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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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Maker: Poncho

While fishing for the perfect shirt, Clay Spencer, MBA ’11, created his company to outfit outdoorsmen.
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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 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.”
an illustration of a woman meditating while balanced atop a teetering tower of books, files, and a crib.
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.
Jonathan T.M. Reckford
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.
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 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 05, 2023
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Panel: Addressing AI Threats to Democracy an “Urgent Matter”

Seminar addresses worries about deep fakes, election disruption.
Andy Hall, left, and panelists at the AI and Democracy Event. Credit: Julia Yu
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.
Clockwise from top left: Alex Vovk, Bharti Singhla, Ignacio Sabate, Thilo Braun, Meghan Wood, Shiro Wachira.