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Stanford GSB Graduates Its 100th Class of Leaders

Laurene Powell Jobs, MBA ’91, addressed the Class of 2026 at this year’s commencement ceremony.

Stanford Leadership Institute Focuses on Navigating an Increasingly Complex World

With foundational support from Diane and Andreas Halvorsen, MBA ’90, and other donors, the Stanford Leadership Institute will equip leaders to navigate the forces reshaping business and society.

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May 19, 2026

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AI Courses Fuel Surge in Fast-Track Executive Education at Elite Schools

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May 15, 2026

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US Debt Load Could Undercut Warsh's Plan to Shrink Fed Balance Sheet

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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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Invested with Purpose: Insights from Stanford GSB Investors

Alumni investors talk about their journeys, measuring impact, and what it takes to succeed.

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Spurring Startup Success: Celebrating Thirty Years of CES

Since 1996, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has offered valuable learning experiences, serving as an important source of talent for the startup ecosystem.

Celebrating Our Centennial

Celebrating 100 years of community through connecting, learning, and coming together.

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Faculty

Four Faculty Members Honored with 2026 Teaching Awards

Students selected outstanding faculty across the MBA, MSx, and PhD programs.

Alumni

Pivot: Taking a Break Without Quitting the Race

After a career pause, Neha Ruch, MBA ’14, set out to give modern motherhood a much-needed rebrand.

Students

Stanford GSB Names 2026 Class of Stanford Impact Founder Awardees

Tackling global issues to effect change

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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

February 27, 2017

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David Kreps: Master of Economic Modeling

A recent two-day symposium celebrated the depth and breadth of impact by faculty member David Kreps in choice theory, finance, game theory, economics.

January 09, 2017

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The Elevator Pitch

Inside Stanford GSB’s ambitious venture to lift people out of poverty.

Workers drying spent brewery grain for poultry feed at Nation Feeders in Nigeria.

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

November 01, 2016

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A Driver of Innovation, Stanford’s Flagship Executive Program Innovates Itself

A leading program to train executives to drive change in their organizations, Stanford’s flagship SEP itself underwent changes this year.

Students confer at a whiteboard | Elena Zhukova

October 24, 2016

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Ronnie Washington, MBA ’16: New Financial Platform Onward Is a Saving Grace for America’s Working Poor

The 2016 Social Innovation Fellow helps people set aside paycheck money and access credit, affording them emergency funds and a sense of control.

Ronnie Washington, MBA ’16 and Rajan Patel, MBA ’16

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 24, 2016

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Solving Problems for a Nigerian Health Care Company

Stanford Seed Intern Mai Tran’s talents and adaptability are put to the test as she develops a plan to introduce peritoneal dialysis to Nigeria.

Stanford Seed intern Mai Tran with the ADCEM employees

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.

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.

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 23, 2016

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Military Service Appreciation Dinner Recognizes Timothy P. Sullivan, MBA ’89 for Service and Leadership

Annual dinner honors military service and recognizes contributions of key alums, faculty, and students.

May 20, 2016

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Good Leaders Embrace Their Imperfections

Stanford GSB Voices: Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16

May 12, 2016

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CEO Hopes for Big Impact

Dinesh Tembhekar, managing director of Lean Energy Solutions, shares his hopes as he prepares to join the inaugural cohort of the Seed Transformation Program in East Africa.

Dinesh Tembhekar, MD of Lean Energy Solutions

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.

Robert Wilson | Nancy Rothstein Photography

February 11, 2016

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Jason Mayden, MS ’11: Scoring Victories With Nike’s Jordan Brand and With Stanford

After fulfilling a childhood dream, a designer learns about vulnerability, confidence, and professional growth once he decides to run with the fast pack.