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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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December 04, 2014
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First Stanford Ignite Innovation Program Will Launch in London

Faculty will beam into Canary Wharf for part-time program in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Stanford GSB faculty via high-definition video conference for Stanford Ignite. | Helen Chang/Stanford GSB
November 24, 2014
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Stanford Ignite Program Information Session to Be Offered in New York December 3, 2014

Part-time program in innovation and entrepreneurship will launch in New York for the first time in March 2015.
Yossi Feinberg with an Ignite class. | Stanford GSB
November 05, 2014
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Stanford Graduate School of Business Creates New Online Executive Learning Experience

Innovative certificate program brings Stanford’s exceptional on-campus teaching elements to interactive, collaborative online experience.
Professor DeMarzo with LEAD certificate participants
October 29, 2014
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First Stanford Ignite Innovation Program to be Offered in New York

Part-time program for technical professionals, entrepreneurs, and STEM graduate students will start in 2015 in midtown Manhattan.
Stanford Ignite students in a highly-immersive classroom. | Helen Chang/Stanford GSB
October 27, 2014
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Stanford Offers New Dual International Policy Studies/MBA Program

New program allows students to pursue an MBA and an MA in International Policy Studies in three academic years, instead of four.
A female student speaking in class.
October 13, 2014
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Learn About Stocks and Bonds Investing in Free Online Course

Self-paced course taught by Stanford GSB finance expert Josh Rauh focuses on how to make smart decisions as an investor.
Stanford GSB Finance Professor Joshua Rauh | Stanford/Steve Castillo
October 07, 2014
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Five MBA Students Designated 2015 Siebel Scholars

The five join an elite group of the brightest students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, and bioengineering.
Javier Ortega del Rio, Kelly Alverson, Sagar Sanghvi, Elizabeth Bird, and Peter Nurnberg
September 09, 2014
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New Faculty Combine Academic Rigor and Real-World Experience

Stanford GSB welcomes seven tenure-line faculty and 17 lecturers from a range of disciplines who will infuse the school’s curriculum with fresh perspectives.
September 03, 2014
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Stanford Ignite Program Returns to Bangalore in Spring 2015

Applications are due by October 7, 2014 for Stanford Ignite-Bangalore. Financial assistance is available for exceptional, self-sponsored applicants with need.
participants in the Stanford Ignite – Bangalore program
August 19, 2014
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Learn to Grow Your Business “Without Screwing Up” in Free Online Course

Stanford scaling experts Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton teach what it takes to create, spread, and sustain excellence as a venture expands and matures.
July 01, 2014
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Stanford Launches New Online Strategy Driven Innovation Course

Twelfth course completes offerings for online Stanford Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Free webinar available July 15.
June 30, 2014
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Corporate Gifts Bring Global Perspective to Stanford GSB

The U.S.-Japan Council and Reliance Industries support students from Japan and India through business school fellowships.
Tomodachi Initiative
June 18, 2014
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$4.6 Million Awarded for Research to Help Alleviate Poverty

Global Development and Poverty Initiative money builds on 22 awards funded by Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies.
Children lining up for food. Credit: Reuters/Romeo Ranoco
June 16, 2014
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The Courage to Pursue Your Calling

Stanford GSB alumnus Phil Knight and Dean Garth Saloner urge 2014 graduates to follow their dreams.
June 13, 2014
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Stephanie Peng, MBA ’14: Finding Connections in the Momentous and the Mundane

Looking for community in matters big and small brings fulfillment on and off campus.
Stephanie Peng, MBA ’14 | ToniBird Photography
June 10, 2014
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Ross Jensen, MBA ’14: To Experience Joy, Get Beyond Serving Yourself

A teacher finds that doing for others in ways both big and small can make the difference between frustration and fulfillment.
Ross Jensen, MBA ’14 | ToniBird Photography
June 08, 2014
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Carlos A. Sanchez-Martinez, PhD ’17: Refusing to Fall Into Mediocrity

At Stanford GSB, a student finds professors and peers who help him reach beyond his limits.
Carlos A. Sanchez-Martinez, PhD ’17 | ToniBird Photography
June 04, 2014
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Stanford to Offer Joint Electrical Engineering MS/MBA Degree Program

Joint degree expands multidisciplinary education.
June 02, 2014
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Three Stanford GSB Faculty Honored by Their Students

Students cited faculty members for their dedication and skill at teaching.
Garth Saloner speaking at faculty award event
May 17, 2014
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Bella Rozenkrants, PhD ’15: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry

Acting as an interpreter between those who conduct research and those who use it can help uncover solutions that are already out there.
Bella Rozenkrants, PhD ’15 | ToniBird Photography
April 26, 2014
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Eric Tsytsylin, MBA ’14: Building a Legacy Outside the Spotlight

The Arbuckle Leadership Fellow and recent Stanford alumnus shares how his experience transformed his perspective on success — and his purpose.
Eric Tstsylin, MBA ’14 | Toni Bird
April 26, 2014
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Peter Varellas, MBA ’14: Teamwork Matters

A former Olympian explains how working together is critical to success in sports — and in business.
Peter Varellas, MBA ’14 | Toni Bird
April 25, 2014
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Monica Chellam, MBA ’14: An Education in Self-Awareness

She came to Stanford to learn about business. She came away with a better understanding of herself, and of her role in society.
Monica Chellam, MBA ’14 | ToniBird Photography
April 24, 2014
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Stanford Ignite Polytechnique Returns to Paris in September 2014

Applications accepted until June 10, 2014, for part time program in innovation and entrepreneurship aimed at technical professionals and scientists.