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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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March 10, 2023
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Catalyst: Hope is on the Horizon for Alzheimer’s Treatments
Phyllis Ferrell heads global partnership efforts to defeat the disease.
March 02, 2023
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Growth and Success of Latino Businesses Highlighted at Annual Summit
Speakers and panelists provide insightful perspectives on challenges many Latino entrepreneurs continue to face.
February 16, 2023
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Changemaker: Text-Based Coaching for Teens
An alumna’s company meets adolescents where they are with the mental health support they need.
January 31, 2023
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“Towering Leader” and Stanford Stalwart Bill Meehan Dies at Age 70
Longtime lecturer at Stanford GSB and revered mentor at McKinsey & Company
January 30, 2023
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Stanford Asia Economic Forum Reconvenes to Explore “Our Shared Future”
Stanford alumni, faculty, and industry leaders met in Singapore to explore the connections between Asia and the U.S.
January 24, 2023
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Changemaker: Reducing Emissions, Fighting Climate Change
“Our mission is to drive massive action across whole portfolios of buildings all over the world.”
January 19, 2023
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Hard Lessons: What I Learned From Failure
Six alumni reflect on a difficult time in their careers.
January 12, 2023
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2022 Stanford MBA Employment Report Highlights Students’ Drive for Impact
Students and graduates leveraged a strong job market to find roles that matched their skills and passions.
December 16, 2022
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Rethinking Academia to Address Climate Change
Interdisciplinary focus will be required to solve the climate crisis, deans say.
December 06, 2022
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Our Top Teaching Takeaways of 2022
Articles, videos, and podcasts that capture great teaching and memorable lessons.
November 17, 2022
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Changemaker: A Blueprint for Helping a Billion People
Reaction aims to help entrepreneurs fund global-scale solutions.
November 08, 2022
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Hillary Do, MBA ’22: Equipping the Right Leaders to Advance Community Change
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow offers training and support at the grassroots level.
October 25, 2022
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Changemaker: A Wine Startup With a Can-Do Attitude
Looking beyond bottles to make wine more accessible and sustainable.
October 13, 2022
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How Will You Make a Positive Impact For the Hispanic Community?
Students from the Hispanic Business Student Association share their reflections.
October 12, 2022
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Diana Kapp, MBA ’96: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“I craved becoming a message-maker rather than a messenger.”
October 11, 2022
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Maker: Maker Wine
Sarah Hoffman, Kendra Kawala, and Zoe Victor take a canny approach to wine.
October 06, 2022
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Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Talented Changemakers United in Their Drive for Impact
Get to know Stanford GSB’s new MBA class by the numbers.
October 05, 2022
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Changemaker: Finding Strength in a Team
An alumna’s journey from B-school to Wall Street; from brain surgery to the C-suite.
September 28, 2022
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Hard Lesson: Don’t Apologize for Saying Sorry
Dominique Mielle, MBA ’98, recalls how a hasty email led to an “Oscar-worthy” act of contrition.
September 28, 2022
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Office Artifact: Ashley Martin’s Painted Rocks
What a rock named Roxanne can teach us about the “stickiness” of gender.
September 23, 2022
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Five Stanford GSB Students Named 2023 Siebel Scholars
Awards recognize leadership and academic accomplishment
September 09, 2022
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Changemaker: Helping Older Americans Navigate Healthcare
After meeting at Admit Weekend, two MBAs found a common passion and started a healthcare business for seniors.
August 31, 2022
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Meet the MSx Class of 2023: Accomplished Leaders Ready to Make an Impact
These are the newest MSx changemakers.