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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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April 18, 2022
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Listen Up: “Podcases” Offer a New Way to Learn
Audio versions of case studies get high marks from students.
April 11, 2022
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Changemaker: Design as a Lifestyle, Design as a Doorway
How inspiration and insight converge on the path to great products.
April 04, 2022
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Agents of Change: MBA and MSx Students Earn Impact Awards
Prizes recognize leadership in addressing social, environmental issues.
March 31, 2022
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Hard Lesson: When a Smart Conversation Is the Wrong Conversation
Andy Laats, MBA ’97, recalls Nixon’s dilemma: How to grow without bailing on its core partners
March 29, 2022
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An Activated Community: Marking Progress, and Challenges, on Our DEI Journey
Stanford GSB releases annual report on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
March 25, 2022
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Women in Management Students Reflect on the Question “Who Inspires You and Why?”
“I am inspired by women whose voices, once found, never again fall silent.”
March 23, 2022
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Alex Tonelli, MBA ’11: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“People wrote me off as a kid from a broken home. I owe it to the people who invested in me to impact the lives of others.”
March 18, 2022
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Office Artifact: Claudia Allende’s Rongorongo Tablets
An artwork from Rapa Nui is a reminder of the importance of leaving home to learn about the world.
March 17, 2022
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How Stanford Students Mobilized to Help Ukraine and Promote Dialogue About the Crisis
The Russian invasion prompted a flurry of humanitarian initiatives organized from a Stanford GSB residence.
March 10, 2022
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Theresia Gouw to Deliver 2022 Commencement Speech
Leading investor and Stanford GSB volunteer tabbed to give address.
February 18, 2022
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Members of the Black Business Student Association Reflect on Black History Month
MBA students answer the question, “What does Black History mean to you?”
January 28, 2022
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Abdulhamid Haidar, MBA ’21: A Math Chatbot Bridges the Digital Divide
Social Innovation Fellow aims to address the learning crisis for students with little or no internet access.
January 19, 2022
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MBA Employment Report Reveals Return to Pre-Pandemic Outcomes
Stanford GSB students and graduates find success in a strong job market, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
December 13, 2021
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10 Memorable Photos from 2021
A few moments that caught your attention this year.
December 03, 2021
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Can Childcare Be Fixed? These Students Went Looking for Solutions
Two MBA students spent a year surveying parents, executives, and policymakers about our “unprecedented childcare crisis.”
November 19, 2021
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Conference Highlights Need for US-China Collaboration
Panel at economic forum discusses climate change, financial technology as key areas of mutual interest.
November 18, 2021
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A Pandemic Cookbook Serves up a Recipe for Community
A delicious side project brings busy students together to share stories about food.
November 09, 2021
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Ted McKlveen, MBA ’21: Cutting Emissions in Heavy-Duty Transport
Determined to address climate change with hydrogen-powered vehicles.
November 08, 2021
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Redefining the Narrative: First-Generation/Low-Income Students Share Their Paths
Members of the FLI Club on what it means to be part of the Stanford GSB community.
November 04, 2021
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Back to Class: Managing Groups and Teams
Squad game: New MBA students get a crash course in decision-making under pressure.
November 03, 2021
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Digital Currency Needs Regulation, Says Treasury Official
Webinar hosted by Darrell Duffie discusses the risks and importance of the stablecoin market.
October 25, 2021
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New Alumni Director: Times Have Changed, and We Must, Too
Renee Hirschberg wants to hear what alumni need now, and how Stanford GSB can help.
October 20, 2021
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The Women of the Class of ’72 Look Back, Nearly 50 Years Later
Enrolling at Stanford GSB at the height of the women’s movement was an inflection point for both the students and the school.
October 11, 2021
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Leveling Up: Enabling More Students to See Themselves as PhDs
Stanford GSB’s predoctoral fellowship is helping the next generation of academics jumpstart their careers — and bringing needed diversity to the professorship pipeline.