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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.
10 of Our Top Stories from the Stanford GSB Centennial
Relive the past year of celebration to mark the business school's first century.
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February 13, 2026
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Joel Peterson, Former Chairman of JetBlue and Beloved Teacher-Mentor, Dies at Age 78
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February 10, 2026
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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
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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.
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
Big Ideas from Stanford GSB Faculty
Just a few of the influential findings and enduring discoveries made by Stanford GSB researchers
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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.
Alumni
Shining a Spotlight on Alumni Catalysts
Showcasing alumni who have helped create a legacy of impact
Students
The Unforgettably Challenging Course MBAs Line up to Take
Decades of students have learned about emotional intelligence in this fabled Stanford GSB course.
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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.
August 19, 2025
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Together Again
From social groups to venture funds, Stanford GSB alumni have continued their bonds far beyond graduation.
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 12, 2025
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Stanford LEAD Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The online program extends the Stanford GSB experience to promising leaders, helping them keep pace with a changing world.
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 16, 2025
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Get to Know Stanford GSB Dean Sarah A. Soule
Professor Soule reflects on her professional journey, her research on leadership, and becoming dean during the school’s Centennial year.
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.