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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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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.
Joice Toyota, MBA/MEd ’15, founder of Vetor Brasil
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 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.
A plaque that reads: In gratitude to the Stanford Alumni Consulting Team - Sean Bandarkar, John Carlson, Win Derman, Deirdre Noris, Linda Schuck, Bob Stevens, Fred Thieman - March, 2015
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
July 01, 2015
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Global Fellows Export Leadership

A new program attracts global MBA candidates.
Jeff Skoll and Kudzi Chikumbu
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.
Three SEED participants in Botswana smile for the camera
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 13, 2015
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Three Faculty Members Recognized by Students for Outstanding Teaching

Annual teaching awards honor exemplary contributions and student impact.
Jonathan Levav, associate professor of marketing
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.
Tara Fela-Durotoye
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 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.
woman engaging in design thinking
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
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.
Monument to Change, art at Stanford GSB
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.
Faculty Director Yossi Feinberg teaching in Stanford Ignite-Beijing's Enhanced Classroom | Stanford GSB
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 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.
Stanford Ignite-Santiago faculty director Jonathan Levav | Stanford GSB
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