2011 Report to Investors: Celebrating Milestones

View the school's annual report for key accomplishments during past year driven by the exceptional generosity of our alumni and friends. Highlights include a financial summary, reunion and class giving, progress toward campaign priorities, and our honor roll of donors and volunteers.

The Stanford Challenge: Seeking Solutions, Educating Leaders

With thanks to 15,456 donors and 1,915 volunteers, the business school was able to achieve its ambitious vision as part of The Stanford Challenge. See more highlights on the impact of the university-wide campaign at the GSB.

Launching Multidisciplinary Collaborations

A new multidisciplinary institute housed at the GSB, the Stanford Institute on Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED) will stimulate, develop, and disseminate research and innovations that enable entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders to alleviate poverty in developing economies. The institute was established with a gift from key founding donors.

Laying the Foundation for the Future: Knight Management Center

The GSB christened its new home with a formal dedication ceremony in Spring 2011. Designed to support the curriculum, deepen multidisciplinary partnerships, and leverage the school’s intimate scale and collaborative culture, the Knight Management Center was made possible by many generous alumni and friends who contributed to its construction.

Fostering Faculty Excellence

At the GSB our faculty members are inspiring teachers who motivate and challenge students in the classroom as well as dedicated researchers that bring new ideas about management to the world. Hear about their experiences in their own words in this video gallery.