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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.
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Relive the past year of celebration to mark the business school's first century.
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April 28, 2026
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Stanford GSB Leads MBA Programs In AI Course Offerings, With Darden & Wharton Close Behind
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April 22, 2026
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Stanford GSB Dean Sarah Soule On AI, Leadership & Why Human Skills Matter More Than Ever
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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
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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.
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March 01, 2014
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Khalid Al Ameri, MBA ’14: Do What’s True to Your Heart
Knowing what matters helps guide people during tough times.
February 26, 2014
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Stanford Offers New Online Course: Innovating Through Value Chains
Course is 11th in a series of courses for the online Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate.
February 13, 2014
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Stanford's New Online Course: Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Course teaches best practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and allows participants to test their own startup ideas.
February 01, 2014
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Saul Carlin, MBA ’14: Test Hypotheses About Life
When they apply business concepts while braving the imperfect, people can use failures to move forward.
January 08, 2014
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New Online Course: Negotiation and How to Get (More of) What You Want
Course is part of the online Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate.
December 03, 2013
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ACT Project Kickoff – Just Add Loose Lumber and Duct Tape!
Each ACT team would assemble a stool out of spare lumber and duct tape, testing the rickety furniture on one of their own teammates.
September 27, 2013
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New Online Course on Financing Innovation: Valuing Projects and Firms
Eighth course makes possible completion of online Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
September 17, 2013
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Stanford to Offer Joint Computer Science MS/MBA Degree Program
Stanford will offer the joint degree program for the first time in 2014-15, bringing together studies in technology and business.
September 10, 2013
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Stanford Offers Free Webinar on Startups Featuring NovoEd CEO
Webinar marks one year since launch of the online Stanford Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
September 09, 2013
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First Stanford Ignite—Polytechnique Innovation Program Starts in Paris
Stanford GSB launches its first Europe-based Stanford Ignite program with an inaugural class of participants from six countries.
August 19, 2013
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Stanford Ignite Program Starts in India
Program delivers business innovation learning beyond the Stanford campus to global participants for the first time, with plans for Europe and China.
July 31, 2013
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Stanford Program Teaches Innovators Business and Leadership Skills
Participants in Stanford Ignite learn how to move their innovative ideas forward.
July 17, 2013
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Benje Williams, MBA ’13: Teaching Skills to Break the Cycle of Poverty in Pakistan
Conferring personal and professional polish with quality training, the 2013 Social Innovation Fellow’s Amal Academy gets students ready for careers.
June 10, 2013
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New Course for Online Certificate Program: Power of Stories
Free June 14 webinar with venture capitalist David Hornik and Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Jennifer Aaker.
April 26, 2013
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eBay CEO John Donahoe to Speak at 2013 Stanford GSB Graduation
eBay Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer John Donahoe, will address graduates during Stanford GSB's ceremony on Saturday, June 15, 2013.
March 27, 2013
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Stanford Launches Building Business Models Online Course
Course is part of online Stanford Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Free April 2 webinar with Stanford GSB professor Haim Mendelson.
February 20, 2013
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Water World
Leading a social innovation study trip lands Robyn Beavers, MBA '10, in a new industry.
February 19, 2013
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Stanford Launches New Online Course: Scaling Excellence for Innovation
Free webinar with VC John Lilly and Stanford GSB professor Hayagreeva Rao previews class for online Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
February 04, 2013
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First Off-Campus Stanford Ignite Program Offered in India
Stanford GSB's first off-campus Stanford Ignite nine-week certificate program in innovation will be offered in August in Bangalore, India.
February 01, 2013
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Alumna Supports Stanford GSB’s Vision for Change Through Annual Giving
With Pam Brewster’s help, the MBA Class of 1987 raised over $8 million and set a new participation record of 87% for their 25th reunion campaign.
October 01, 2012
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2013 Siebel Scholars Chosen
Five MBA students selected for academic achievement and demonstrated leadership.
June 17, 2012
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John Morgridge Addresses 2012 Graduates During Diploma Ceremony
Former Cisco CEO distills his eight decades of life experience into what he called his “Rules for the Long Road.”
June 16, 2012
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Remarks by Dean Garth Saloner
The following is a transcript of the commencement address given by Garth Saloner.
June 04, 2012
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2012 Distinguished Faculty Service Awards Honor Teaching Excellence
Stanford GSB students recognize Dirk Jenter, Charles Lee, and Jeremy Bulow for their passionate teaching of challenging subjects.