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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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Bernardo Precht MSx Class of 2026
Stanford opens doors that you didn’t even imagine existed.

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I saw this huge opportunity in the entertainment industry in Asia

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At its core, I view climate as a capital deployment challenge.

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I realized Stanford GSB could help round out my skill set and prepare me to be an executive for a growth startup.

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October 15, 2008
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Honoring One of a Kind: The George G.C. Parker Professorship

George G.C. Parker, the Dean Witter Distinguished Professor of Finance, Emeritus, is the inspiration for a number of colleagues, friends and former students to establish an endowed chair in his honor.
George G. C. Parker
October 15, 2008
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Reliance Industries Creates Fellowships for Indian MBA Students

The Reliance Dhirubhai India Education Fund was recently established by Reliance Industries Limited and Stanford GSB to to support promising Indian students.
October 15, 2008
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The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Sparks Bright Ideas

Bruce Dunlevie, MBA ’84, and Mark Jung, MBA ’87, and his wife, Karen recently made generous gifts in support of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Stanford GSB.
Entrepreneurship Conference 2008
October 15, 2008
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Volunteering at the GSB is a Family Tradition

Noel Fenton, MBA ’63, and his daughter, Wendy McAdam, MBA ’97, both volunteer their time on the Business School Fund Council.
Noel Fenton, MBA ’63, and his daughter, Wendy McAdam, MBA ’97
October 14, 2008
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Three Students Killed in Car Crash

Viet Nguyen, 28, Chris Sahm, 29, and Micah Springer, 23, of Columbus, Ohio, died near Big Sur, Calif.
September 10, 2008
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Stanford Business School Breaks Ground on New Campus for 21st Century

Environmentally Sustainable Campus Will Be Named Knight Management Center.
Dean Robert Joss (left) and Provost John Etchemendy (right), give Phil Knight, MBA '62, a hand putting his shoe print into concrete
September 01, 2008
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Five Stanford MBA Students Honored as Siebel Scholars

Emily Bailard, Howard Bornstein, Willard "Billy" Butcher, Jr., Sophie Pinkard, and Benjamin Sloop, have been named Siebel Scholars.
September 01, 2008
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The Class of 2010 Settles In

Members of the newest class hail from 52 countries, held jobs at 244 organizations, and boast a combined 1,462 years' work experience.
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June 14, 2008
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Business School Honors “Amazing Class” of 2008

At commencement, Dean Joss expressed appreciation for the “record-smashing” MBA class gift of more than $1.2 million, pledged by 96% of the class.
June 01, 2008
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Class Project Takes Wing with Proposal for a Colombian Airline

Four Sloan classmates are embarking on a nontraditional career path: launching a no-frills airline in Colombia
June 01, 2008
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MBA Class of 2008 Gift Shatters Record: $1.2 Million

At graduation, the MBA Class of 2008’s record-breaking $1.2 million gift to the business school exceeded previous records both in terms of dollars raised and classmates participating.
May 15, 2008
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CEMEX CEO Lorenzo Zambrano Honored for Excellence in Leadership

The Stanford GSB Alumni Association recognized Zambrano (MBA '68) for his role in transforming Mexico-based CEMEX into a global powerhouse.
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April 15, 2008
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Alumni and Friends Help Build a Better GSB: The Knight Management Center

Richard Rainwater, MBA ’68, made a $50 million commitment to the school’s new campus if Stanford GSB can raise an additional $50 million by June 2008.
Artist's rendering of the Knight Management Center's main entrance along Serra Street.
April 15, 2008
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Connecting Through Volunteerism

Robin Reynolds, MBA ’01, has been a non-stop volunteer in many roles within the Stanford GSB community.
Robin Reynolds, MBA ’01
April 15, 2008
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Endowed Faculty Position for Social Innovation

Susan Ford Dorsey endowed the Susan Ford Dorsey Faculty Fellow/Scholar Award. The first holder of the award is James M. Patell.
Susan Ford Dorsey established a faculty fund to support work in social innovation.
April 15, 2008
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Environmental and Business Innovation Go Hand In Hand

Gene Sykes, MBA ’84, Bill Patterson, MBA ’89, and Joe Gleberman, MBA ’82, pooled their resources to establish a seed fund for the school’s various environmental activities.
Emma Wendt
April 15, 2008
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Going Green: Environmental Sustainability for the New Business School Campus

Stanford GSB Campus Sustainability Fund is a dedicated fund to support the front-end costs of achieving LEED® Platinum for the new campus. The goal is to raise $15 million.
April 15, 2008
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Investing in Faculty: the Moghadam Family Professorship

Christina, BA ’78, and Hamid Moghadam, MBA ’80, established the Moghadam Family Professorship in Stanford GSB, adding their names to an honor roll of donors.
Christina, BA ’78, and Hamid Moghadam, MBA ’80
April 15, 2008
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Investors in Social Innovation Leverage Matching Funds

John Morgridge, MBA ’57, and his wife, Tashia, made a $5 million gift to the Center for Social Innovation (CSI) at Stanford GSB.
Jane Chen, MBA ’08
April 15, 2008
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Leading the Way: A Young Alumnus Gives Back

Roy Gilbert, ’02, has served as co-chair of his fifth reunion committee and, since 2004, as a member of the Business School Fund Council.
Roy Gilbert, MBA ’02
April 15, 2008
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Service-minded Alumnus Sets Shining Example

Ralph Thrane, MBA ’58, made a five-year pledge toward increased annual support, a charitable gift annuity, and a bequest to the school. He then recruited and led a team to reach out to his classmates.
Ralph Thrane, MBA ’58
April 01, 2008
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Leadership Award for Michelle Clayman

The first woman to receive Stanford GSB's Excellence in Leadership Award, Michelle Clayman has strongly supported women's issues around Stanford.
April 01, 2008
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Reliance Industries to Offer Fellowship for Indian MBA Students GSB

Fund will provide full support for promising Indian students with financial need.
April 01, 2008
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Stanford Black Business Students Association Celebrates 25 Years

About 200 people including some 40 alums attended Gathering 25, a two-day conference to celebrate the club's 25th anniversary.
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