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May 15, 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

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Joey Feffer PhD ’27
The way the people at Stanford GSB approach economic theory, it’s a very unique perspective. There’s no place like it.

Joey Feffer

PhD ’27
Sam McColgan MBA ’26
Stanford GSB has surpassed expectations on every front. I feel substantially better equipped to build my investment firm.

Sam McColgan

MBA ’26
Olivia Okoli MD/MBA ’26
I realized that to have the most impact, you need top-notch leadership skills.

Olivia Okoli

MD/MBA ’26
Jim Coulter MBA ’86
It’s okay not to have a plan. The lack of a plan opens you up to possibilities.

Jim Coulter

MBA ’86
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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.
Outdoor portrait of Renee Hirschberg smiling into the camera on a sunny day. |Credit: Rob Strong
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.
Older photo of a women sitting atop a sign for the Graduate School of Business. Credit:  TBD
October 11, 2021
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Stanford Economist Guido Imbens Wins Nobel in Economic Sciences

Guido W. Imbens shares the Nobel Prize for his contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.
Guido Imbens
October 07, 2021
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Maker: Harry’s Razors

Andy Katz-Mayfield, MBA ’11, liked these German razor blades so much, he bought the factory.
Top down photo of razors and razor blades on a white surface, and a hand coming from the right of the image, holding two razor blades. | Credit: Dan Simmons.
October 07, 2021
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Susan Athey Named President of American Economic Association

Stanford scholar Caroline Hoxby selected as vice president.
Susan Athey. Credit: Tricia Seibold
September 29, 2021
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Stanford GSB Dean, Computer Science Professor to Advise Biden

Jonathan Levin and William Dally to join White House panel on science and technology.
Jonathan Levin. Credit: Aubrie Pick
September 28, 2021
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Peter Georgescu, MBA ’63: What Matters to Me Now and Why

“I owed this country and I wanted to pay it back in whatever role my future would hold.”
Illustration of a man in a suit standing on a ship deck, with his hand above his eyes, looking out over a dark ocean. Credit: Kim Salt
September 24, 2021
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MBA Students Honored as 2022 Siebel Scholars

The five Siebel Scholars were selected for their academic excellence and leadership qualities.
A photo composition of the 2022 Siebel Scholars. Credit: Photos courtesy of Siebel Scholars
September 10, 2021
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Office Artifact: Christian Wheeler’s Bronze Desktop Sculpture

A one-of-a-kind gift evokes lessons learned at an eclectic bookstore.
Christian Wheeler holding his bronze desk sculpture. Credit: Elena Zhukova
September 03, 2021
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Back to Class: The Paths to Power

The basic lessons of this perennially popular class are simple. Putting them into practice is not.
Pfeffer teaching Paths to Power in June 2021. Credit: Tricia Seibold
August 26, 2021
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Effects, Lessons of Pandemic Focus of Symposium Series Featuring Distinguished Speakers

The Stanford School of Medicine and Stanford GSB will convene experts in health care, business, and government to discuss the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
An illustrated group of masked figures shown within the shape of a puzzle piece. Credit: istock
August 25, 2021
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Meet the MSx Class of 2022: Diverse Leaders Pursuing Growth and Opportunity

A closer look at the MSx students on campus.
New students laughing and smiling around a table in Arbuckle dining hall. Credit: Elena Zhukova
July 13, 2021
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Teaching Through a Pandemic: Students Recognize Two Faculty Members for Their Efforts

Students in the MBA and PhD programs honored Rebecca Lester and Anne Beyer, respectively, for their outstanding teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rebecca Lester teaching in the classroom at Stanford GSB. Credit: Elena Zhukova
June 23, 2021
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Alumni Offer Graduation Tips on Laughter, Love, and Life after Stanford GSB

Personal lessons that emphasize a different kind of bottom line.
A photo-collage of students at the 2021 graduation ceremony. Credit: Graphic by Cory Hall, photos by Best Grad Photo Inc.
June 23, 2021
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The Class of 2021, Facing Their Futures with Optimism, “Radical Hope,” and the Promise of “Yet”

Graduating students leave with a unique, shared experience that has prepared them to be leaders that the world needs.
Three students at the graduation celebration. Credit: Photo by Best Grad Photo Inc.
May 28, 2021
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Throwing One Stone: An Interview with Dave Lu

The cofounder of Stand With Asian Americans discusses how business leaders can support the AAPI community at this moment.
Dave Lu, MBA ’04
May 27, 2021
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Knight Management Center Marks 10-Year Anniversary

The state-of-the-art complex, designed for “structured serendipity,” prepares to open — again.
A view of the Knight Management Center from Jane Stanford Way. Credit: Elena Zhukova
May 26, 2021
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Students Use Social Innovation to Solve Global Problems, Drive Change

Twenty-one students receive social innovation awards for their work on pressing issues.
From left: Shawon Jackson, Abdulhamid Haidar, Ted McKlveen. Credit: Javier Flores
May 13, 2021
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Adina Sterling: “The Real Opposite of Inclusion Isn’t Exclusion — It’s Conformity”

Stanford professor talks about her career path — from designing products to building more diverse workplaces.
Adina Sterling video
April 14, 2021
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Stanford GSB Looks Back at One Year of Sheltering in Place

How the Stanford GSB campus and community responded to the pandemic — as told through images.
A group of masked students stop to talk in Town Square on campus. Credit: Elena Zhukova
April 13, 2021
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Agents of Growth

How Stanford Seed deploys alumni to lift the global economy.
A close up of hands holding macadamia nuts. Credit: Louis Nderi
April 13, 2021
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How to Keep a Growth Engine Fine-Tuned

A conversation with Darius Teter, executive director of Stanford Seed.
Portrait of Darius Teter. Credit: Elena Zhukova
April 09, 2021
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Maker: Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery

“There are times when I look around and everything I see,” says William Eaton, MBA ’75, “I can imagine adding strings to it.”
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. Credit: Jarod Opperman
April 08, 2021
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Green Giants: Five Stanford GSB Alumni Quietly Pulling Levers to Save the Planet

Forget about electric cars and meatless meat: Mounting a serious response to climate change requires inventive work in less-glamorous sectors such as risk management and private equity.
Illustration depicting a cityscape featuring green spaces. Credit: Illustration by Celyn Brazier