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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 04, 2013
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First Stanford Ignite—Polytechnique Program Offered in Paris

Stanford GSB offers its first Europe-based Stanford Ignite innovation program with École polytechnique in September in Paris.
April 03, 2013
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Students Experiment with Entrepreneurship at Stanford Venture Studio

Graduate students from around Stanford use this dedicated space to try out start-up business ideas, and learn from them.
April 01, 2013
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Design for Extreme Affordability Addresses Global Poverty

A class brings together students from across Stanford to create and build products for some of the world's poorest people.
March 27, 2013
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Stanford Launches Building Business Models Online Course

Course is part of online Stanford Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Free April 2 webinar with Stanford GSB professor Haim Mendelson.
February 22, 2013
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Farm to Cup Merger Emphasizes Partnership & Economic Empowerment

A grassroots student effort led by three Stanford GSB alumni now has even more impact through a merger with Pachamama Coffee Cooperative.
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February 20, 2013
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Water World

Leading a social innovation study trip lands Robyn Beavers, MBA '10, in a new industry.
February 19, 2013
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Stanford Launches New Online Course: Scaling Excellence for Innovation

Free webinar with VC John Lilly and Stanford GSB professor Hayagreeva Rao previews class for online Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
February 06, 2013
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Couple Funds Program to Support Social Innovation Ventures

Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty, both MBA ’06, support the Center for Social Innovation at Stanford GSB.
February 04, 2013
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First Off-Campus Stanford Ignite Program Offered in India

Stanford GSB's first off-campus Stanford Ignite nine-week certificate program in innovation will be offered in August in Bangalore, India.
February 01, 2013
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Alumna Supports Stanford GSB’s Vision for Change Through Annual Giving

With Pam Brewster’s help, the MBA Class of 1987 raised over $8 million and set a new participation record of 87% for their 25th reunion campaign.
January 01, 2013
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Investor Bets on Business Students

Susan and George Matelich, MBA ’82, establish a $1 million fund for fellowships at Stanford GSB to support aspiring scholars.
Susan and George Matelich, MBA '82
December 13, 2012
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"An Intergenerational Transfer of Education"

C-suite leaders challenge MBA students to lead under pressure.
October 02, 2012
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A New Program Helps Entrepreneurs Make Their Mark

A collaboration with Endeavor Global helps high-impact entrepreneurs build their skills.
October 01, 2012
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2013 Siebel Scholars Chosen

Five MBA students selected for academic achievement and demonstrated leadership.
September 05, 2012
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First Online Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Launched

Created by the business and engineering schools at Stanford, participants take 8 of 12 online courses to earn a certificate.
August 21, 2012
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Entrepreneurs Learn to Scale Business

Tralance Addy named SEED executive director.
July 11, 2012
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New Faculty Enrich the Stanford GSB Experience

Award-winning economist Susan Athey, noted econometrician Guido Imbens, corporate finance expert Joshua Rauh, and others to join Stanford GSB faculty.
June 17, 2012
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John Morgridge Addresses 2012 Graduates During Diploma Ceremony

Former Cisco CEO distills his eight decades of life experience into what he called his “Rules for the Long Road.”
June 16, 2012
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Graduation Speech by John Morgridge, MBA '57

The full transcript of the keynote speech given at the 2012 Stanford GSB diploma ceremony.
June 16, 2012
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Remarks by Dean Garth Saloner

The following is a transcript of the commencement address given by Garth Saloner.
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
June 04, 2012
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2012 Distinguished Faculty Service Awards Honor Teaching Excellence

Stanford GSB students recognize Dirk Jenter, Charles Lee, and Jeremy Bulow for their passionate teaching of challenging subjects.
June 01, 2012
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Zachary Levine, MBA/MAEd ’10: Generating Future Teachers in STEM Fields

The 2012 Social Innovation Fellow aims to get talented undergrads excited about teaching careers, and help the U.S. catch up, with ElevatED.
Zachary Levine (top row, far right), and other students visit Aurolab, where Aravind Eye Hospital makes low-cost lenses for cataract surgeries, among other low cost medical and surgical products. | Peter Deutsch
May 03, 2012
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Former Cisco CEO John Morgridge to Give 2012 GSB Graduation Address

As head of Cisco Systems, Morgridge established a culture of innovation that reflects the Stanford GSB mission to inspire transformational business leaders.
April 16, 2012
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Former Dean Honored for Leadership

Robert L. Joss is the 42nd recipient of the Ernest C. Arbuckle Award, which recognized important changes during his 10 years as dean.