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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

Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov

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Olga Maslikhova MS ’20
What I’m most proud of is creating a number of leadership examples for the new generation of entrepreneurs.

Olga Maslikhova

MS ’20
Joey Feffer PhD ’27
The way the people at Stanford GSB approach economic theory, it’s a very unique perspective. There’s no place like it.

Joey Feffer

PhD ’27
Sam McColgan MBA ’26
Stanford GSB has surpassed expectations on every front. I feel substantially better equipped to build my investment firm.

Sam McColgan

MBA ’26
Olivia Okoli MD/MBA ’26
I realized that to have the most impact, you need top-notch leadership skills.

Olivia Okoli

MD/MBA ’26
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October 15, 2008
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Honoring One of a Kind: The George G.C. Parker Professorship

George G.C. Parker, the Dean Witter Distinguished Professor of Finance, Emeritus, is the inspiration for a number of colleagues, friends and former students to establish an endowed chair in his honor.
George G. C. Parker
October 15, 2008
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The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Sparks Bright Ideas

Bruce Dunlevie, MBA ’84, and Mark Jung, MBA ’87, and his wife, Karen recently made generous gifts in support of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Stanford GSB.
Entrepreneurship Conference 2008
October 15, 2008
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Volunteering at the GSB is a Family Tradition

Noel Fenton, MBA ’63, and his daughter, Wendy McAdam, MBA ’97, both volunteer their time on the Business School Fund Council.
Noel Fenton, MBA ’63, and his daughter, Wendy McAdam, MBA ’97
September 01, 2008
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The Class of 2010 Settles In

Members of the newest class hail from 52 countries, held jobs at 244 organizations, and boast a combined 1,462 years' work experience.
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
June 14, 2008
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Business School Honors “Amazing Class” of 2008

At commencement, Dean Joss expressed appreciation for the “record-smashing” MBA class gift of more than $1.2 million, pledged by 96% of the class.
June 01, 2008
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Class Project Takes Wing with Proposal for a Colombian Airline

Four Sloan classmates are embarking on a nontraditional career path: launching a no-frills airline in Colombia
June 01, 2008
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MBA Class of 2008 Gift Shatters Record: $1.2 Million

At graduation, the MBA Class of 2008’s record-breaking $1.2 million gift to the business school exceeded previous records both in terms of dollars raised and classmates participating.
May 15, 2008
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CEMEX CEO Lorenzo Zambrano Honored for Excellence in Leadership

The Stanford GSB Alumni Association recognized Zambrano (MBA '68) for his role in transforming Mexico-based CEMEX into a global powerhouse.
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
April 15, 2008
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Alumni and Friends Help Build a Better GSB: The Knight Management Center

Richard Rainwater, MBA ’68, made a $50 million commitment to the school’s new campus if Stanford GSB can raise an additional $50 million by June 2008.
Artist's rendering of the Knight Management Center's main entrance along Serra Street.
April 15, 2008
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Connecting Through Volunteerism

Robin Reynolds, MBA ’01, has been a non-stop volunteer in many roles within the Stanford GSB community.
Robin Reynolds, MBA ’01
April 15, 2008
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Endowed Faculty Position for Social Innovation

Susan Ford Dorsey endowed the Susan Ford Dorsey Faculty Fellow/Scholar Award. The first holder of the award is James M. Patell.
Susan Ford Dorsey established a faculty fund to support work in social innovation.
April 15, 2008
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Environmental and Business Innovation Go Hand In Hand

Gene Sykes, MBA ’84, Bill Patterson, MBA ’89, and Joe Gleberman, MBA ’82, pooled their resources to establish a seed fund for the school’s various environmental activities.
Emma Wendt
April 15, 2008
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Investing in Faculty: the Moghadam Family Professorship

Christina, BA ’78, and Hamid Moghadam, MBA ’80, established the Moghadam Family Professorship in Stanford GSB, adding their names to an honor roll of donors.
Christina, BA ’78, and Hamid Moghadam, MBA ’80
April 15, 2008
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Investors in Social Innovation Leverage Matching Funds

John Morgridge, MBA ’57, and his wife, Tashia, made a $5 million gift to the Center for Social Innovation (CSI) at Stanford GSB.
Jane Chen, MBA ’08
April 15, 2008
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Service-minded Alumnus Sets Shining Example

Ralph Thrane, MBA ’58, made a five-year pledge toward increased annual support, a charitable gift annuity, and a bequest to the school. He then recruited and led a team to reach out to his classmates.
Ralph Thrane, MBA ’58
April 01, 2008
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With 75 Years of Experience, The Library Looks Ahead

The first official GSB library didn’t formally open until 1933; it was tightly wedged into a portion of Jordan Hall that doubled as a classroom.
January 01, 2008
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Demand for Green Buildings Grows at Stanford

Stanford’s green building initiatives were outlined during a January 2008 conference on sustainability cosponsored by the Stanford GSB Alumni Association.
October 15, 2007
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Alumni Team Goes to Africa

Cynthia Dai, MBA ’93, shares her experience leading a Stanford ACT project to help Uganda Rural Development and Training develop a sustainable funding model.
A group of Ugandan farmers gather for a training class.
October 01, 2007
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Alumni Association Awards Honor Volunteers, Faculty

The association awarded alumni for outstanding service during reunion weekend events.
September 01, 2007
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Sloan Graduates Take the Road Less Traveled

Alumni reflect on uncommon paths they took to and from the Stanford program and how it transformed the way they viewed business and the world.
July 15, 2007
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Classmates Establish Fund to Support and Inspire International Students

In honor of their 25th reunion, Sacha Lainovic and Yasunori Kaneko jointly established a $1 million fellowship to support international students and inspire them to give back.
Lainovic-Kaneko
July 15, 2007
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Generations of a Stanford GSB Family Envision the New Campus

John G. McCoy, MBA ’37, and John B. McCoy, MBA ’67, committed $4 million toward the McCoy Family GSB Building Fund to support the school’s efforts to construct new state-of-the-art facilities.
July 15, 2007
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Honoring a Legend: Collaboration at Work

Douglas Burgum and Robert Kagle, both MBA ’80, were inspired by their 25th reunion to honor Chuck Holloway and create The Charles A. Holloway Professorship.
Douglas Burgum and Robert Kagle
July 15, 2007
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Instilling a Global Perspective in Students

Roger Deromedi, MBA ’77, and his family recently established endowed and expendable funds to support the Center for Global Business and the Economy (CGBE).
Roger Deromedi, MBA ’77