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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
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov
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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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June 13, 2024
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Experts Share Ideas on Balancing Innovation and Competition in the AI Industry
Policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars met at Stanford to discuss AI regulation, fairness, and creators’ rights.
June 10, 2024
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Stanford’s Inaugural Business, Government, and Society Forum Explores the Changing Role of Leadership
Stanford GSB hosts a wide-ranging forum on responsible leadership in a polarized world.
June 07, 2024
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Fellowship Program Celebrates 15 Years of Promoting Social Innovation
Stanford Impact Founder Fellows reflect on social and environmental ventures
May 16, 2024
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Interim GSB Dean Named as Search Process Begins
Professor Peter DeMarzo will serve as interim dean beginning August 1, when Dean Jonathan Levin becomes Stanford’s president.
May 13, 2024
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Changemakers: Teaching Young People a Recipe for Success in the Restaurant Industry
This founder’s culinary nonprofit aims to help struggling young people find their footing personally and professionally.
May 09, 2024
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Stanford GSB Professor Neil Malhotra Named Carnegie Fellow
Award will fund continuing research on political polarization
May 09, 2024
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Stanford GSB Researchers Discuss the Ideas They’re Most Excited About
If you’re looking for smart answers to complex questions, then you should check out this new podcast.
May 02, 2024
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Room to Grow: The Cannabis Industry Can’t Wait to Go Mainstream
No longer illicit, but not fully legit, the market for legal marijuana is anticipating big changes — soon?
April 26, 2024
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Maker: United Record Pressing
On the record with Mark Michaels, head of North America’s biggest maker of vinyl LPs.
April 25, 2024
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Phil Knight Honored with Uncommon Citizen Award
A dedicated philanthropist and Stanford GSB alum, Knight has provided game-changing support for schools and initiatives across campus.
April 24, 2024
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Catherine Roberts Joins Stanford GSB as CCMO
Communications executive has experience across multiple sectors
April 23, 2024
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Alyssa Rapp, MBA ’05: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“The people with whom you partner personally and professionally punctuate every step of the journey.”
April 23, 2024
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Catalyst: Too Many Students Are Missing School. This Company Hopes to Fix That.
For EveryDay Labs, success is making sure students show up for class.
April 23, 2024
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Hard Lesson: A Friend’s Insight Changed My Life
An overdue diagnosis helped Ronan McGovern, MS ’96, understand himself — and his purpose.
April 23, 2024
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Office Artifact: Chenzi Xu’s Civil War Bond Advertisement
An old leaflet shows how Americans were sold on lending Uncle Sam much-needed cash.
April 22, 2024
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Back to Class: Pathfinder
A new program opens Stanford GSB to undergraduates for the first time.
April 22, 2024
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Business, Government, and Society Forum Looks at New Demands on Leadership
Event highlights importance of business and government collaboration to solve contemporary problems
April 15, 2024
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Erin Nixon Joins Stanford GSB as Assistant Dean of Admissions
Nixon brings “rare combination of talents” and broad international experience.
April 08, 2024
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Nia Rose Froome, MBA ’23: Making Local, Fresh Food Available for All
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow plans to remove food barriers for low-income communities.
April 05, 2024
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New Research Fund Promotes Responsible Leadership for the Next Century
Faculty grants spur momentum in Business, Government, and Society initiative
April 04, 2024
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Stanford Alum, Business School Dean Jonathan Levin Named Stanford President
Jonathan Levin has been appointed the 13th president of Stanford University.
March 27, 2024
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Habitat For Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford Will Give Commencement Address
Housing nonprofit has had transformational growth under Reckford’s leadership.
March 25, 2024
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Stanford GSB Professor Jennifer Aaker Wins 2024 Converse Award
Annual award honors exceptional scholarship in the field of marketing
March 07, 2024
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A Different Dawn: Waking up to War in Kyiv
Ukraine native and Knight-Hennessy scholar looks for light in the darkness of war.