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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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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.
 Jason Mayden, Sloan ’11
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.
Mary Barra
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.
A computer links to many health care issues.| iStock/Varijanta
August 25, 2015
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‘Aulani Wilhelm, MS ’14: Raising a Glass to More Clean Water, Less Plastic Waste

Born in Hawai‘i, with strong ties to the ocean, the 2014 Social Innovation Fellow sees a host of advantages to Island Water’s local processing plans.
‘Aulani Wilhelm, MS ’14, founder of Island Water
August 11, 2015
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Gary Mao, MBA ’15: B2B Income-Boosters for Craftspeople in India

Mao, a 2015 Social Innovation Fellow, explains his TOTO Express venture.
Gary Mao, MBA ’15, Founder of TOTO Express
August 01, 2015
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Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Revises its Outreach Strategy to Overcome Funding Cuts

Anticipating a major donor’s funding would end soon, BARTC turned to Stanford ACT to revise its marketing plan.
A mountain biker smiles as she rides down a hill.
July 31, 2015
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Stanford Ignite Invites Applications for Bangalore Program January to March 2016

Applications due by 29 September 2015. Partial scholarships available.
Stanford Ignite – Bangalore participants
July 17, 2015
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Heejae Lim, MBA ’15: Texting to Engage Schoolchildren’s Parents

Lim, a 2015 Social Innovation Fellow, explains her TalkingPoints venture.
Heejae Lim, MBA ’15, founder of TalkingPoints
July 16, 2015
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Gayatri Datar, MBA ’14: A Down-to-Earth Route to Healthier Floors in Rwanda

A 2014 Social Innovation Fellow launches EarthEnable to reduce illness — and bolster spirits — by replacing dirt with affordable local materials.
July 07, 2015
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Jim Van Horne Teaching the Core Once Again

Legendary professor emeritus returns to teach core finance course.
Jim VanHorne with students
June 17, 2015
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Tom Steyer Encourages 2015 Stanford GSB Graduates to “Be Open”

Annual diploma ceremony celebrates graduates degrees, certificates and awards.
Tom Steyer, MBA ’83
June 01, 2015
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Seed Guides Nigerian Software Company to $100 Million Plan

SystemSpecs aims to expand across African continent.
DeRemi Atanda
April 17, 2015
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Beyond the Basics: Finance and Society Elective Teaches Students to Think About Broader Implications

New elective course encourages students to think about the broader implications of finance.
MBA students in class
April 01, 2015
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Introducing the Updated Stanford GSB Alumni Site

The redesigned site makes it easier for alumni to stay connected, share passions, and use the school’s career and recruiting services.
New Alumni Website
February 05, 2015
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New Stanford Program for School District Leaders

A new program by the graduate schools of education and business develops entrepreneurial leadership skills of superintendents.
Professor Susanna Loeb, co-director of the Executive Program for Education Leaders
January 27, 2015
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First Stanford Ignite Innovation Program to Launch in Brazil

Part-time program for nonbusiness technical professionals will be hosted at Microsoft in São Paulo.
Sáo Paulo skyline | iStock
January 01, 2015
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Stanford Buck/Cardinal Club Reviews Its Brand and Marketing Strategy

As they sought to increase their membership base, especially among younger donors, the club wondered if their name was meaningful to potential donors.
Stanford women's basketball team with cheering crowd behind them
November 24, 2014
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Stanford Ignite Program Information Session to Be Offered in New York December 3, 2014

Part-time program in innovation and entrepreneurship will launch in New York for the first time in March 2015.
Yossi Feinberg with an Ignite class. | Stanford GSB
October 29, 2014
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First Stanford Ignite Innovation Program to be Offered in New York

Part-time program for technical professionals, entrepreneurs, and STEM graduate students will start in 2015 in midtown Manhattan.
Stanford Ignite students in a highly-immersive classroom. | Helen Chang/Stanford GSB
October 27, 2014
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Stanford Offers New Dual International Policy Studies/MBA Program

New program allows students to pursue an MBA and an MA in International Policy Studies in three academic years, instead of four.
A female student speaking in class.
October 13, 2014
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Learn About Stocks and Bonds Investing in Free Online Course

Self-paced course taught by Stanford GSB finance expert Josh Rauh focuses on how to make smart decisions as an investor.
Stanford GSB Finance Professor Joshua Rauh | Stanford/Steve Castillo