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100 years on, each school retains the pioneer mindset that changed the way the professions were taught.
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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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September 08, 2015
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Joice Toyota, MBA/MAEd ’15: New Leaders for Brazil’s Public Sector
Toyota, a 2015 Social Innovation Fellow, explains her Vetor Brasil venture.
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.
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.
August 03, 2015
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A Pioneering Senior Services Organization Needs Help Envisioning a Future
Peninsula Volunteers, Inc (PVI) asked ACT to help them develop a viable business plan for their Little House Senior Activity Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
July 01, 2015
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Global Fellows Export Leadership
A new program attracts global MBA candidates.
June 23, 2015
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Seed Awards $2.7 Million to 33 Research Projects in 23 Countries Around the World
The institute announces its 2014-15 Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies awards (I-Awards) and Global Development and Poverty Initiative (GDP) research awards.
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.
June 13, 2015
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Three Faculty Members Recognized by Students for Outstanding Teaching
Annual teaching awards honor exemplary contributions and student impact.
June 01, 2015
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How Stanford Seed Helped One Woman Scale an Idea and Create Thousands of Jobs
Nigerian cosmetics firm created incentives and strategic performance system to expand business globally.
June 01, 2015
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Seed Guides Nigerian Software Company to $100 Million Plan
SystemSpecs aims to expand across African continent.
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.
April 09, 2015
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Stanford GSB to Launch First ‘Go to Market’ Program for Entrepreneurs in México City
Information session for innovators with ready-to-launch business ideas will be held May 27.
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.
March 27, 2015
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Philanthropist and Advanced Energy Advocate Tom Steyer to Address Stanford GSB Graduates
Alumni couple have demonstrated commitment to finding solutions to looming energy challenges.
February 06, 2015
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Stanford Ignite Innovation Program Resumes for Second Year in China
Program for technical professionals returns to Stanford Center at Peking University in collaboration with Z-Park.
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.
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.
January 23, 2015
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Stanford Ignite – Santiago Program Returns to Chile in August 2015
Applications to part-time innovation program for nonbusiness technical professionals, scientists and entrepreneurs accepted until May 4.
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.