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Stanford GSB and the School of Engineering: A Shared Century of Innovation
100 years on, each school retains the pioneer mindset that changed the way the professions were taught.
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Relive the past year of celebration to mark the business school's first century.
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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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November 08, 2013
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First Graduate Completes Online Stanford Certificate
European product manager is first to graduate from virtual Stanford Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
November 05, 2013
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Solar Industry Execs Predict Consolidation Creates Winners/Losers
Report from Stanford Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance outlines four scenarios for industry "glocalization."
October 30, 2013
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Stanford Ignite Program Returns to Bangalore in April 2014
Applications accepted until November 22, 2013, for program on innovation and entrepreneurship aimed at technical professionals and scientists.
September 27, 2013
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New Online Course on Financing Innovation: Valuing Projects and Firms
Eighth course makes possible completion of online Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
September 25, 2013
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New Faculty Bolster Stanford GSB Leadership in Management Education
A total of 10 new tenure-line faculty and 14 new lecturers will enrich the student experience.
September 23, 2013
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Five Stanford MBA Students Designated 2014 Siebel Scholars
Reconizes top 5 based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership within the business school community during their first year.
September 17, 2013
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Joshua Rauh to Launch Open Online Course on Retirement Planning
MOOC is designed for individuals who want to create a sound retirement plan, finance professionals, or citizens concerned about public pension policy.
September 17, 2013
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Stanford to Offer Joint Computer Science MS/MBA Degree Program
Stanford will offer the joint degree program for the first time in 2014-15, bringing together studies in technology and business.
September 10, 2013
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Stanford Offers Free Webinar on Startups Featuring NovoEd CEO
Webinar marks one year since launch of the online Stanford Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
September 09, 2013
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First Stanford Ignite—Polytechnique Innovation Program Starts in Paris
Stanford GSB launches its first Europe-based Stanford Ignite program with an inaugural class of participants from six countries.
August 19, 2013
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Stanford Ignite Program Starts in India
Program delivers business innovation learning beyond the Stanford campus to global participants for the first time, with plans for Europe and China.
July 31, 2013
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Stanford Program Teaches Innovators Business and Leadership Skills
Participants in Stanford Ignite learn how to move their innovative ideas forward.
July 23, 2013
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Laura Weidman Powers, JD/MBA ’10: Cracking the Code for Tech Sector Diversification
Co-founded by a 2013 Social Innovation Fellow, CODE2040 gives minorities, the U.S. economy, and social justice a boost with internships for engineers.
July 17, 2013
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Benje Williams, MBA ’13: Teaching Skills to Break the Cycle of Poverty in Pakistan
Conferring personal and professional polish with quality training, the 2013 Social Innovation Fellow’s Amal Academy gets students ready for careers.
June 18, 2013
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Seed Launches First Regional Center in West Africa
Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (Seed) initiates in-country efforts to help scale high-potential enterprises, create jobs.
June 17, 2013
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eBay CEO John Donahoe Shares Leadership Insights at 2013 Graduation
Graduation address illuminates four key principles of leadership, including authenticity and a passion for lifelong learning.
June 10, 2013
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New Course for Online Certificate Program: Power of Stories
Free June 14 webinar with venture capitalist David Hornik and Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Jennifer Aaker.
June 04, 2013
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Honoring Excellence in Teaching
Stanford GSB students honor three professors for their extraordinary teaching skill.
May 30, 2013
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Generosity Honors Leaders in Social Change
Two members of the MBA Class of 2013 were recently honored for their dedication to caring for the world’s poor.
May 03, 2013
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Students Practicing Entrepreneurship During IDEAcorps Help Ed Tech Winner Earn $50K at The Big Idea
Education Everytime, a venture that uses music to direct students through class transitions, got a huge boost last month when six MBAs helped the company win $50,000 in funding.
May 01, 2013
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Stanford GSB Offers First Africa MBA Fellowship
Grant created to encourage African citizens with a commitment to the continent's development to pursue an MBA at Stanford.
May 01, 2013
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Stanford Sloan Master’s Program Redesigned, Renamed MSx
Full-time program has evolved to extended 12-month format and expanded enrollment for both self-funded and sponsored students.
April 26, 2013
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eBay CEO John Donahoe to Speak at 2013 Stanford GSB Graduation
eBay Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer John Donahoe, will address graduates during Stanford GSB's ceremony on Saturday, June 15, 2013.
April 15, 2013
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Reliance Recommits to MBA Fellowship for Indian Students
Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai MBA Fellowship provides financial support for up to 5 Indian nationals each year who commit to return to India, post-MBA.