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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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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
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov
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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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October 10, 2017
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Making Social Innovation Competitive for Business Students
SMIF fellowships support students who look to use their management skills for social good.
October 10, 2017
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The MBA Class of 2019
Learn about our newest 417 MBA students, by the numbers.
October 06, 2017
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Breaking Down Academic Silos: Stanford GSB Launches Corporations and Society Interdisciplinary Visitors Program
What do an adman and an investigative reporter have to teach us about corporations and society? Visiting experts challenge assumptions.
October 04, 2017
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Women’s Circles Support Stanford GSB Alumnae Through the Arc of Their Lives
The first Women’s Circles Leadership Summit celebrates and educates alumnae who share their personal and professional experiences across generations.
September 28, 2017
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Humor: Serious Business
Gentry Magazine learns how Stanford Professor Jennifer Aaker and Lecturer Naomi Bagdonas, MBA ’15 are bringing humor to the classroom and business world.
September 28, 2017
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Professor Emeritus William F. Miller, Dies at 91
A scholar of Silicon Valley, who shared his knowledge of entrepreneurship throughout the world, was one of the early contributors to the application of computation in math, science, and business.
September 25, 2017
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A Global Study Trip Leader Discovers Her Homeland’s Unique Attitude Toward Business
For Eiko Nakano, MBA ’17, leading a study trip meant seeing her country — from its business perspective to its culture — through outsiders’ eyes.
September 20, 2017
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Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne Joins Stanford's Hoover Institution and Graduate School of Business
The former British lawmaker will specialize in international politics and the global economy during his time at Stanford.
September 19, 2017
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New Faculty and Electives Enrich Student Experience
The return of the school year welcomes new tenure-line faculty and lecturers, plus new electives to broaden the student experience.
September 13, 2017
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A Word from the Coauthor about a Recent Peer-Reviewed Study
The paper warns that AI can detect sexual orientation from facial images. From Michal Kosinski, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Stanford GSB.
September 06, 2017
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Dean Levin’s Statement on Federal Administration’s Plans for DACA
Levin and Stanford University leaders oppose the federal administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
August 30, 2017
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“The Only Time You Must Not Fail is the Last Time You Try”
Nike’s Philip Knight, MBA ’62, talks with Stanford GSB Dean Jonathan Levin and alumni at an intimate Q&A.
August 22, 2017
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Journalists Get the Inside Scoop on Program for LGBTQ Executives
Silicon Valley Business Journal visits Stanford GSB as participants examine how professional leadership and personal identity intersect.
August 22, 2017
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Message to Stanford GSB Students After Charlottesville
Dean Jonathan Levin shares his reflections with the Stanford GSB campus community following the recent violent events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
August 17, 2017
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Stanford GSB Launches Two Educational Opportunities to Empower Youth and Entrepreneurs in Southern Africa
Silicon Valley-based university continues to expand global program offerings with new partnership with De Beers Group.
August 10, 2017
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Ivan Gallego, SIGM ’17: Improving Lives Through Education
A student who got a second chance wants to give others the same opportunity.
August 07, 2017
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Taking a Deep Dive Into the Future
Two new committees study long-range shifts in faculty research and management education.
August 04, 2017
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Stanford GSB Announces Inaugural Recipients of Its Stanford USA MBA Fellowship
The fellowship recipients were selected for their commitment to supporting development and revitalization in the Midwest region, and will receive up to two years of tuition.
August 03, 2017
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Jenna Nicholas, MBA ’17: Investing the Effort to Understand Marginalized Communities’ Funding Needs
Impact Experience, the 2017 Social Innovation Fellow’s latest venture, uses the power of local knowledge to help plan effective, caring partnerships.
August 01, 2017
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Social Innovation Fellow Creates Jobs App for People With Low Literacy
Muhammad Mustafa, MS ’17, will use icons and audio to help illiterate workers communicate, Forbes reports.
June 29, 2017
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2017 Student Banquets Celebrate Diversity
From February through May, five student-led gala events celebrate the diverse communities that enrich the school experience.
June 29, 2017
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Muhammad Mustafa, MS ’17: An On-Ramp for Pakistan’s Illiterate Workers
Armed with an education, this 2017 Social Innovation Fellow gives less-fortunate compatriots the tools to find jobs online and leave poverty behind.
June 28, 2017
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Stanford GSB Names Darius Teter as New Executive Director of Stanford Seed
Teter joins Stanford Seed with over 20 years of experience in international development, economic growth, and humanitarian program management.
June 23, 2017
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Stanford ACT Celebrates 30 Years of Pro Bono Impact
Hundreds of Stanford MBA volunteers donate more than $3 million of consulting value annually.