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Seed Guides Nigerian Software Company to $100 Million Plan
SystemSpecs aims to expand across African continent.
April 17, 2015
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Beyond the Basics: Finance and Society Elective Teaches Students to Think About Broader Implications
New elective course encourages students to think about the broader implications of finance.
April 01, 2015
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Introducing the Updated Stanford GSB Alumni Site
The redesigned site makes it easier for alumni to stay connected, share passions, and use the school’s career and recruiting services.
February 05, 2015
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New Stanford Program for School District Leaders
A new program by the graduate schools of education and business develops entrepreneurial leadership skills of superintendents.
January 27, 2015
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First Stanford Ignite Innovation Program to Launch in Brazil
Part-time program for nonbusiness technical professionals will be hosted at Microsoft in São Paulo.
January 01, 2015
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Stanford Buck/Cardinal Club Reviews Its Brand and Marketing Strategy
As they sought to increase their membership base, especially among younger donors, the club wondered if their name was meaningful to potential donors.
November 24, 2014
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Stanford Ignite Program Information Session to Be Offered in New York December 3, 2014
Part-time program in innovation and entrepreneurship will launch in New York for the first time in March 2015.
October 29, 2014
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First Stanford Ignite Innovation Program to be Offered in New York
Part-time program for technical professionals, entrepreneurs, and STEM graduate students will start in 2015 in midtown Manhattan.
October 27, 2014
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Stanford Offers New Dual International Policy Studies/MBA Program
New program allows students to pursue an MBA and an MA in International Policy Studies in three academic years, instead of four.
October 13, 2014
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Learn About Stocks and Bonds Investing in Free Online Course
Self-paced course taught by Stanford GSB finance expert Josh Rauh focuses on how to make smart decisions as an investor.
August 19, 2014
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Learn to Grow Your Business “Without Screwing Up” in Free Online Course
Stanford scaling experts Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton teach what it takes to create, spread, and sustain excellence as a venture expands and matures.
July 01, 2014
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Stanford Launches New Online Strategy Driven Innovation Course
Twelfth course completes offerings for online Stanford Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Free webinar available July 15.
June 16, 2014
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The Courage to Pursue Your Calling
Stanford GSB alumnus Phil Knight and Dean Garth Saloner urge 2014 graduates to follow their dreams.
June 13, 2014
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Stephanie Peng, MBA ’14: Finding Connections in the Momentous and the Mundane
Looking for community in matters big and small brings fulfillment on and off campus.
June 10, 2014
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Ross Jensen, MBA ’14: To Experience Joy, Get Beyond Serving Yourself
A teacher finds that doing for others in ways both big and small can make the difference between frustration and fulfillment.
June 08, 2014
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Carlos A. Sanchez-Martinez, PhD ’17: Refusing to Fall Into Mediocrity
At Stanford GSB, a student finds professors and peers who help him reach beyond his limits.
June 04, 2014
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Stanford to Offer Joint Electrical Engineering MS/MBA Degree Program
Joint degree expands multidisciplinary education.
May 17, 2014
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Bella Rozenkrants, PhD ’15: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry
Acting as an interpreter between those who conduct research and those who use it can help uncover solutions that are already out there.
April 26, 2014
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Eric Tsytsylin, MBA ’14: Building a Legacy Outside the Spotlight
The Arbuckle Leadership Fellow and recent Stanford alumnus shares how his experience transformed his perspective on success — and his purpose.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov