School Updates

October 30, 2026

From External Relations

There’s nothing quite like the start of a new quarter, when campus fills with familiar faces and new ones alike. This fall, it felt even more alive. Reunions brought so many of you home, and on All Alumni Day it was a joy to see classmates from across the decades hugging hello, picking up conversations right where they left off, and settling in to learn together again.

If you couldn’t be with us — or if a session resonated with you and you’d love to revisit it — the Reunion video recordings are waiting for you.

Keep in touch
Moved, changed jobs, or have new contact information? Make sure classmates and fellow GSBers can find you. Update your alumni directory listing.

Stories of Impact

GSB’s Centennial Class Achieves Monumental Milestone

The Stanford MBA Class of 2026 reached 100% Class Gift participation, the highest in over 15 years. Chair Jake Chasan, MBA ’26, and classmates share the gratitude, unity, and last-minute calls behind it.

New Speaker Series Brings Leading Investors to Stanford GSB

Bringing Leading Investors to Stanford GSB

A new speaker series, made possible with support from TA, gives students candid conversations and real-world perspectives on the decisions, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s investment landscape.

Maker: Grüns

Chad Janis, MBA ’24, is on a mission to make nutrition bearable.

Alumni Catalysts Corner

This section highlights Alumni Catalysts — GSB alumni nominated by their peers and recognized by the GSB Alumni Association for inspiring stories and meaningful impact. Each month, we will spotlight up to six of the 100 alumni who are changing lives, organizations, and the world. Help us celebrate the Alumni Catalysts you know and share their stories across your social platforms.

Alex Jones, MBA ’20

Searching to grow his own faith, alumnus launches app that fills a need for millions of others, bridging the gap between prayer and technology.

Alexandra Charters Zubko, MBA ’05

To mark her 20th class reunion, alumna co-creates 50 Cups of Coffee podcast, inviting other classmates to share their life and work experiences.

David B. Montgomery, ’60, MBA ’62, MS ’64, PhD ’66

Marketing science pioneer dedicated to bridging research and practice shaped generations of leaders at Stanford and beyond.

Greg A. Tucker, MBA ’86

Customer experience expert is a cornerstone of Dallas GSB community, lending business knowledge to local nonprofits through Alumni Consulting Team.

Jessica Mennella, MBA ’00

Retail consultant, perfumer, and educator cultivates connection and community, using her expertise to empower women leaders.

José Buganza, MSx ’11

Energy market expert revolutionizes Mexico’s power sector and champions animal welfare, making a profound impact on the economy and environment.

See All Alumni Catalysts

Alumni Town Square

Upcoming Events

“Majority Opinions and an Out-of-Step Supreme Court,” Professor Neil Malhotra

Wednesday, November 11 | 9:00-9:55 a.m. Pacific Time

Neil Malhotra, the Edith M. Cornell Professor of Political Economy at the GSB, will speak on key insights from his latest book, Majority Opinions and reveal how the Supreme Courts' choices have profoundly affected influence, legitimacy, and national policy by examining how it has navigated a polarized political environment.

“Ctrl+Alt+Doubt: Decoding Conspiracy Talk,” Professor Huggy Rao

Tuesday, December 8 | 9:00-10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

Conspiracy theories are as old as society – but have never spread so fast than in this age of social media, where waves of conspiratorial storytelling can reshape how people interpret events, assign blame, and mobilize action. Based on teachings from his new book Ctrl+Alt+Doubt, Huggy Rao, the Atholl McBean Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, will offer a new way to understand why conspiracy theories grow and persist.

In the News

Digiday

Welcome to Creator University: Inside the Colleges Building Creator Economy Programs

With a 110-person waitlist, Stanford GSB’s new creator economy course is drawing attention. Lecturer Matt Abrahams shares how students are exploring this rapidly evolving business landscape.

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