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Stanford GSB Graduates Its 100th Class of Leaders
Laurene Powell Jobs, MBA ’91, addressed the Class of 2026 at this year’s commencement ceremony.
Stanford Leadership Institute Focuses on Navigating an Increasingly Complex World
With foundational support from Diane and Andreas Halvorsen, MBA ’90, and other donors, the Stanford Leadership Institute will equip leaders to navigate the forces reshaping business and society.
Community Spotlights
Students
From Malta to Stanford GSB, Two Sisters Embrace ‘The Culture of Possibility’
The global path to an MBA includes inspiration, connection, and community.
Faculty
Learning to Be Better at Being Human
Professor Brian Lowery and lecturer Matt Abrahams discuss the environment leaders create and the importance of self-awareness.
Alumni
Pivot: Taking a Break Without Quitting the Race
After a career pause, Neha Ruch, MBA ’14, set out to give modern motherhood a much-needed rebrand.
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KQED Radio
August 17, 2026
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AI Will Create Enormous Wealth — But Who Benefits? with Erik Brynjolfsson
The Wall Street Journal
August 16, 2026
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The DIY M.B.A.: How These College Dropouts Used the C-Suite as Their Classroom
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Invested with Purpose: Insights from Stanford GSB Investors
Alumni investors talk about their journeys, measuring impact, and what it takes to succeed.
Spurring Startup Success: Celebrating Thirty Years of CES
Since 1996, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has offered valuable learning experiences, serving as an important source of talent for the startup ecosystem.
Celebrating Our Centennial
Celebrating 100 years of community through connecting, learning, and coming together.
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February 19, 2003
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Richard Kovacevich Honored with 2003 Arbuckle Award
Teams can outperform the abilities of any individual member, says Wells Fargo CEO.
September 15, 2002
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Dean’s Report to Alumni on the State of the School
In September Dean Robert Joss wrote to alumni on the state of the school. Here is the transcript of his letter.
September 01, 2001
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Dean's Letter to Stanford Business School Alumni/ae
Robert L. Joss says the school is committed to maintaining a small student body size and highly personal experience for students.
June 11, 2001
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Professor Ron Kasznik Honored by 2001 Sloan Class
Kasznik was praised for his dedication to teaching and responsiveness to the class.
June 15, 2000
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Keith Krehbiel Honored by 2000 Sloan Class
Faculty member cited for his ability to weave together multiple disciplines.
November 01, 1999
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Public Management Program
Arjay Miller envisioned a program that would educate government leaders who understood the needs — and techniques — of business, as well as businesspeople who knew something about government.
October 20, 1999
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Margaret Neale Awarded Alumni Silver Apple
The Stanford GSB professor was presented the award for her outstanding service to the school's graduates.
April 13, 1999
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Rebecca Morgan Receives The Alumni Association’s Arbuckle Award
A 1978 graduate of Stanford GSB, Morgan is the first woman to receive the school's highest honor.
October 01, 1997
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Scholes is Business School’s Second Nobel Laureate
The prize was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for “a new method to determine the value of derivatives.”
February 01, 1997
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Motivating Others Keeps Careers Alive
Former Boeing CEO calls for management education that forces students to think across functional disciplines and hone critical thinking skills.
August 01, 1995
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Marketing Professor Robert Davis Dies
Davis taught marketing at Stanford GSB for more than three decades, had been a board member of many companies, and been vice president of two major firms.
October 01, 1990
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Professor William Sharpe Shares Nobel Prize for Economics
Sharpe named for his Capital Asset Pricing Model, an aid to making investment decisions.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov