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April 02, 2026
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Laurene Powell Jobs, MBA ’91, to Give 2026 Graduation Address

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April 20, 2026
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The Great Hesitation

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March 15, 2026
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Most Disruptive MBA Startups of 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. In 2025, we celebrated our Centennial through stories and events.

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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Sabrina Yuan MS ’16
I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about the application of AI in industrial systems.

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Aditya Kaddu MBA ’17
My goal is that my career path always enables me to create real, positive impact on others.

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Bernardo Precht MSx Class of 2026
Stanford opens doors that you didn’t even imagine existed.

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I saw this huge opportunity in the entertainment industry in Asia

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April 02, 2026
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Laurene Powell Jobs, MBA ’91, to Give 2026 Graduation Address

An entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who focuses on impactful, meaningful change
March 20, 2026
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Maker: Poncho

While fishing for the perfect shirt, Clay Spencer, MBA ’11, created his company to outfit outdoorsmen.
March 16, 2026
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Mike Canady Joins Stanford GSB as Chief Operating and Financial Officer

A thoughtful leader, Canady brings decades of experience to his new role
February 19, 2026
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Lessons in Leadership at the 2025 Executive Challenge

This year’s winning team shares their strategies, lessons, and top takeaways.
February 13, 2026
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Joel Peterson, Former Chairman of JetBlue and Beloved Teacher-Mentor, Dies at Age 78

Sowing the seeds of principled leadership and entrepreneurship for generations of students and alumni
February 04, 2026
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Scholars Discuss the Promises and Challenges of Decentralized Governance

At a Hoover Institution conference, Stanford GSB professors explored the governance of American universities and decentralized autonomous organizations.
December 19, 2025
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Charles Bonini, a Guiding Hand for Stanford GSB’s Executive Education and MBA Programs, Dies at 91

The longtime Stanford GSB educator, known for Bonini’s Paradox, helped guide the school into the computer age.
December 10, 2025
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Stanford GSB and the School of Engineering: A Shared Century of Innovation

100 years on, each school retains the pioneer mindset that changed the way the professions were taught.
December 09, 2025
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Quantifying Stanford GSB’s Founder Effect

A new report from Stanford’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies offers a detailed picture of alumni entrepreneurs.
December 03, 2025
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10 of Our Top Stories from the Stanford GSB Centennial

Relive the past year of celebration to mark the business school's first century.
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 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
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.
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 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
August 12, 2025
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Hands-On Learning

In Stanford GSB’s early days, the top industry for alums centered around the factory floor.
August 07, 2025
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Flocking Around Art

This statue has had a bird’s-eye view of over half a century of Stanford GSB history.
August 07, 2025
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Office Artifact: George G.C. Parker’s 1977 GSB Yearbook Cover

A yearbook cover sparks memories for this Stanford GSB finance professor
June 19, 2025
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Stanford GSB Celebrates Another Class of “Pioneers” During Its Centennial Year

Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, both MBA ’06, addressed the Class of 2025 at this year’s commencement ceremony
June 13, 2025
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From Ambiguity to Nuance: Ethics in Practice

At the second annual Kreps Symposium, scholars gathered to explore how academic institutions can best prepare future leaders for the moral complexity of our times.