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Around the GSB | January 2026

Jan 29, 2026, 1:13 AMstanford
Happy New Year.
 

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Happy New Year! We hope 2026 is off to a great start. We look forward to connecting with you via email and at in-person and online events all over the world. Sign up now to stay connected!

As you plan for the year ahead, we’re sharing tips for working smarter and for having more productive conversations.

A quick reminder: the Round 3 deadline is 7 April 2026. Learn more about the application process on the Stanford GSB website.
11 Stories to Help You Work Smarter

There’s more to work than just grinding. Check out these stories for fresh ideas about communication, leadership, and strategy, as well as practical tips for being more memorable, respected, and creative in the workplace.

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The Next Century of Business Leadership Begins Here

The final podcast episode of GSB at 100 captures the sounds of Stanford GSB's Centennial Day, considers how far we’ve come, and looks ahead to the future.

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Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening

Five lessons in five minutes: Professor Christian Wheeler shares how to have more productive conversations.

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Researchers Build A Virtual World to Run Experiments Over and Over

A social network with 20,000 AI-driven users simulates real human behavior — to a point. Still, this virtual environment could help researchers broadly test the effectiveness of different interventions.

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How Fast Fashion Stays Fresh — and Adapts to U.S. Tariffs 

New import duties caused “ultra-fresh” fashion companies to pivot and led to less consumer waste.

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Kevin Chau, MBA ’26

“The interdisciplinary nature of the program makes me feel empowered to make change in the world.”
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Upcoming Events 

Meet an MBA Alum

31 January | 8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Tokyo Standard Time | Online

The MBA + Master’s Tour North America
5 February | 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. PT | Online


First Fridays with GSB Admissions: Student Engagement and Inclusion
6 February | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. PT | Online

The MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight: STEM Degrees
19 February | 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. South Africa Time | Online


MBA Information Session
24 February | 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. PT | Online

MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight: Women in Business
26 February | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. India Standard Time | Online

That’s all for now.

Whether you’d like to move up in your chosen field or change paths completely, the education you receive at Stanford GSB will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and long-term vision that lead to innovation and growth.

Our students and alumni don’t all fit one mold, and we don’t expect candidates to either. We hope you’ll consider applying in an upcoming round and look forward to learning more about your story. The Round 3 application deadline is 7 April 2026.

Remember, you can create a MyStanfordGSB.Info account to gain access to additional content — including tips and recommended resources.

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