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Sustainability
Stanford GSB Expands Focus on Business and Sustainability
Bolstered by a partnership with Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford GSB increases support for resources catalyzing climate solutions.
Faculty Research
A First-of-Its-Kind Look at Which Students Get Disciplined — and When
A new study tracks the ebb and flow of suspensions and detentions and their disparate impact on Black middle schoolers.
School Story & News Search
The Action Catalyst
June 11, 2024
Audio
Connection Over Perfection, With Matt Abrahams (Communication, Speaking, Behavior, Business)
Insights
Stanford GSB Faculty Share Their Holiday Reading Lists
Keep your brain warm with these book suggestions.
10 of Our Favorite Stories About Careers and Success of 2023
’Tis the season for personal and professional growth.
On a Mission to Teach the World the Basics of Personal Finance
Annamaria Lusardi has found high rates of financial illiteracy in the U.S. and around the globe. She’s determined to turn them around.
Videos
Quick Study: China's Plan to Challenge the Dollar
China hopes that its currency will someday challenge the U.S. dollar's place as the world's reserve currency. Stanford Graduate School of Business finance professor Matteo Maggiori explains the profound effects this could have on the global economy.
Latest School News
School Story & News Search
August 08, 2023
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Vivek Ramakrishnan, MBA ’23: How AI Could Help Solve the School Literacy Crisis
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is using artificial intelligence to create a personalized tutor.
![Vivek Ramakrishnan, MBA ’23](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-07/SIF-Vivek-Key.jpg.webp?itok=1t6e3n02)
August 02, 2023
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Making Change at the Intersection of Business, Government, and Politics
Members of the Government and Politics club share how they plan to effect change in the public sector.
![From top left to right: Irfan Mahmud, Keertan Kini, Sarah Su-Wen Anderson, Shannon Beckham, Myles Mann](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-08/photo-idea-key-government%20and%20politics%20club.jpg.webp?itok=l5qVts0U)
July 27, 2023
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Justin Ziegler, MBA ’23: Aiding Global Development via Cross-Border Transactions
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow aims to supply African businesses with an affordable payment network.
![Justin Ziegler, MBA ’23](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-07/SIF-JustinZiegler-Key.jpg.webp?itok=5-eu_hF5)
July 11, 2023
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Where There’s No Will, This Company Provides a Way
Two MBA alumni find a new way to encourage charitable giving.
![Portrait of Patrick Schmitt and Jenny Xia Spradling sitting next to each other outside, smiling at the camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-07/photo-school%20story-key-free%20will.jpg.webp?itok=RKLHsCri)
June 21, 2023
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Optimism Is the Theme at Stanford GSB Commencement
Business leader Henry Fernandez lauds the power of “unshakable belief in the future.”
![GSB students in procession at graduation in June 2023. Credit: Best Grads](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-06/graduation2023-key.png.webp?itok=G9kNnnTX)
June 19, 2023
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Students Recognize Excellence in Teaching with Three Faculty Awards
Atwell, Dodson, and Skrzypacz honored for their commitment to students.
![Jon Levin stands next to Andrzej Skrzypacz as he holds his MBA Distinguished Teaching Award. Photo by Sher Bhullar](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-06/WD7A2258.jpg.webp?itok=mqDGfUt5)
June 08, 2023
Video
Changemakers: Making Lives Brighter
Using renewable energy to bring electricity to millions of people
![Video still showing Ned Tozun.](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-06/d.light-key.jpg.webp?itok=2EIrIdl6)
June 06, 2023
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‘Ecopreneurs’ Join Social Entrepreneurs in Expanded Fellowship Program
Stanford Impact Founder prizes honor efforts to address environmental and social issues.
![A grid of portraits of the the eight Stanford Impact Founder prize winners.](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-06/photo-idea-key-sif%20fellows.jpg.webp?itok=pA-7YRRe)
May 31, 2023
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New Program Accelerates Sustainable Solutions through Ecopreneurship
The Stanford Ecopreneurship program offers a set of courses and opportunities that support students in addressing the global climate transition.
![A group of young people working with solar panels in an office. Credit: iStock/staticnak1983](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-05/ecopreneurship-launch-key.jpg.webp?itok=2qy_ZsKO)
May 31, 2023
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Stanford GSB Expands Focus on Business and Sustainability
Bolstered by a partnership with Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford GSB increases support for resources catalyzing climate solutions.
![Bill Barnett and Chris Field (background) teaching an introductory course for sustainability to Stanford freshman. Credit: Elena Zhukova](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-05/sustainability-barnett-key.jpg.webp?itok=HGDyPcVs)
May 23, 2023
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Catalyst: Removing the Rocks on the Pathway to College
At the College Board, Steve Bumbaugh is all about access.
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May 19, 2023
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Sarah Alexander, MBA ’22: Offering a Lifeline to Parents When Childcare Falls Through
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow launched Patch Caregiving to help parents in emergencies.
![Portrait of Sarah Alexander. Credit: Saul Bromberger](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-05/ss-sarahAlexander-key.jpg.webp?itok=iE6K70wK)
May 18, 2023
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Students Honored for Leadership on Environmental and Social Issues
Stanford GSB announces Stanford Impact Leader and Miller Awards.
![Photo collage of students, clockwise from top left: Eric Kotin, Anisha Mudaliar, Alvina Jiao, Joseff Kolman, Irfan Mahmud. Credit: Photos by courtesy.](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-05/ss-SIL23-key.jpg.webp?itok=OZprm2Te)
May 17, 2023
Video
Changemaker: Planting Seeds to Grow Women-Led Businesses
Two investors improve the VC landscape with their fund, providing early-stage funding to women entrepreneurs and CEOS.
![Video stills of Sylvia Kuyel and Allison Stoloff from the Fund XX video.](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-05/image-key-changemaker-fund-xx.jpeg.webp?itok=K4sIuFZX)
May 01, 2023
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A Mother’s Moonshot
When drug makers said no to finding a treatment for a rare disease, Loren Eng mobilized a pioneering effort that saved thousands of lives.
![Illustration of a mother holding her child next to a crib in a darkened nursery, illuminated by a light from above. Harriet Lee-Merrion](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-04/insights-image-key-a%20mothers%20moonshot.jpg.webp?itok=z-Ngszxw)
April 24, 2023
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Maker: Torani
When her syrup company needed a bigger factory, Melanie Dulbecco helped her employees stick together.
![a photograph of the bottling line at the Torani syrup factory. Credit: Elena Zhukova](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-04/mag-maker-torani-1630.jpg.webp?itok=-5FiTc74)
April 24, 2023
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Office Artifact: Hau Lee’s Bullwhip
When supply chain disruption comes around, you must whip it.
![Hau Lee holding a bullwhip and smiling. Credit: Micaela Go](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-04/hau-lee-key.jpg.webp?itok=cDyQ7i0B)
April 20, 2023
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Phil Gioia, MBA ’79: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“The risk-reward ratio on the battlefield balances lives; in business, it balances dollars.”
![Illustration of man with arms behind back looking at art on wall.](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-04/Phil-Gioia-Key.jpg.webp?itok=C3oCKOkI)
April 18, 2023
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Hard Lesson: Breaking the Silence Surrounding Mental Health
Andy Dunn, MBA ’07, opens up about the moment that nearly derailed his life.
![Andy Dunn sitting on the floor looking at camera. Credit: Lyndon](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-04/Andy-Dunn-Key.jpg.webp?itok=gRTxPdai)
April 18, 2023
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How Do You Hope Your Career in Sustainability Will Drive Impact?
“I hope to build lasting solutions and reduce the human suffering that will come with climate change.”
![Students from the GSB Energy Club, posing and smiling together in front of a light blue background. From top to bottom, left to right: David Liou, Caleb Cunningham, Louise Hannecart, Amy Zhao, Louise White. Photo by Elena Zhukova](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-04/photo-idea-key-gsb%20energy%20club.jpg.webp?itok=h9ct_u1s)
April 11, 2023
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Attacking Climate Change with a Research Dream Team
Sustainability conference series aims to “accelerate progress.”
![William Barnett and Dror Etzion standing at a podium next to a powerpoint slideshow in front of a classroom of conference attendees.](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-05/photo-school%20story-key-sustainability%20conferences.jpg.webp?itok=n_c1d9mH)
April 07, 2023
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Business Leader Henry Fernandez Named GSB Commencement Speaker
Long-time Stanford volunteer and GSB supporter tabbed to give address
![Portrait of Henry Fernandez. Credit: David Jacobs](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-04/GSB-Commencement23-HenryFernandez-key.jpg.webp?itok=net4sT3Q)
March 21, 2023
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Changemaker: Improving Hiring to Keep Pace with Remote Work
“It’s been the journey of a lifetime to build something with my sister.”
![a video still of Maite Diez-Canedo and Itziar Diez-Canedo working together.](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-03/Viawork-key.jpg.webp?itok=7nT8-oer)
March 10, 2023
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Back to Class: Data and Decisions
A core course for first-year MBA students takes the mystery out of regression analysis.
![Shoshana Vasserman answering students questions during her class of Data and Decisions. Credit: Elena Zhukova](/sites/default/files/styles/1630x_variable_tinypng/public/2023-03/BackToClass-DataAndDecisions-Vasserman-key.jpg.webp?itok=vPaOABH3)