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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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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.
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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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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October 04, 2024
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Cultivating a New Generation of African Leaders
An academy with Stanford GSB roots is preparing students from across the continent to return home as innovators and changemakers.
October 04, 2024
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Naotake Murayama, MBA ’96: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“I ended up being a different kind of CFO — the ‘Chief of Figuring It Out.’”
October 03, 2024
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Catalyst: Improving Teen Mental Health Through “Creating Joy”
Lowering rates of young adult anxiety and depression is a “big hairy audacious goal.” Early intervention can help.
October 03, 2024
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A Century of Stanford GSB Deans
As the school gets ready for its 100th birthday, a look back at the leaders who shaped it.
October 02, 2024
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Hard Lesson: A Journey Story Takes an Unexpected Plot Twist
Losing an election taught Brian C. Johnson, MBA/JD ’04, how to rewrite the tale he’d been telling himself.
October 02, 2024
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Maker: Aam The Label
After taking the measure of women’s fashion, Neha Samdaria created a brand that’s a better fit.
September 27, 2024
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Back to Class: Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World
How to navigate bad publicity, corrupt governments — and the water cup of shame.
September 27, 2024
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Office Artifact: Annamaria Lusardi’s Photo with Ben Bernanke
A cold email to the head of the Fed proves a smart investment.
September 26, 2024
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Stanford Launches Initiative for Financial Decision-Making
A bold new program will combine education, research, and technology to build the future of personal finance.
September 23, 2024
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Five Stanford GSB Students Named 2025 Siebel Scholars
Second-year MBA students chosen for leadership, academic accomplishments
September 06, 2024
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New Stanford GSB Admissions Dean Leads with Integrity
Erin Nixon, MBA ’10, and her team will look for “principled, innovative leaders.”
August 29, 2024
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Sustainability Summit Brings Innovators from Around the Globe to Stanford
Success stories and emerging practices highlight inaugural conference
August 26, 2024
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Haley King, MBA ’24: Addressing Gaps in U.S. Health Insurance Coverage
Paxos Appeals helps patients get medical care by overturning insurance denials
August 14, 2024
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Pedro Siciliano, MBA ’24: Giving Teachers the Time to Teach
Ed tech company targets out-of-class tasks with AI solutions.
August 01, 2024
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A Conversation with Interim Dean Peter DeMarzo
Professor DeMarzo talks about his tenure at Stanford GSB, what makes the school special, and his hopes for its future.
July 09, 2024
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Stanford Impact Founder Awards Fuel Graduates’ High-Impact Ventures
Projects seek to address social and environmental challenges
July 03, 2024
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Stanford Impact Leader Prizes Highlight Support for Impact Careers
Miller Social Change Leadership Awards honor contributions to the GSB.
July 01, 2024
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Sasankh Munukutla, BS ’22, MS ’23: Harnessing Earth’s Natural CO2 Removal Process
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is building a science and technology company to accelerate gigaton-scale carbon dioxide removal.
June 27, 2024
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Four Stanford GSB Faculty Members Win Teaching Awards
Students recognize instructors in MSx, MBA, and PhD programs
June 19, 2024
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Habitat CEO to Stanford GSB Graduates: “Values Are the Foundation”
Jonathan Reckford, in commencement address, offers insights about weathering “storms” of life
June 13, 2024
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Experts Share Ideas on Balancing Innovation and Competition in the AI Industry
Policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars met at Stanford to discuss AI regulation, fairness, and creators’ rights.
June 10, 2024
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Stanford’s Inaugural Business, Government, and Society Forum Explores the Changing Role of Leadership
Stanford GSB hosts a wide-ranging forum on responsible leadership in a polarized world.
June 07, 2024
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Fellowship Program Celebrates 15 Years of Promoting Social Innovation
Stanford Impact Founder Fellows reflect on social and environmental ventures
May 16, 2024
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Interim GSB Dean Named as Search Process Begins
Professor Peter DeMarzo will serve as interim dean beginning August 1, when Dean Jonathan Levin becomes Stanford’s president.