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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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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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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 07, 2024
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Thinking Allowed: Promoting Free Speech in the Classroom
In a moment of polarization and protest, Stanford GSB is working to ensure open discussion and respectful disagreement.
October 03, 2024
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A Century of Stanford GSB Deans
As the school gets ready for its 100th birthday, a look back at the leaders who shaped it.
October 02, 2024
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Hard Lesson: A Journey Story Takes an Unexpected Plot Twist
Losing an election taught Brian C. Johnson, MBA/JD ’04, how to rewrite the tale he’d been telling himself.
September 27, 2024
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Back to Class: Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World
How to navigate bad publicity, corrupt governments — and the water cup of shame.
September 27, 2024
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Office Artifact: Annamaria Lusardi’s Photo with Ben Bernanke
A cold email to the head of the Fed proves a smart investment.
September 26, 2024
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Stanford Launches Initiative for Financial Decision-Making
A bold new program will combine education, research, and technology to build the future of personal finance.
August 01, 2024
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A Conversation with Interim Dean Peter DeMarzo
Professor DeMarzo talks about his tenure at Stanford GSB, what makes the school special, and his hopes for its future.
July 09, 2024
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Stanford Impact Founder Awards Fuel Graduates’ High-Impact Ventures
Projects seek to address social and environmental challenges
June 27, 2024
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Four Stanford GSB Faculty Members Win Teaching Awards
Students recognize instructors in MSx, MBA, and PhD programs
June 10, 2024
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Stanford’s Inaugural Business, Government, and Society Forum Explores the Changing Role of Leadership
Stanford GSB hosts a wide-ranging forum on responsible leadership in a polarized world.
June 07, 2024
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Fellowship Program Celebrates 15 Years of Promoting Social Innovation
Stanford Impact Founder Fellows reflect on social and environmental ventures
May 16, 2024
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Interim GSB Dean Named as Search Process Begins
Professor Peter DeMarzo will serve as interim dean beginning August 1, when Dean Jonathan Levin becomes Stanford’s president.
May 09, 2024
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Stanford GSB Professor Neil Malhotra Named Carnegie Fellow
Award will fund continuing research on political polarization
April 26, 2024
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Maker: United Record Pressing
On the record with Mark Michaels, head of North America’s biggest maker of vinyl LPs.
April 25, 2024
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Phil Knight Honored with Uncommon Citizen Award
A dedicated philanthropist and Stanford GSB alum, Knight has provided game-changing support for schools and initiatives across campus.
April 23, 2024
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Catalyst: Too Many Students Are Missing School. This Company Hopes to Fix That.
For EveryDay Labs, success is making sure students show up for class.
April 23, 2024
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Hard Lesson: A Friend’s Insight Changed My Life
An overdue diagnosis helped Ronan McGovern, MS ’96, understand himself — and his purpose.
April 23, 2024
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Office Artifact: Chenzi Xu’s Civil War Bond Advertisement
An old leaflet shows how Americans were sold on lending Uncle Sam much-needed cash.
April 22, 2024
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Back to Class: Pathfinder
A new program opens Stanford GSB to undergraduates for the first time.
April 15, 2024
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Erin Nixon Joins Stanford GSB as Assistant Dean of Admissions
Nixon brings “rare combination of talents” and broad international experience.
April 04, 2024
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Stanford Alum, Business School Dean Jonathan Levin Named Stanford President
Jonathan Levin has been appointed the 13th president of Stanford University.
March 25, 2024
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Stanford GSB Professor Jennifer Aaker Wins 2024 Converse Award
Annual award honors exceptional scholarship in the field of marketing
February 12, 2024
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New Executive Education Program Focuses on Empowering Chief Sustainability Officers
A new program from Stanford GSB and Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is designed to help CSOs become more effective leaders.
January 18, 2024
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What the Science Says: New Podcast Highlights Research Findings
If/Then aims to help business leaders address modern problems