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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
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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.
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Shining a Spotlight on Alumni Catalysts
Showcasing alumni who have helped create a legacy of impact
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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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June 01, 2006
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Outstanding Teaching, Scholarship, Cited in 2006 Awards to Professors
Students honored professors George Parker, Mary Barth, and Peter DeMarzo as 2006 recipients of three awards for outstanding faculty members.
June 01, 2006
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Stanford Business School Salutes the Class of 2006
Dean Robert Joss acknowledged the record-breaking gift from the MBA Class of 2006 and presided over the diploma ceremony that honored 444 graduates.
June 01, 2006
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Stanford Graduate School of Business Adopts New Curriculum Model
Major changes in the content and delivery of management education through its MBA Program will be implemented in fall of 2007.
February 01, 2006
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Stephen Adams Honored with 2006 Arbuckle Award
MBA '62 alumnus shares his belief in value of business to society.
January 01, 2006
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Top Government Officials Greet Study Trip Participants
Stanford GSB MBA study trips visit India, Israel, and the Philippines.
January 01, 2006
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What Are They Reading at Stanford Business School?
Faculty, staff, and students nominated these books they'd like to read for the Books on Break program.
December 01, 2005
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David Bradford Awarded Alumni Silver Apple
Bradford honored for his teaching in seminal course, Interpersonal Dynamics, known as "Touchy Feely," and similar leadership workshops for alumni.
September 01, 2005
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Nine New Faculty Members Welcomed
Three senior professors — in accounting, organizational behavior, and marketing — have joined the Stanford GSB faculty, along with six junior faculty.
June 11, 2005
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Stanford Business School Salutes the Close-knit Class of 2005
During Stanford GSB’s 80th commencement Dean Robert Joss paused to remember two tragedies during the academic year.
May 01, 2005
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Professors Kasznik, Peterson, and Skrzypacz, Honored by Students
Students honored professors Andrzej Skrzypacz and Ron Kasznik, and lecturer Joel Peterson with three outstanding faculty awards.
February 01, 2005
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Alumni Association Honors Robert Bass with Arbuckle Award
Investor Robert Bass lays out his "three inviolate principles."
January 13, 2005
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Stanford Graduate School of Business Goes to India
More than 450 executives and guests attend seminars in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bangalore.
October 01, 2004
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Alumni Association Recognizes Howse, Hall for Leadership
Two leaders in alumni chapter activities honored by the Stanford GSB Alumni Association as 2004 John W. Gardner Volunteer Leadership Award winners.
October 01, 2004
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Burgelman Receives Silver Apple
Professor Robert Burgelman is the 2004 recipient of the Jaedicke Silver Apple Award presented by the Stanford GSB Alumni Association.
June 23, 2004
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NFL Execs Attend Business School Program
The one-week, custom-designed NFL-Stanford Program aims to develop and deepen core business skills among NFL executives leaders.
June 12, 2004
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Stanford Business School Honors 79th Graduating Class
The diploma ceremony honored the 461 individuals awarded degrees this academic year.
May 01, 2004
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Professors Beaver, Soliman, DeMarzo Honored by Students
Faculty were honored, respectively, by the PhD Student Association, MBA students, and students in the Sloan Masters Program.
June 02, 2003
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Feinberg, Duffie, and Kasznik Honored as Distinguished Teachers
A "command performer," "master of asset pricing," and a professor who creates a safe environment for learning are recognized by Stanford GSB students.
March 28, 2003
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Swedish CEO Wallenberg Honored for European Leadership
Stanford GSB recognizes Marcus Wallenberg, alumnus and CEO of Sweden's largest industrial holding company, with European business leadership award.
March 01, 2003
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David Brady Honored for Lifetime Achievement
A past associate dean, Professor Brady was honored with the Robert T. Davis Award recognizing extraordinary lifetime contributions to Stanford GSB.
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.
February 01, 2003
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Center for Social Innovation Reaching Across Public and Private Sectors
With the involvement of many Stanford GSB and other Stanford faculty, a new organization searches for solutions to some of today’s most pressing social problems.
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.
March 15, 2002
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Professor Puri Selected as Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow
Associate finance professor Manju Puri has focused on financial intermediation, particularly related to banking and more recently to venture capital.