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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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April 12, 2014
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Vivienne Groves, PhD ’15: Seeking Out Shared Visions

The best collaborations combine mutual respect for economic research, creative thinking, and laughter.
Vivienne Groves, PhD ’15
April 09, 2014
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Stanford Offering Fellowships for African MBA Students

Applications accepted through June 13, 2014.
students walking together
April 09, 2014
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Stanford Seeks Reliance Dhirubhai MBA Fellowship Applicants in India

Applications accepted through June 13, 2014.
crowded street in India
April 05, 2014
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Bowen Pan, MBA ’14: Learning the Importance of Empathy

A student shares a childhood experience that showed him the power of putting yourself in another’s shoes.
Bowen Pan, MBA ’14 | Toni Bird
March 26, 2014
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Nike Cofounder Phil Knight to Deliver 2014 Graduation Address

Distinguished GSB alumnus will share his experiences at the iconic company with graduating students as they embark on new career paths.
March 25, 2014
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program for Post-9/11 Veterans

Applications for on-campus "Stanford Ignite" program accepted until April 13.
March 22, 2014
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Maria Puron, MBA ’14: The Difference Between a Good Leader and a Great One

Effective interactions with others lay the groundwork for managerial success.
Maria Puran, MBA ’14 | ToniBird Photography
March 15, 2014
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ACT Project Helps Kick Off Stanford’s SEED Initiative

ACT suggested several models for how Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED) could structure alumni volunteers to coach and mentor local executives in the field.
African entrepreneurs gather together to celebrate the work they have done with SEED.
March 13, 2014
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New Residence Hall Will House Nearly All First-Year MBAs by 2016

$75 million project enhances Knight Management Center living and learning complex.
March 06, 2014
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First Latin American Stanford Ignite Program Launches

Applications now open for Stanford Ignite-Santiago program in innovation and entrepreneurship.
March 01, 2014
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Khalid Al Ameri, MBA ’14: Do What’s True to Your Heart

Knowing what matters helps guide people during tough times.
Khalid Al Ameri, MBA ’14 | ToniBird Photography
February 26, 2014
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Stanford Offers New Online Course: Innovating Through Value Chains

Course is 11th in a series of courses for the online Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate.
February 21, 2014
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Stanford Launches Global Development and Poverty Research Initiative

$10 million grant program is part of the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies.
A customer of a micro finance institution strings beads into necklaces at a workshop in a slum area in Mumbai. Credit: Reuters/Prashanth Vishwanathan
February 18, 2014
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A Group of Sociologists Launch a New Online Journal

Their goal: to speed the flow of research results and open access to ideas and knowledge.
February 15, 2014
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Mariano Otero, MBA ’14: Finding Joy in New Experiences

Taking a creative approach to the challenges and opportunities of each day helps this student thrive.
Mariano Otero, MBA ’14 | Toni Bird
February 13, 2014
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Stanford's New Online Course: Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Course teaches best practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and allows participants to test their own startup ideas.
February 03, 2014
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Online Course Advances Awareness of Retirement Planning and Pensions

Massive open online course led by Finance Professor Joshua Rauh extends the reach of Stanford Graduate School of Business.
February 01, 2014
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Saul Carlin, MBA ’14: Test Hypotheses About Life

When they apply business concepts while braving the imperfect, people can use failures to move forward.
Saul Carlin, MBA '14 | Toni Bird
January 31, 2014
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Symposium Features Innovative Ideas for U.S. Public Pensions

Event is culmination of massive open online course about retirement planning and pensions, and features top performing teams from the course.
January 28, 2014
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Veerle Daenen, MBA ’14: Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Conversations

A student tells how she flourished through connection and collaboration.
Veerle Daenen | ToniBird Photography
January 25, 2014
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Emre Ertan, MBA ’14: Look Outside to Resolve Business Problems

A Stanford student applies ideas gleaned from a variety of influences to the business world.
Emre Ertan, MBA '14 | Toni Bird
January 21, 2014
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Maeve Richard Named Career Director at Stanford GSB

Maeve Richard, MBA '84, appointed assistant dean and director of Career Management Center, providing career services for business school students.
January 08, 2014
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New Online Course: Negotiation and How to Get (More of) What You Want

Course is part of the online Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate.
December 03, 2013
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ACT Project Kickoff – Just Add Loose Lumber and Duct Tape!

Each ACT team would assemble a stool out of spare lumber and duct tape, testing the rickety furniture on one of their own teammates.