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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.

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Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century

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May 05, 2016
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Stanford Business Program Takes Root in East Africa

Stanford Seed, which enables business owners to lead their regions to greater prosperity, launches in Kenya.
Two men consulting at an African country's construction site.
April 29, 2016
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Dean Emeritus Robert Joss Receives Australia’s Highest Honor

In an April 15 ceremony, Stanford GSB Dean Emeritus Robert Joss, Sloan ’66, Stanford MBA ’67, PhD ’70, was honored with Australia’s equivalent of knighthood.
Dean Emeritus Robert Joss and his wife Betty.
April 07, 2016
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2016 Arbuckle Award Honoree Laura Esserman Has Been “Changed for Good”

Since 1968, Stanford GSB has recognized lifelong achievement in management, leadership, and community service with the Ernest C. Arbuckle Award.
2016 Arbuckle Award Honoree Laura Esserman Has Been “Changed for Good”
April 07, 2016
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New Stanford Executive Program Focuses on Building Competitive Advantage Through Non-Market Forces

Business doesn’t operate in a vacuum; it’s buffeted by the unpredictable winds of government, the media, and countless other influential groups.
Two executive education participants discuss their course outside.
April 06, 2016
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Learning Top-Level Lessons at a Transaction-Processing Firm in Ghana

Stanford Seed intern Ronnie Washington learns what it really means to be an entrepreneur while helping a Ghana-based company grow.
Ronnie Washington was awarded $110,000 as a Stanford Social Innovation Fellow to build his social enterprise,
March 25, 2016
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20th Annual Latino Leadership Banquet Celebrates GSB Diversity, Influence

Event honored Fran Maier, MBA ’89, and highlighted recent research on Latino entrepreneurship.
Fran Maier, MBA '89 | Stacy Geiken
March 21, 2016
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Inaugural Future Leaders Program to Give Diverse College Students a Taste of MBA Experience

The first Stanford MBA Future Leaders Program will convene at Stanford Graduate School of Business, August 11-14, 2016.
Artwork on Stanford GSB campus
March 15, 2016
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Black Business Students Association, Alumni Celebrate Empowerment at Annual Gala

Annual gala unites student group and Black alumni chapter to celebrate diversity, impact of students and alumni.
Daryn Dodson accepts award from Kathryn Leary, MBA ’77. | Stacy Geiken
March 04, 2016
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Dean Emeritus Arjay Miller Celebrates 100 Years

On March 4, 2016, Stanford GSB marked the 100th birthday of the dean who created the nation’s first Public Management Program.
Arjay Miller with student at graduation
March 02, 2016
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Stanford Ignite Innovation Program Powers up for Third Year in China

Silicon Valley program returns to Beijing, Sept. 2 to Nov. 13, 2016, at Stanford Center at Peking University in collaboration with Z Park.
Stanford Ignite–Beijing participants​
February 22, 2016
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Advanced Leadership Program for Asian-American Executives Reinvigorates Japanese Executive’s Legacy

One recent participant in a Stanford Executive Education program discovered that changing the world begins with educating himself.
L to R: Hom, Gee, Kazunori Yamada, Tetsuya Yamada, Yuzo Yamada, Reiko Emmi-Elkins
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 10, 2016
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Rebranded Student Club Aims to Include New Cultures; Broaden Membership Base

Former Asian Society, now Asia Business Student Association, welcomes new faces, direction with inaugural gala.
Fireside chat with Omid Scheybani,MBA '16, and Dennis Yang, MBA '02. | Stacy Geiken
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
January 07, 2016
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Stanford Introduces Executive Program for LGBT Leaders

The only program of its kind to be offered by a leading business school, Stanford LGBT Executive Leadership Program addresses the gap in LGBT leadership in the C-Suite.
Change wall at Stanford GSB
November 18, 2015
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Salaries Up Among Stanford MBA Class of 2015

The 2015 Employment Report points to bright prospects and all-time high salaries for the Stanford MBA Class of 2015.
world cloud for current employment report
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
October 12, 2015
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Stanford Ignite Program Returns to New York City

The program begins in Spring 2016; an information session is scheduled for Oct. 20, 2015.
October 06, 2015
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Stanford GSB Welcomes New Faculty to Enrich, Broaden its Educational Experience

New faculty and lecturers offer unique perspectives and experience to augment program offerings.
Stanford GSB Welcomes New Faculty to Enrich, Broaden its Educational Experience
October 02, 2015
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100th Graduate Completes Online Stanford Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate

Trade marketing manager for the Middle East and Africa is 100th person to earn the certificate for the Stanford Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Francisco Santolo making a delivery
September 23, 2015
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Five MBA Students Designated 2016 Siebel Scholars

The five join an elite group of the brightest students at the world’s leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science.
2015 Stanford GSB Siebel Scholars