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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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September 13, 2011
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Stanford GSB Welcomes SPRIE Program on Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Core activities of Stanford Program on Regions of Innovation and Entrepreneurship include global interdisciplinary research, seminars, conferences.
September 05, 2011
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Kenneth Singleton Named Editor of Journal of Finance

"Finance is becoming increasingly integrated with economics, and is drawing more widely from other disciplines," observes Singleton.
September 01, 2011
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Class Taught by Real World Crisis Managers

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Labour Party member David Miliband teaching Crisis Management on the World Stage class.
September 01, 2011
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Five Stanford MBA Students Designated 2012 Siebel Scholars

Accomplished second-year students have been named 2012 Siebel Scholars based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership.
August 11, 2011
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Stanford Executive Education Course: Hands-on with JetBlue

Applications open for the Customer-Focused Innovation executive education program which includes a collaborative exercise with JetBlue.
August 01, 2011
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Finance Scholar William F. Sharpe Honored for Financial Writing

Nobel Laureate William F. Sharpe has been honored with the Graham and Dodd Award of Excellence, which recognizes excellence in financial writing.
July 04, 2011
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Brenden Millstein, MBA/MS ’10: Combating Climate Change on Multiple Fronts

The 2011 Social Innovation Fellow’s Carbon Lighthouse Association enables consumers to put power plants’ ‘pollution permits’ out of commission.
Brenden Millstein, MBA/MS '10, CEO and co-founder of Carbon Lighthouse Association
July 01, 2011
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"Closer Look" Series Examines Hot Topics in Corporate Governance

Case studies explore governance challenges at top companies and myths surrounding board practices.
July 01, 2011
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Summer Programs Keep the Business School Busy

Nearly 500 students graduated in June, but their departure doesn't mean Stanford GSB's Knight Management Center is standing empty.
June 23, 2011
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Development Economist Gerald M. Meier Remembered

A leading figure in the evolution of development economics who authored books on the subject well into his eighties, Gerald M. Meier has died.
June 11, 2011
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Allison Tells Grads to Follow Personal Compass

Herb Allison (MBA '71) offered advice to the graduating Class of 2011 at Stanford GSB's June 11 commencement ceremony.
June 11, 2011
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Graduation Speech by Herb Allison, MBA '71

Stanford Graduate School of Business Diploma Ceremony
June 06, 2011
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Anat Admati Named to FDIC Systemic Resolution Advisory Committee

The finance professor will advise on issues related to Congressional Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Exploring Auction Models for Peer-to-Peer Lending
June 06, 2011
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Stanford GSB Awards $160,000

Two 2011 Social Innovation Fellows focus on environment and international development.
June 01, 2011
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Kwabena Amporful, MBA ’08: Train, Teach, Repeat — Developing Teacher Capacity in Ghana

INTED’s founder, a 2011 Social Innovation Fellow, creates a self-sustaining way to instruct educators and improve crucial student outcomes.
Kwabena Amporful, MBA ’08, founder of INTED
June 01, 2011
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Professor Margaret Neale Named 2011 Davis Award Recipient

Neale is the 13th recipient and first woman to receive the Davis Award for lifetime achievement by a faculty member.
May 18, 2011
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Alumni Take the Public Education Challenge

A number of Stanford GSB alumni have taken on the challenge and are using their business acumen to help improve public education.
May 15, 2011
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Three Faculty Honored With New Academic Chair Titles

Seenu Srinivasan, Larry Wein, and David Kreps are appointed to new chairs.
April 30, 2011
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Laying the Foundation: A Legacy for the Future

Reflections on the generosity of our alumni and friends, and their help in building the Knight Management Center.
The dedication ceremony for the Knight Management Center
April 29, 2011
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Knight Management Center Open For Business

The new home for Stanford GSB opened its doors April 29 with a dedication and open house that drew thousands.
April 19, 2011
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Stanford GSB Knight Management Center to Achieve Highest Green Level

New facility is expected to earn the highest LEED Platinum rating for environmental sustainability from the U.S. Green Building Council.
April 15, 2011
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Stanford Graduate School of Business Opens its New Home

The $345 million Knight Management Center will enable innovative curriculum in one of the world's most sustainable business school facilities.
April 11, 2011
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Giving Just Got Easier: Philanthropedia Brings the Cream to the Top

Philanthropedia, a new enterprise driven by Stanford GSB MBAs, is making it easier to help you decide which organization to give money to amidst a myriad of choices.
April 11, 2011
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New Student Company Gets Growers More Buck for the Bean

Three enterprising Stanford GSB MBA students make a significant difference in the world before they even graduate.