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Huang and Khanna: Global Talent, Smart Rules, and Reindustrialization Can Keep the U.S. Ahead in AI

NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Congressman Ro Khanna met at Stanford to discuss U.S. AI leadership and requirements for continued success.

Investor Summit Launches New Era for Investing at Stanford GSB

Daylong event brought together investors from around the world for connection, community, and learning.

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May 19, 2026

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AI Courses Fuel Surge in Fast-Track Executive Education at Elite Schools

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May 15, 2026

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US Debt Load Could Undercut Warsh's Plan to Shrink Fed Balance Sheet

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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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Invested with Purpose: Insights from Stanford GSB Investors

Alumni investors talk about their journeys, measuring impact, and what it takes to succeed.

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Spurring Startup Success: Celebrating Thirty Years of CES

Since 1996, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has offered valuable learning experiences, serving as an important source of talent for the startup ecosystem.

Celebrating Our Centennial

Celebrating 100 years of community through connecting, learning, and coming together.

Community Spotlights

Faculty

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.

Alumni

Maker: Poncho

While fishing for the perfect shirt, Clay Spencer, MBA ’11, created his company to outfit outdoorsmen.

Students

Lessons in Leadership at the 2025 Executive Challenge

This year’s winning team shares their strategies, lessons, and top takeaways.

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August 25, 2016

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Introducing the New Program Finder and Executive Education Website

This redesigned site makes it easy to discover and connect with Stanford Graduate School of Business programs.

New Executive Education site on desktop, tablet, and smartphone | Kerri Augenstein

August 24, 2016

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Solving Problems for a Nigerian Health Care Company

Stanford Seed Intern Mai Tran’s talents and adaptability are put to the test as she develops a plan to introduce peritoneal dialysis to Nigeria.

Stanford Seed intern Mai Tran with the ADCEM employees

August 16, 2016

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An Interview With the New Stanford GSB Dean

Jonathan Levin talks auction theory, business education, and dinner-table economics.

July 01, 2016

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Facilities Projects Manager Barbara Firpo Celebrates 50 Years at Stanford GSB

Of the nine deans who have led Stanford Graduate School of Business, Barbara Firpo has worked with all but two of them.

Barbara Firpo with Dean Garth Saloner at the January 21, 2016 celebration of her 50 years of service.

June 30, 2016

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Mary Barra: What Every B-School Graduate Should Know

The CEO of General Motors shares leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.

June 09, 2016

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Reflections from East Africa

Following the launch of Stanford Seed East Africa, participants, staff and faculty share their thoughts and impressions.

June 02, 2016

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Meet the New Dean of Stanford GSB

Jonathan Levin will become dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business in September.

May 23, 2016

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Military Service Appreciation Dinner Recognizes Timothy P. Sullivan, MBA ’89 for Service and Leadership

Annual dinner honors military service and recognizes contributions of key alums, faculty, and students.

May 20, 2016

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Good Leaders Embrace Their Imperfections

Stanford GSB Voices: Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16

May 12, 2016

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CEO Hopes for Big Impact

Dinesh Tembhekar, managing director of Lean Energy Solutions, shares his hopes as he prepares to join the inaugural cohort of the Seed Transformation Program in East Africa.

Dinesh Tembhekar, MD of Lean Energy Solutions

April 07, 2016

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2016 Arbuckle Award Honoree Laura Esserman Has Been “Changed for Good”

Since 1968, Stanford GSB has recognized lifelong achievement in management, leadership, and community service with the Ernest C. Arbuckle Award.

March 04, 2016

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Dean Emeritus Arjay Miller Celebrates 100 Years

On March 4, 2016, Stanford GSB marked the 100th birthday of the dean who created the nation’s first Public Management Program.

February 16, 2016

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Economics Professor Robert Wilson Honored With the BBVA Foundation 2016 Frontiers of Knowledge Award

His research on market design, pricing, negotiation, and related topics concerning industrial organization and information economics broke new ground.

Robert Wilson | Nancy Rothstein Photography

February 11, 2016

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Jason Mayden, MS ’11: Scoring Victories With Nike’s Jordan Brand and With Stanford

After fulfilling a childhood dream, a designer learns about vulnerability, confidence, and professional growth once he decides to run with the fast pack.

February 08, 2016

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2015–16 Electives Balance Academic Rigor with Real-World Relevance

More than 150 unique elective courses offered this year; offerings continually refreshed with new perspectives, lecturers, and ideas.

Students working on projects in the CoLab |Tim Griffith Photography

February 01, 2016

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General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra to Address 2016 Stanford GSB Graduates

Stanford GSB Alum to return for annual ceremony to honor graduates.

November 02, 2015

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Don Ritchey, Sloan ’64: Leaving Behind Academia, Delivering an Academic Legacy

A student takes the fruits of his ‘best year ever’ back to the workplace, but he, and his family, can’t stay away from Stanford.

Don Ritchey, Sharon Ritchey (Don's wife), and their granddaughters

October 30, 2015

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Stanford Introduces New Executive Program For Health Care Leaders Seeking to Reinvent Patient Care

The Innovative Health Care Leader: From Design Thinking to Personal Leadership Executive Program is a groundbreaking academic partnership between Stanford’s schools of business and medicine.