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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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November 01, 2016
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A Driver of Innovation, Stanford’s Flagship Executive Program Innovates Itself

A leading program to train executives to drive change in their organizations, Stanford’s flagship SEP itself underwent changes this year.
Students confer at a whiteboard | Elena Zhukova
October 31, 2016
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Helping a Nigerian Beauty Company Bloom Internationally

Stanford Seed Intern Michelle Gatonye gains invaluable experience as she delivers an expansion strategy for House of Tara.
A group of seed interns
October 24, 2016
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Ronnie Washington, MBA ’16: New Financial Platform Onward Is a Saving Grace for America’s Working Poor

The 2016 Social Innovation Fellow helps people set aside paycheck money and access credit, affording them emergency funds and a sense of control.
Ronnie Washington, MBA ’16 and Rajan Patel, MBA ’16
September 28, 2016
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New Highland Hall Offers Integrated Living and Learning Environment for all First-Year MBA Students

The opening of Highland Hall this fall enables the Stanford Graduate School of Business to offer nearly all first-year MBA students desiring to live on campus a place to call home.
External view of Highland Hall looking toward Serra St. | | Elena Zhukova
September 27, 2016
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Five MBA Students Named 2017 Siebel Scholars

Five highly accomplished MBA students are this year’s Siebel Scholars at Stanford GSB.
2017 Siebel Scholars, from left to right: David Zhang, Katherine Archibald, Federico Mossa, Carolyn Kooi, and Sebastian Serra Wright
September 27, 2016
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Stanford GSB Introduces MBA Fellowship for Midwesterners

Financial support to be awarded for up to three students committed to generating economic development in regions of the U.S. underrepresented in the MBA program.
Students walk on campus | Elena Zhukova
September 12, 2016
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Key Goals for Next Generation of Leaders: Sustainability and Intergenerational Well-Being

Stanford Earth and Graduate School of Business collaborate on new executive program to help young leaders build a sustainable future.
Stanford Earth Dean Pamela Matson speaking | Steve Castillo
August 25, 2016
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Introducing the New Program Finder and Executive Education Website

This redesigned site makes it easy to discover and connect with Stanford Graduate School of Business programs.
New Executive Education site on desktop, tablet, and smartphone | Kerri Augenstein
August 24, 2016
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Solving Problems for a Nigerian Health Care Company

Stanford Seed Intern Mai Tran’s talents and adaptability are put to the test as she develops a plan to introduce peritoneal dialysis to Nigeria.
Stanford Seed intern Mai Tran with the ADCEM employees
August 16, 2016
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An Interview With the New Stanford GSB Dean

Jonathan Levin talks auction theory, business education, and dinner-table economics.
Dean Jonathan Levin | Toni Bird
July 01, 2016
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Facilities Projects Manager Barbara Firpo Celebrates 50 Years at Stanford GSB

Of the nine deans who have led Stanford Graduate School of Business, Barbara Firpo has worked with all but two of them.
Barbara Firpo with Dean Garth Saloner at the January 21, 2016 celebration of her 50 years of service.
June 30, 2016
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Mary Barra: What Every B-School Graduate Should Know

The CEO of General Motors shares leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.
Mary Barra | Saul Bromberger
June 13, 2016
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Barra Tells Class of 2016 to be Flexible in the Path to Success

“As one who has traveled some distance on that road, I can tell you that what you’ve learned here is just the beginning of what you’ll need for success.”
Mary Barra | Saul Bromberger
June 09, 2016
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Ciiru Prepares to Transform

Meet Ciiru Waweru, incoming Seed Transformation Program participant and founder of Funkidz, a Kenyan company that creates children’s furniture.
Ciiru Waweru, founder and owner of Funkidz designs
June 09, 2016
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Reflections from East Africa

Following the launch of Stanford Seed East Africa, participants, staff and faculty share their thoughts and impressions.
Streets in East Africa
June 02, 2016
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Meet the New Dean of Stanford GSB

Jonathan Levin will become dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business in September.
Jonathan Levin
June 01, 2016
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2016 Teaching Awards Celebrate Three Professors Excited to Help Their Students Learn

Accounting professors Elizabeth Blankespoor and Ed deHaan, and Marketing Professor Harikesh Nair have been recognized by students for exceptional teaching.
Elizabeth Blankespoor | David Peck
May 27, 2016
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From Virtual to Reality, Online LEAD Program Exceeded Expectations

As the Stanford LEAD Certificate: Corporate Innovation program enters its second year, it is challenging assumptions about the limitations of online education.
LEAD participant Cecilia Hultén (right) and her virtual teammates Ramesh Manga and Ann Farley finally met for the first time in the real world at a three-day gathering in April.
May 23, 2016
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Jonathan Levin Named Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business

The former chair of the Stanford Department of Economics and a renowned expert in the field of industrial organization will be the tenth dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Dean Designate Johnathan Levin
May 23, 2016
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Military Service Appreciation Dinner Recognizes Timothy P. Sullivan, MBA ’89 for Service and Leadership

Annual dinner honors military service and recognizes contributions of key alums, faculty, and students.
Tim Sullivan, MBA ’89 | Stacy Geiken
May 20, 2016
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Good Leaders Embrace Their Imperfections

Stanford GSB Voices: Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16
Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16
May 16, 2016
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Professor Edward Lazear Honored with 2016 Davis Award

Lazear is the 15th recipient of the Robert T. Davis Faculty Award for a lifetime of achievement and service to Stanford GSB.
Professor Edward Lazear
May 15, 2016
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Leveraging Engineering Expertise at an Agriculture-Processing Plant in Nigeria

Stanford Seed intern and electrical engineer Amal El-Ghazaly lends her talents to the company’s most immediate needs and learns a real-life lesson.
Amal El-Ghazaly with fellow Psaltry workers.
May 12, 2016
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CEO Hopes for Big Impact

Dinesh Tembhekar, managing director of Lean Energy Solutions, shares his hopes as he prepares to join the inaugural cohort of the Seed Transformation Program in East Africa.
Dinesh Tembhekar, MD of Lean Energy Solutions