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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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August 08, 2023
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Vivek Ramakrishnan, MBA ’23: How AI Could Help Solve the School Literacy Crisis
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is using artificial intelligence to create a personalized tutor.
August 02, 2023
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Making Change at the Intersection of Business, Government, and Politics
Members of the Government and Politics club share how they plan to effect change in the public sector.
July 27, 2023
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Justin Ziegler, MBA ’23: Aiding Global Development via Cross-Border Transactions
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow aims to supply African businesses with an affordable payment network.
July 11, 2023
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Where There’s No Will, This Company Provides a Way
Two MBA alumni find a new way to encourage charitable giving.
June 21, 2023
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Optimism Is the Theme at Stanford GSB Commencement
Business leader Henry Fernandez lauds the power of “unshakable belief in the future.”
June 19, 2023
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Students Recognize Excellence in Teaching with Three Faculty Awards
Atwell, Dodson, and Skrzypacz honored for their commitment to students.
June 08, 2023
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Changemakers: Making Lives Brighter
Using renewable energy to bring electricity to millions of people
June 06, 2023
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‘Ecopreneurs’ Join Social Entrepreneurs in Expanded Fellowship Program
Stanford Impact Founder prizes honor efforts to address environmental and social issues.
May 31, 2023
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New Program Accelerates Sustainable Solutions through Ecopreneurship
The Stanford Ecopreneurship program offers a set of courses and opportunities that support students in addressing the global climate transition.
May 31, 2023
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Stanford GSB Expands Focus on Business and Sustainability
Bolstered by a partnership with Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford GSB increases support for resources catalyzing climate solutions.
May 23, 2023
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Catalyst: Removing the Rocks on the Pathway to College
At the College Board, Steve Bumbaugh is all about access.
May 19, 2023
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Sarah Alexander, MBA ’22: Offering a Lifeline to Parents When Childcare Falls Through
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow launched Patch Caregiving to help parents in emergencies.
May 18, 2023
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Students Honored for Leadership on Environmental and Social Issues
Stanford GSB announces Stanford Impact Leader and Miller Awards.
May 17, 2023
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Changemaker: Planting Seeds to Grow Women-Led Businesses
Two investors improve the VC landscape with their fund, providing early-stage funding to women entrepreneurs and CEOS.
May 01, 2023
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A Mother’s Moonshot
When drug makers said no to finding a treatment for a rare disease, Loren Eng mobilized a pioneering effort that saved thousands of lives.
April 24, 2023
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Maker: Torani
When her syrup company needed a bigger factory, Melanie Dulbecco helped her employees stick together.
April 24, 2023
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Office Artifact: Hau Lee’s Bullwhip
When supply chain disruption comes around, you must whip it.
April 20, 2023
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Phil Gioia, MBA ’79: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“The risk-reward ratio on the battlefield balances lives; in business, it balances dollars.”
April 18, 2023
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Hard Lesson: Breaking the Silence Surrounding Mental Health
Andy Dunn, MBA ’07, opens up about the moment that nearly derailed his life.
April 18, 2023
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How Do You Hope Your Career in Sustainability Will Drive Impact?
“I hope to build lasting solutions and reduce the human suffering that will come with climate change.”
April 11, 2023
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Attacking Climate Change with a Research Dream Team
Sustainability conference series aims to “accelerate progress.”
April 07, 2023
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Business Leader Henry Fernandez Named GSB Commencement Speaker
Long-time Stanford volunteer and GSB supporter tabbed to give address
March 21, 2023
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Changemaker: Improving Hiring to Keep Pace with Remote Work
“It’s been the journey of a lifetime to build something with my sister.”
March 10, 2023
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Back to Class: Data and Decisions
A core course for first-year MBA students takes the mystery out of regression analysis.