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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
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov
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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
Community Spotlights
Faculty
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 11, 2021
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Stanford Economist Guido Imbens Wins Nobel in Economic Sciences
Guido W. Imbens shares the Nobel Prize for his contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.
October 07, 2021
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Maker: Harry’s Razors
Andy Katz-Mayfield, MBA ’11, liked these German razor blades so much, he bought the factory.
October 07, 2021
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Susan Athey Named President of American Economic Association
Stanford scholar Caroline Hoxby selected as vice president.
October 05, 2021
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Peer to Peer: How Candidates from Nontraditional Backgrounds Can Break Through
Madhu Yalamarthi, MBA ’19, offers advice to other first-generation grads with audacious goals.
October 04, 2021
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MBAs Answer the Question, “What Does Hispanic Heritage Month Mean to You?”
Members of Hispanic Student Business Association offer thoughts, insights this month.
September 29, 2021
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Meet the MBA Class of 2023: One Class, 426 Stories
Get to know Stanford GSB’s new MBA class by the numbers.
September 29, 2021
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Stanford GSB Dean, Computer Science Professor to Advise Biden
Jonathan Levin and William Dally to join White House panel on science and technology.
September 28, 2021
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Peter Georgescu, MBA ’63: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“I owed this country and I wanted to pay it back in whatever role my future would hold.”
September 24, 2021
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MBA Students Honored as 2022 Siebel Scholars
The five Siebel Scholars were selected for their academic excellence and leadership qualities.
September 10, 2021
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Office Artifact: Christian Wheeler’s Bronze Desktop Sculpture
A one-of-a-kind gift evokes lessons learned at an eclectic bookstore.
September 03, 2021
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Back to Class: The Paths to Power
The basic lessons of this perennially popular class are simple. Putting them into practice is not.
August 27, 2021
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Shawon Jackson, MBA ’21: Schools Should Teach Young People How to Advance Social Justice
Through his nonprofit, Vocal Justice, this Social Innovation Fellow hopes to reach a rising and transformational generation of Black and Brown youth.
August 26, 2021
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Effects, Lessons of Pandemic Focus of Symposium Series Featuring Distinguished Speakers
The Stanford School of Medicine and Stanford GSB will convene experts in health care, business, and government to discuss the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 25, 2021
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Meet the MSx Class of 2022: Diverse Leaders Pursuing Growth and Opportunity
A closer look at the MSx students on campus.
July 28, 2021
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Identity, Activism, and Perseverance: Reflections on LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Members of GSB Pride share who inspires them and why.
July 13, 2021
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Teaching Through a Pandemic: Students Recognize Two Faculty Members for Their Efforts
Students in the MBA and PhD programs honored Rebecca Lester and Anne Beyer, respectively, for their outstanding teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 23, 2021
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Alumni Offer Graduation Tips on Laughter, Love, and Life after Stanford GSB
Personal lessons that emphasize a different kind of bottom line.
June 23, 2021
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The Class of 2021, Facing Their Futures with Optimism, “Radical Hope,” and the Promise of “Yet”
Graduating students leave with a unique, shared experience that has prepared them to be leaders that the world needs.
May 28, 2021
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Throwing One Stone: An Interview with Dave Lu
The cofounder of Stand With Asian Americans discusses how business leaders can support the AAPI community at this moment.
May 27, 2021
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Knight Management Center Marks 10-Year Anniversary
The state-of-the-art complex, designed for “structured serendipity,” prepares to open — again.
May 26, 2021
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Students Use Social Innovation to Solve Global Problems, Drive Change
Twenty-one students receive social innovation awards for their work on pressing issues.
May 20, 2021
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“I Can’t Help but Feel Inspired:” Reflections on AAPI Heritage Month
Members of the Stanford GSB Asian Business Student Association share what being Asian means to them.
May 13, 2021
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Adina Sterling: “The Real Opposite of Inclusion Isn’t Exclusion — It’s Conformity”
Stanford professor talks about her career path — from designing products to building more diverse workplaces.
April 15, 2021
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Women’s History Month: “For All the Women Who Have Paved the Way”
Members of Stanford GSB’s Women in Management share their thoughts.