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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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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.
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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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June 21, 2017
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Advice to Class of 2017: “Life is a Team Sport”
Stanford Graduate School of Business alumna Penny Pritzker and Dean Levin send graduates off to launch careers of meaning and impact.
June 06, 2017
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Ben Liu, MBA ’07, and Aya Nakajima, MBA ’07: Finding Tough Love and True Love in B-School
The struggles to meet leaders’ standards and speak teammates’ language pay off. So do study trips.
June 02, 2017
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From Conflict to Connection: Stanford Students Step Outside Their Comfort Zone
In the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, a workshop series was launched to help students move beyond political conflict.
June 01, 2017
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Meet Stanford GSB’s New Admissions Director
Kirsten Moss shares her thoughts on leadership, how to pick the best applicants, and the future of business school admissions.
May 24, 2017
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Stanford GSB Recognizes Student Leaders Committed to Social Change
Next generation of social innovators honored with Stanford Impact Leader Fellowship.
May 22, 2017
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2017 Arbuckle Award Honors John Donahoe, MBA ’86
The recent award dinner also celebrated the generosity of fellowship donors whose gifts financially support Stanford GSB students.
May 15, 2017
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West Africa Visit Yields New Perspectives for Stanford GSB Professors
Participants get an on-the-ground view of businesses and the impact of the Stanford Seed Transformation Program during a 2017 faculty study trip.
May 11, 2017
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Students Honor Three Faculty Members With 2017 Teaching Awards
In three separate ceremonies this spring, students in the MBA, MSx, and PhD programs lauded Professors Charles Lee, Mary Barth, and Adina Sterling, respectively.
May 09, 2017
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Stanford Seed Celebrates Five Years of Success, Announces Expansion to India
More than 500 business leaders have participated in a program designed to support greater economic prosperity through leadership and innovation training.
April 12, 2017
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Alleviating Childhood Malnutrition in India
Researchers collaborate with the Indian government to provide children with fortified rice in an effort to reduce alarming rates of anemia and malnutrition.
April 12, 2017
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Lessons From the Factory Floor
Can teaching better management skills improve the lives of workers?
April 06, 2017
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Alleviating Poverty in Africa and Indonesia Through Sustainable Palm Oil Production
Helping guide transformation of the global palm oil sector by developing strategies to sustain industry growth while enhancing rural incomes, alleviating poverty, and reducing tropical deforestation.
March 22, 2017
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Kirsten Moss Named New Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid
Moss, an MBA admissions veteran, will advance the Stanford Graduate School of Business’ mission as it connects with the next generation of business leaders.
February 27, 2017
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David Kreps: Master of Economic Modeling
A recent two-day symposium celebrated the depth and breadth of impact by faculty member David Kreps in choice theory, finance, game theory, economics.
February 22, 2017
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Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Address 2017 Stanford GSB Graduates
Pritzker, MBA/JD ’85, will deliver the 2017 graduation address at Stanford GSB on June 17.
January 26, 2017
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State of Latino Entrepreneurship Conference: Encouraging Signs of Growth Despite Scaling Challenges
Rupert Murdoch notes positive impact of Latino-owned businesses at Jan. 18 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Event
January 25, 2017
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At Stanford MBA Future Leaders Program, Potential Students from Diverse Backgrounds Get a Preview of Business School
Applications for the August 2017 program now open. Apply by Wednesday, March 1 2017, 5pm PST.
January 09, 2017
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The Elevator Pitch
Inside Stanford GSB’s ambitious venture to lift people out of poverty.
December 20, 2016
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Stanford Ignite Celebrates 10 Years
About 125 past participants of Stanford Ignite lit up the Stanford GSB campus at Alumni Weekend.
December 15, 2016
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Venturing Into New Territory at a Tech Company in Ghana
Stanford Seed intern Musila Munuve makes a lasting impact by tackling big projects at a mobile technology company.
December 05, 2016
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Stanford GSB Impact Fund’s First Investment Focuses on Personalized Medicine
A hands-on learning opportunity for students to manage a fund focused on social and environmental impact, Stanford GSB Impact Fund has made its first investment.
November 16, 2016
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All-Time High Salaries for Stanford MBA Class of 2016
The 2016 Employment Report points to a strong market for Stanford MBA graduates and salaries that surpassed last year’s all-time high.
November 09, 2016
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Two Stanford MBAs Join Ranks of Stanford GSB Social Innovation Fellows
Rajan Patel and Ronnie Washington have been named 2016 Social Innovation Fellows, joining a select group of emerging social entrepreneurs who have received grants since 2009.
November 02, 2016
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2016 John Bates Clark Medalist Among New Faculty at Stanford GSB
This fall, the Stanford Graduate School of Business welcomed six new professors — including the 2016 winner of the prestigious John Bates Clark award, Yuliy Sannikov — and 11 lecturers.