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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.
10 of Our Top Stories from the Stanford GSB Centennial
Relive the past year of celebration to mark the business school's first century.
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February 13, 2026
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Joel Peterson, Former Chairman of JetBlue and Beloved Teacher-Mentor, Dies at Age 78
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February 10, 2026
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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
Community Spotlights
Faculty
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.
Alumni
Shining a Spotlight on Alumni Catalysts
Showcasing alumni who have helped create a legacy of impact
Students
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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October 30, 2024
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“Titan” of Accounting, William Beaver, Dies at Age 84
A trailblazer in research, Beaver influenced generations of PhD students
October 16, 2024
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Stanford GSB Professor Susan Athey Receives the R.K. Cho Award
The award recognizes her work at the intersection of technology and economics.
October 14, 2024
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Stanford GSB Program Brings Latino Entrepreneurs Together to Connect and Prosper
The Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative’s Education Scaling Program teaches participants how to expand their companies while supporting each other.
October 07, 2024
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Thinking Allowed: Promoting Free Speech in the Classroom
In a moment of polarization and protest, Stanford GSB is working to ensure open discussion and respectful disagreement.
October 04, 2024
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Cultivating a New Generation of African Leaders
An academy with Stanford GSB roots is preparing students from across the continent to return home as innovators and changemakers.
October 04, 2024
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Naotake Murayama, MBA ’96: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“I ended up being a different kind of CFO — the ‘Chief of Figuring It Out.’”
October 03, 2024
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Catalyst: Improving Teen Mental Health Through “Creating Joy”
Lowering rates of young adult anxiety and depression is a “big hairy audacious goal.” Early intervention can help.
October 03, 2024
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A Century of Stanford GSB Deans
As the school gets ready for its 100th birthday, a look back at the leaders who shaped it.
October 02, 2024
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Hard Lesson: A Journey Story Takes an Unexpected Plot Twist
Losing an election taught Brian C. Johnson, MBA/JD ’04, how to rewrite the tale he’d been telling himself.
October 02, 2024
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Maker: Aam The Label
After taking the measure of women’s fashion, Neha Samdaria created a brand that’s a better fit.
September 27, 2024
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Back to Class: Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World
How to navigate bad publicity, corrupt governments — and the water cup of shame.
September 27, 2024
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Office Artifact: Annamaria Lusardi’s Photo with Ben Bernanke
A cold email to the head of the Fed proves a smart investment.
September 26, 2024
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Stanford Launches Initiative for Financial Decision-Making
A bold new program will combine education, research, and technology to build the future of personal finance.
September 23, 2024
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Five Stanford GSB Students Named 2025 Siebel Scholars
Second-year MBA students chosen for leadership, academic accomplishments
September 06, 2024
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New Stanford GSB Admissions Dean Leads with Integrity
Erin Nixon, MBA ’10, and her team will look for “principled, innovative leaders.”
August 29, 2024
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Sustainability Summit Brings Innovators from Around the Globe to Stanford
Success stories and emerging practices highlight inaugural conference
August 26, 2024
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Haley King, MBA ’24: Addressing Gaps in U.S. Health Insurance Coverage
Paxos Appeals helps patients get medical care by overturning insurance denials
August 14, 2024
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Pedro Siciliano, MBA ’24: Giving Teachers the Time to Teach
Ed tech company targets out-of-class tasks with AI solutions.
August 01, 2024
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A Conversation with Interim Dean Peter DeMarzo
Professor DeMarzo talks about his tenure at Stanford GSB, what makes the school special, and his hopes for its future.
July 09, 2024
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Stanford Impact Founder Awards Fuel Graduates’ High-Impact Ventures
Projects seek to address social and environmental challenges
July 03, 2024
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Stanford Impact Leader Prizes Highlight Support for Impact Careers
Miller Social Change Leadership Awards honor contributions to the GSB.
July 01, 2024
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Sasankh Munukutla, BS ’22, MS ’23: Harnessing Earth’s Natural CO2 Removal Process
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is building a science and technology company to accelerate gigaton-scale carbon dioxide removal.
June 27, 2024
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Four Stanford GSB Faculty Members Win Teaching Awards
Students recognize instructors in MSx, MBA, and PhD programs
June 19, 2024
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Habitat CEO to Stanford GSB Graduates: “Values Are the Foundation”
Jonathan Reckford, in commencement address, offers insights about weathering “storms” of life