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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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April 28, 2026
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Stanford GSB Leads MBA Programs In AI Course Offerings, With Darden & Wharton Close Behind
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April 22, 2026
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Stanford GSB Dean Sarah Soule On AI, Leadership & Why Human Skills Matter More Than Ever
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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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“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
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 20, 2016
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Good Leaders Embrace Their Imperfections
Stanford GSB Voices: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.