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November 14, 2025
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Take a Trip Through 100 Years of Stanford GSB History

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September 30, 2025
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September 29, 2025
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For 100 years, we’ve been dedicated to the things that haven’t happened yet, and the people who are about to dream them up. Join us in commemorating our Centennial in 2025.

100 Years of Innovation

Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century

Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov

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Alexa Samaniego PhD ’27
I want to figure out what makes people seem authentic. It sounds like such a simple question, but no one fully knows.

Alexa Samaniego

PhD ’27
Richard Galanti MBA ’82
I’ve been through every phase, from private to medium-sized, to public, to large, and larger, and larger.

Richard Galanti

MBA ’82
Sadegh Shirani PhD ’26
The way I think about real-world problems ties back to how good or bad decisions cause good or bad outcomes.

Sadegh Shirani

PhD ’26
Nasir Ali Seed Transformation Program ’22
Right now, sport is a luxury in India. We want to make it a necessity.

Nasir Ali

Seed Transformation Program ’22
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November 14, 2025
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Take a Trip Through 100 Years of Stanford GSB History

The milestones, moments, and memories that defined our first century
November 14, 2025
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The Nobel Winners of Stanford GSB

Over the past century, six Stanford GSB professors have been awarded the Nobel Prize. Here’s a look at who they are — and why they won.
November 12, 2025
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Stanford GSB Deepens Its Commitment to AI

Located in the tech center of Silicon Valley, the school is enhancing its offerings of courses, research, and programming centered around artificial intelligence.
November 11, 2025
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A Memorable Day of Celebration for Stanford GSB’s Centennial

Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future with our community
November 04, 2025
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Stanford GSB’s Search Fund Conference Focuses on CEOs

Operational success stories and AI were highlights at this year’s event
October 28, 2025
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“Everyone That I Work with Strives for Something Great”

Meet some of the dedicated staff who exemplify the spirit of Stanford GSB.
October 09, 2025
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Shining a Spotlight on Alumni Catalysts

Showcasing alumni who have helped create a legacy of impact
October 09, 2025
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Stanford GSB Students and Grads by the Numbers

Stats and charts provide a glimpse of students and alums over the years.
October 06, 2025
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Things That Would Not Exist Without Stanford GSB Alums

Air Jordans, “The Bachelor,” Jell-O Jigglers, and 60 other inventions, products, and breakthroughs made possible by our grads
October 03, 2025
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Mara Steiu, MBA ’25: Empowering the Special Education Ecosystem

Building an AI-powered platform to help students of all abilities reach their full potential
October 02, 2025
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Pioneers of Stanford GSB

Profiles and untold stories of Stanford GSB community members who blazed trails and broke barriers on campus and beyond
September 29, 2025
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“There Was a Revolution Here”: 100 Years of Business Education

How Stanford GSB’s MBA program kept perfecting the best way to teach future business leaders — in just two years.
September 25, 2025
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A Gathering to Celebrate Stanford GSB’s Legacy of Scholarship

The Faculty Celebration of Scholarship marked a century of innovation, breakthrough knowledge, and teaching excellence.
September 24, 2025
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The Unforgettably Challenging Course MBAs Line up to Take

Decades of students have learned about emotional intelligence in this fabled Stanford GSB course.
September 23, 2025
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Five Stanford GSB Students Named 2026 Siebel Scholars

Scholars are recognized for their academic excellence and leadership qualities.
September 17, 2025
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A Century of Impact

In this Centennial podcast episode, Stanford GSB faculty reflect on the ideas, values, and community that have defined the school.
September 16, 2025
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Then and Now

To picture how the GSB has changed (and stayed the same), we recreated some classic campus shots — with a modern twist.
September 15, 2025
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Class Nopes: Six Fictional Stanford GSB Grads

A soap opera heartthrob, a Silicon Valley dealmaker, and other fantasy MBAs
September 15, 2025
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James C. “Jim” Van Horne, a Pillar of Stanford GSB, Dies at Age 90

A legacy of knowledge, mentorship, and inspiration
September 11, 2025
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Stanford GSB’s PhD Alumni by the Numbers

Since 1931, more than 1,100 people have earned doctoral degrees at Stanford GSB.
September 10, 2025
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Introducing the “GSB at 100” Podcast

A new podcast series features faculty, alumni, students, and staff reflecting on what makes Stanford GSB special.
September 09, 2025
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Circling Back on 70 Years of Impactful Buzzwords

A deep dive into the business buzzwords that have popped up at Stanford GSB
September 02, 2025
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We Asked Our Community What Makes Stanford GSB Stand Out

Faculty and alumni contemplate the past, present, and future of the business school.
August 19, 2025
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Back to Class: Investment Management and Entrepreneurial Finance

Jack McDonald created a master class on investing that’s still paying dividends nearly 60 years later.