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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 22, 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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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
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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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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.
June 13, 2025
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Students Recognize Outstanding Faculty with 2025 Teaching Awards
Four Stanford GSB faculty members in MBA, MSx, and PhD programs were honored
June 11, 2025
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Inventive, Impactful, and AI-Driven: Students Showcase Bold Ideas at Demo Day 2025
Stanford graduate students present ventures that utilize technology and creativity to address real-world problems.
June 02, 2025
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Center for Social Innovation Honors Students Planning Impact Careers
Five Stanford Impact Leader award winners take on social and environmental issues.
May 28, 2025
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Joseph Kao, MS ’24: Making the Electrical Grid More Sustainable
His startup produces AI-informed sensors that extend lifetime and maximize resiliency for aging power infrastructure systems
May 28, 2025
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Meghan Wood, MBA/MS ’23: Solar Energy That’s Accessible to All
Creating affordable modular systems that are easy to install, helping low-to-middle households take control of their power and reduce their electricity bills.
May 28, 2025
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Stanford Empowers Graduates to Change the World with Impact Founder Awards
A breadth of projects targeting social and environmental challenges
May 02, 2025
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A Byte-Sized History of Technology at Stanford GSB
Nine decades of upgrades, from punch cards to PCs and vacuum tubes to GPUs
May 02, 2025
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Hard Lesson: Trust Your Gut and Take the Shot
How coach Kate Paye, JD/MBA ’03, made the career pivot that would bring her back to Stanford.
May 02, 2025
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Maker: La Boulangerie/Shaw Bakers
Fine French baked goods in the freezer section? Mais oui.
May 02, 2025
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When Speakers Talk, Stanford GSB Listens
Memorable quotes from some of the many guests who have spoken on campus over the years.
May 01, 2025
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Office Artifact: Matteo Maggiori’s Banknote Collection
“The history of currency is the history of the rise and fall of geopolitical powers.”
April 29, 2025
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Saamra Mekuria-Grillo, MBA ’09: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“I truly can’t imagine what my life would be like without these fellow travelers.”
April 24, 2025
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Back to Class: Global Business, Religion, and National Culture
A world tour of the spiritual undercurrents beneath the global economy
April 16, 2025
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Catalyst: Making It Easier to Give — and Receive — a Helping Hand
By connecting people in need with generous strangers, GoFundMe has transformed online giving.
March 05, 2025
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Jamie Dimon Talks About Regulation, Remote Work, and What Keeps Him Up at Night
The JPMorgan CEO returned to Stanford GSB for a wide-ranging discussion on banking crises, AI, and why he believes employees should be back in the office.
March 05, 2025
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With Stanford Service Corps, Students Design Solutions From the Ground Up
During a campus immersion program, students practice their problem-solving skills before working with communities around the world.
February 12, 2025
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Akshata Murty, MBA ’06, and Rishi Sunak, MBA ’06, Will Give Commencement Address
The couple will address graduates in the school’s centennial year.
February 06, 2025
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Anthony Rangel, MBA ’24: Harnessing Data to Support Healthy Household Finances
Partnerships with financial institutions will enable Stanford Impact Founder Fellow to reach millions of low- to moderate-income Americans
January 28, 2025
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Stanford GSB Plans Year-Long Centennial Celebration
Activities include events marking scholarly and historical accomplishments
January 16, 2025
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Charlotte Weiner, MBA ’24: Opening the Door to Billions in Unclaimed Public Benefits
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is building digital tools to make it easy for low-income Americans to access safety-net benefits