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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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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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February 28, 2024
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Changemakers: Expanding Access to Healthcare After Prison
People who have spent time in jail or prison often can’t get quality, affordable medical care. Two Stanford GSB grads are working to fix that.
February 12, 2024
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New Executive Education Program Focuses on Empowering Chief Sustainability Officers
A new program from Stanford GSB and Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is designed to help CSOs become more effective leaders.
February 08, 2024
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Night Class: Students Get Up-Close Look at Faculty Research Projects
Insights and Bites offers evening sessions with an informal vibe
January 18, 2024
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What the Science Says: New Podcast Highlights Research Findings
If/Then aims to help business leaders address modern problems
December 15, 2023
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David Kang to Lead Stanford GSB Executive Education
New associate dean brings experience from media, entertainment, and higher education.
December 08, 2023
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Shiro Wachira, MA ’23: Harnessing Farming’s Human Capital
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow plans to transform agricultural education in Africa.
December 07, 2023
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Changemakers: Diversifying Broadway’s Investor Pool
This entertainment veteran is extending the journey for the legendary Soul Train brand. Next stop: Broadway.
December 05, 2023
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Panel: Addressing AI Threats to Democracy an “Urgent Matter”
Seminar addresses worries about deep fakes, election disruption.
November 07, 2023
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FTC Chair Lina Khan Delivers a Warning to Big Tech About A.I.
Speaking at Stanford, the Federal Trade Commission head addressed A.I., antitrust, and protecting consumers.
October 25, 2023
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Capitol Gains: GSB Professors Share Their Expertise in DC and Beyond
In Washington and around the globe, faculty are helping policymakers untangle knotty problems.
October 23, 2023
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How “Ecopreneurs” Spent Their Summer of Sustainability
Students in the new Stanford Ecopreneurship program spanned the globe to help build climate-focused ventures.
October 20, 2023
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Maker: The “Soul Train” Musical
Producer Richard Gay says keeping a Broadway-bound musical on track is a team effort.
October 19, 2023
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Chief Sustainability Officers Are in It for the Long Haul
Executives focused on sustainability and impact talk about their expanding roles and how collaboration drives their work.
October 18, 2023
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Drew Barvir, MBA ’23: Harnessing AI to Support Youth Mental Health and Safety
For this Stanford Impact Founder Fellow, artificial intelligence will provide a new way to catch early signs of mental health challenges.
October 18, 2023
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Peer to Peer: Investing in Innovation in Women’s Healthcare
Long overlooked, the opportunity to treat women better is booming.
October 13, 2023
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Hard Lesson: Learning to Embrace Personal Growth
After trying to help the world’s most vulnerable babies, Jane Chen, MBA ’08, needed to heal her own wounds.
October 11, 2023
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Thilo Braun: MBA ’23: An Electric Approach to Cleaner Skies
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is developing aviation batteries that could keep the world flying — sustainably.
October 10, 2023
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Office Artifact: Michele Gelfand’s Pickle Costume
When you’re doing serious research, making time for fun is a pretty big dill.
October 09, 2023
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Pathfinder Program Offers Business Education to Undergraduates
Students flock to initial offerings this fall.
September 29, 2023
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Everett Harper, MBA ’99: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“There’s hardly a more complex system than a system of humans.”
September 25, 2023
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Back to Class: Organizational Behavior
To make good decisions, sometimes you need to override your brain’s autopilot.
September 22, 2023
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Five Stanford GSB Students Named 2024 Siebel Scholars
Program honors academic achievement, problem-solving
August 22, 2023
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Kelly Redmond, MS ’23: A Lab-grown Product that Works for People and Planet
Stanford Impact Founder Ecopreneurship Fellow is developing a synthetic alternative to palm oil.
August 14, 2023
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Stanford GSB Dean Leads B-School Delegation to Washington
Meetings at Congress and the White House focused on the future of American business.