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![John Graham, MBA ’87, sitting in his home studio looking at sheet music. Courtesy of John Graham](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/john_graham-key.jpg.webp?itok=uFC-Y8vA)
April 01, 2020
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Tomás Pueyo, MBA ’10 on His Viral Post, “Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now”
His Medium article was read by 40 million people and sounded an alarm. Here’s what he hopes will happen now.
![An illustration of two women, one wearing a medical face mask, and the other not wearing a mask, moving away from each other. Credit: iStock/Ada Yokota](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/covid-key-still.jpg.webp?itok=9buAJ6h1)
March 19, 2020
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Dismantling the Barriers That Keep Students from Successful Futures
Inspired by her students, a Stanford GSB Social Innovation Fellow connects Bay Area youth with degrees, jobs, and their own potential.
![Claire Fisher, MBA and MA Ed ’18, is one of two 2018 recipients of the Stanford GSB Social Innovation Fellowship. Credit: Stacy Geiken](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/sif_fisher.jpg.webp?itok=sHN4qRSE)
March 13, 2020
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Karin Underwood, MBA ’19: Health Coaching for People with Medicaid
With CoachMe, Stanford’s Social Innovation Fellow aims to use technology-supported coaching to help low-income people reach their health goals and reduce ER visits.
![Karin Underwood, MBA ’19. Credit: Stacy Gieken](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/ss-sif-karenunderwood-1630.jpg.webp?itok=Pi847CT_)
March 10, 2020
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Bridging the Pay Gap for Social Impact Interns
Stanford GSB students explore nonprofit and government work with the help of Social Management Immersion Fellowships.
![A flight operator in Rwanda recovering a Zip (Zipline’s name for the drone vehicles used to make deliveries) after returning from making a delivery at a hospital. Credit: Cj Bernstein](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/ss-socialimpact-zipline.jpg.webp?itok=K61byUae)
February 13, 2020
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Black History Month In Our Words
Members of the Black Business Student Association reflect on the culture, leadership, and achievements of the Black community.
![Photographs of Stanford GSB students in the BBSA on a colorful grid. Credit: Allison Felt](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/key-image-black-history-month-our-words.jpg.webp?itok=ChQF9vJt)
February 10, 2020
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Walden Lam: This Denim Startup is Taking on Fashion’s Giant Waste Problem
A scrappy entrepreneur aims to lead the way to a greener industry.
![Walden Lam and others create denim products in their workshop space. Credit: Courtesy of Unspun](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/alumni-uspun-key.jpg.webp?itok=F4r28T0d)
February 04, 2020
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Orlando Bravo to Deliver 2020 Commencement Speech
Technology investment leader, philanthropist, and MBA alum to address the graduating Class of 2020.
![Orlando Bravo, JD/MBA ’97. Credit: of Thoma Bravo](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/tb_orlandobravo_1630x955_1_.jpg.webp?itok=cWroHBg8)
January 13, 2020
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Back to Class: The Industrialist’s Dilemma
This Stanford GSB course attracts CEOs from some of the world’s biggest corporations, who share how they’re navigating — or creating — digital disruption.
![Professor Robert E. Siegel teaches a class. Credit: Toni Bird](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/briefings_backtoclass_web_1630.jpg.webp?itok=ciHa3RQR)
January 10, 2020
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Doreen Oliver, MBA ’02: What Matters to Me Now and Why
A Stanford GSB alumna revisits her original admission essay and reflects on how her worldview has changed in the years since.
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January 10, 2020
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Hard Lesson: When Co-Investors Disagree
A legendary hotelier looks back at one of his biggest failures — and what he learned from it.
![Chip Conley, relaxed and laughing at his home.](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/key-image-hard-lesson-chip-conley.jpg.webp?itok=9LOFDQVK)
December 11, 2019
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MBA Class of 2019 Graduates into Strong Job Market
The newest employment report announces career outcomes of Class of 2019 graduates.
![MBA students walking across Credit: Elena Zukhova](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/employment-report-cover-elena.jpg.webp?itok=RJkDhvRi)
December 11, 2019
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Stanford GSB Connects with Indian Business Leaders with Multipronged Approach
Innovative online programs and on-the-ground teaching bring the Stanford GSB experience to Indian entrepreneurs and CEOs, and global study trips give students a broader global perspective.
![Professor Baba Shiv with Seed Transformation Program participant at the 2017 launch of Stanford Seed in India](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/photo-school-story-india-reach_1.jpg.webp?itok=9H_ElFsF)
![Peter Olson. Credit: Allison Felt](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/peter-olson-key_1.jpg.webp?itok=YNSNPBxx)
December 10, 2019
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Christina Guilbeau, MBA ’19, Tackles Mental Health Care For Teens
As rates of suicide and mental illness rise, Stanford’s Social Innovation Fellow will connect underserved young people with therapy through Hopebound.
![Christina Guilbeau, MBA ’19. Credit: Stacy Gieken](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/shg_cx3i5597_1.jpg.webp?itok=vQiWcBL9)
November 21, 2019
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A Mexican Bakery in the Heart of LA
Craving the pastries and cakes of their childhood, two Stanford GSB alumni recreate the flavors of home in LA.
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November 15, 2019
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One Way to Alleviate Global Poverty? Fund the World’s Social Entrepreneurs
Project Redwood, launched at a Stanford GSB class reunion, gives early-stage grants to innovative social impact companies.
![One of the families who received flooring from EarthEnable, which was funded by Project Redwood. Credit: Jacques Nkinzingabo](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/ss-projectredwood-1630.jpg.webp?itok=F-IRJWRC)
November 08, 2019
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Alumni Vets Weigh in on Their Service, Leadership, and Stanford Experience
A few alumni discuss the big lessons they’ve taken from work, school, and the military.
![Stanford GSB Alumni Eric Hanft in military uniform, leading a rehearsal before of a large military funeral in Arlington National Cemetery.. Photo Courtesy of Eric Hanft](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/erichanft-key.jpg.webp?itok=gbzbp0gv)
October 28, 2019
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Golub Capital Social Impact Lab Aims to Enhance Social Sector Effectiveness
The recently launched lab aims to support and guide innovation in the social sector.
![Three individuals brainstorming over a computer, laughing. Credit: Elena Zhukova](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/stanford_101316-119.jpg.webp?itok=n9voVX6n)
October 18, 2019
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Celebration Spotlights Alumni Volunteers and Faculty
At the 2019 fall reunion weekend, seven people received alumni volunteer and faculty awards for their contributions to the school.
![Award recipients stand with Dean Jonathan Levin. Credit: Stacy Geiken](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/ann_2019_alumni-reunion-awards.1.jpg.webp?itok=SS7OG6KF)
October 18, 2019
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With Grace
In his quest to cure his daughter’s ultra-rare disease, Matt Wilsey might also be changing the way drugs are made.
![Grace Wilsey. Credit: Tom Hood](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/hawk-grace-1630.jpg.webp?itok=o3gPZwJW)
September 26, 2019
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Ryan O’Melveny Wilson: Balancing Innovation and Tradition
A family restaurant business honors its past while eyeing the future.
![Ryan Wilson. Credit: Mike Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/alumni-ryanwilson-key_1.jpg.webp?itok=LhvTqD2Z)
September 20, 2019
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Arnulfo Ventura: What Matters Most?
For the CEO of Beanfields, it’s the people.
![Arnulfo Ventura. Credit: Mike Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/alumni-beanfields-key_1.jpg.webp?itok=oVJOOhKS)
August 29, 2019
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Professor George Foster Receives One of Australia’s Highest Honors
Management professor George Foster awarded for outstanding service and contributions to Australia.
![George Foster | Madeline Ellerm](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_grid/public/photo-ann-foster-george.jpg.webp?itok=jEo4ZsAC)