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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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June 21, 2017
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Advice to Class of 2017: “Life is a Team Sport”

Stanford Graduate School of Business alumna Penny Pritzker and Dean Levin send graduates off to launch careers of meaning and impact.
Penny Pritzker, MBA/JD ’85 | Saul Bromberger
May 24, 2017
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Stanford GSB Recognizes Student Leaders Committed to Social Change

Next generation of social innovators honored with Stanford Impact Leader Fellowship.
MBA student Jenna Nicholas | Stacy Geiken
May 22, 2017
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2017 Arbuckle Award Honors John Donahoe, MBA ’86

The recent award dinner also celebrated the generosity of fellowship donors whose gifts financially support Stanford GSB students.
Stanford GSB Dean Jonathan Levin pins 2017 Arbuckle Award recipient John Donahoe, MBA '86. | Stacy Geiken
March 22, 2017
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Kirsten Moss Named New Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid

Moss, an MBA admissions veteran, will advance the Stanford Graduate School of Business’ mission as it connects with the next generation of business leaders.
Kirsten Moss, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid
December 20, 2016
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Stanford Ignite Celebrates 10 Years

About 125 past participants of Stanford Ignite lit up the Stanford GSB campus at Alumni Weekend.
“Igniters” Nicholas Karnaze, Ksenia Starikova, Christoph Kohstall, Gbemisola Ogunyomi, Stanford Ignite faculty director Yossi Feinberg, and Bruce Taylor
November 16, 2016
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All-Time High Salaries for Stanford MBA Class of 2016

The 2016 Employment Report points to a strong market for Stanford MBA graduates and salaries that surpassed last year’s all-time high.
 "Monument to Change as it Changes” at Stanford GSB | Elena Zhukova
August 25, 2016
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Introducing the New Program Finder and Executive Education Website

This redesigned site makes it easy to discover and connect with Stanford Graduate School of Business programs.
New Executive Education site on desktop, tablet, and smartphone | Kerri Augenstein
August 16, 2016
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An Interview With the New Stanford GSB Dean

Jonathan Levin talks auction theory, business education, and dinner-table economics.
Dean Jonathan Levin | Toni Bird
July 01, 2016
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Facilities Projects Manager Barbara Firpo Celebrates 50 Years at Stanford GSB

Of the nine deans who have led Stanford Graduate School of Business, Barbara Firpo has worked with all but two of them.
Barbara Firpo with Dean Garth Saloner at the January 21, 2016 celebration of her 50 years of service.
June 30, 2016
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Mary Barra: What Every B-School Graduate Should Know

The CEO of General Motors shares leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.
Mary Barra | Saul Bromberger
June 09, 2016
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Reflections from East Africa

Following the launch of Stanford Seed East Africa, participants, staff and faculty share their thoughts and impressions.
Streets in East Africa
June 02, 2016
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Meet the New Dean of Stanford GSB

Jonathan Levin will become dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business in September.
Jonathan Levin
May 20, 2016
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Good Leaders Embrace Their Imperfections

Stanford GSB Voices: Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16
Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16
April 07, 2016
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2016 Arbuckle Award Honoree Laura Esserman Has Been “Changed for Good”

Since 1968, Stanford GSB has recognized lifelong achievement in management, leadership, and community service with the Ernest C. Arbuckle Award.
2016 Arbuckle Award Honoree Laura Esserman Has Been “Changed for Good”
March 04, 2016
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Dean Emeritus Arjay Miller Celebrates 100 Years

On March 4, 2016, Stanford GSB marked the 100th birthday of the dean who created the nation’s first Public Management Program.
Arjay Miller with student at graduation
February 16, 2016
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Economics Professor Robert Wilson Honored With the BBVA Foundation 2016 Frontiers of Knowledge Award

His research on market design, pricing, negotiation, and related topics concerning industrial organization and information economics broke new ground.
Robert Wilson | Nancy Rothstein Photography
February 08, 2016
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2015–16 Electives Balance Academic Rigor with Real-World Relevance

More than 150 unique elective courses offered this year; offerings continually refreshed with new perspectives, lecturers, and ideas.
Students working on projects in the CoLab |Tim Griffith Photography
February 01, 2016
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General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra to Address 2016 Stanford GSB Graduates

Stanford GSB Alum to return for annual ceremony to honor graduates.
Mary Barra
October 30, 2015
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Stanford Introduces New Executive Program For Health Care Leaders Seeking to Reinvent Patient Care

The Innovative Health Care Leader: From Design Thinking to Personal Leadership Executive Program is a groundbreaking academic partnership between Stanford’s schools of business and medicine.
A computer links to many health care issues.| iStock/Varijanta
August 25, 2015
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‘Aulani Wilhelm, MS ’14: Raising a Glass to More Clean Water, Less Plastic Waste

Born in Hawai‘i, with strong ties to the ocean, the 2014 Social Innovation Fellow sees a host of advantages to Island Water’s local processing plans.
‘Aulani Wilhelm, MS ’14, founder of Island Water
July 31, 2015
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Stanford Ignite Invites Applications for Bangalore Program January to March 2016

Applications due by 29 September 2015. Partial scholarships available.
Stanford Ignite – Bangalore participants
July 17, 2015
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Heejae Lim, MBA ’15: Texting to Engage Schoolchildren’s Parents

Lim, a 2015 Social Innovation Fellow, explains her TalkingPoints venture.
Heejae Lim, MBA ’15, founder of TalkingPoints
July 16, 2015
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Gayatri Datar, MBA ’14: A Down-to-Earth Route to Healthier Floors in Rwanda

A 2014 Social Innovation Fellow launches EarthEnable to reduce illness — and bolster spirits — by replacing dirt with affordable local materials.
July 07, 2015
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Jim Van Horne Teaching the Core Once Again

Legendary professor emeritus returns to teach core finance course.
Jim VanHorne with students