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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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March 27, 2026
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John Roberts, an Economist Who Transformed the Study of Organizations, Dies at 80
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February 22, 2026
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The Fundraising Tactic AI Startups Are Using to Juice Valuations
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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
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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June 20, 2018
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A Lasting Tribute to Jack McDonald
Alumni and friends of Jack McDonald gather for the official renaming celebration of the life and legacy of the GSB’s beloved professor of 50 years.
June 20, 2018
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Rethinking Corporations and Capitalism
With the Corporations and Society Initiative, Anat R. Admati hopes to make Stanford GSB a better citizen of the world.
June 20, 2018
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Stanford Venture Studio Demo Day
Students from across campus pitched their startup at Stanford Venture Studio’s Demo Day.
June 17, 2018
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Carlos Brito to Class of 2018: What Would the World Miss if You Did Not Exist?
Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO and Stanford alumnus advised graduates to seek a higher motivation.
June 15, 2018
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Students Present 2018 Teaching Awards to Three Esteemed Faculty Members
Students in the MBA, PhD, and MSx programs honored Professors Amit Seru, Peter Reiss, and Anne Beyer, respectively, for their teaching and service.
May 23, 2018
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Stanford GSB Recognizes Students Committed to Social Innovation
The next generation of social innovators were honored with the Miller Social Change Leadership Award and Social Innovation Fellowships.
May 02, 2018
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Professor Darrell Duffie Awarded Amundi Pioneer Prize
The Journal of Finance has bestowed first prize honors on the paper “Benchmarks in Search Markets.”
May 02, 2018
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Professor Hau Lee wins Case Centre Award
Prize awarded in the case method community’s annual ‘Oscars’.
May 01, 2018
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The Twin Revolutions in Social Science
Stanford GSB faculty are taking advantage of two massive changes in the science of how we behave, Dean Levin explains.
April 26, 2018
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New Awards Recognize Academic Achievement of Graduating Sloan Fellows
Two new awards recognize outstanding academic achievement by Sloan Fellows in the Stanford MSx Program.
April 23, 2018
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Community in Conversation: The Business of Politics
Two first-time political candidates talk about applying the lessons they learned at Stanford GSB.
April 17, 2018
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Dave Whorton, MBA ’97, Goes Against the Grain to Invest in “Evergreen” Companies
A venture capitalist changes course after one crucial conversation.
April 16, 2018
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Professor David Kreps Honored With the 2018 Nemmers Prize in Economics
Northwestern University announces Kreps as the winner of the 2018 Erwin Plein Prize in Economics based on his work in game theory, decision theory, and finance.
April 06, 2018
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Katherine August-deWilde, MBA ’75: A Leadership Checklist
Understanding what a strong leader needs.
April 04, 2018
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Young Scholar Award Inaugurated in Honor of Marketing Professor V. “Seenu” Srinivasan
The new award will reward young scholars working on quantitative methodologies of interest to academics and practitioners of marketing.
March 19, 2018
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Chief Kindness Officers?
Students explore how self-awareness, self-care, and self-understanding can help them become better leaders.
March 07, 2018
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Behind the Scenes at Stanford GSB’s Executive Challenge
Get an exclusive MBA student’s-eye view as a mentor guides her squad through this intense one-day test of leadership skills.
March 06, 2018
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Take a Virtual Tour of Stanford GSB
Visit the Knight Management Center on a busy Wednesday.
March 02, 2018
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Nicole Alvino, MBA ’04: Creating the Company of Her Dreams
Turned off by corporate fraud, she discovered the tools to start a venture born of passion, where she could set the tone.
February 28, 2018
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Stanford GSB Launches a New Immersive Online Executive Education Certificate on Personal Leadership
Stanford LEAD: Personal Leadership Certificate joins the existing LEAD certificate on corporate innovation, now in its third year.
February 27, 2018
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From the Dean: Staying Ahead in the Digital Age
“Effective leaders in the digital age will need to be mindful of the social consequences of technology.”
February 27, 2018
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Global Brewer CEO Carlos Brito to Deliver 2018 Commencement Address at Stanford’s Business School
The chief executive of one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies and Stanford MBA alum will address the graduating Class of 2018.
February 20, 2018
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Stanford GSB Launches New Executive Education Program to Help Senior Leaders Harness Big Data in Their Organizations
Big Data, Strategic Decisions: Analysis to Action will empower senior-level executives to use data analytics to improve decisions and gain a competitive advantage.
February 16, 2018
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Meet the Stanford GSB Alumni and the PhD Candidate Who Made Forbes’ New 30 Under 30 Lists
These professionals are shaking things up in healthcare, energy, finance, and social entrepreneurship.