From the Alumni Relations

The GSB’s Centennial year is here! Founded in 1925, the GSB has evolved from its first class of two graduates to a global community of over 30,000 alumni! As we commemorate a century of shared experiences and achievements that have defined our community, we are excited to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead in our second century.

We hope you can join a global GSB Centennial event to celebrate this momentous occasion. From Miami to Hong Kong, these gatherings offer a chance for alumni to reconnect and exchange ideas. Our first event is March 1, 2025, in Miami, with more events to follow throughout the year.

We are also delighted to welcome our new dean, Sarah Soule, as we begin this exciting chapter. We are collecting alumni well wishes to present to Dean Soule on her first day, send your note to be included to [email protected].

Keep an eye out for additional Centennial activities launching soon. Your engagement is the heart of our community, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Here’s to the next century of innovation and impact!

The GSB Alumni Relations Team

Stories of Impact

Centennial Corner

Stanford GSB Town Square Travels – Miami

Celebrate the GSB’s centennial year: connect with alumni, learn about the latest innovations, and help shape our future while enjoying waterfront views, lively music, and local cuisine. Professor Garth Saloner and Associate Dean of External Relations, Derrick Bolton, will engage in conversation about the future of entrepreneurship and the GSB’s latest developments.

Alumni Town Square

GSB Now: “Admissions at the GSB,” with Assistant Dean of Admissions Erin Nixon

Tuesday, February 11 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

Online

For the MBA class of 2026, the GSB office of admissions turned 7,295 applications into a class of 424 new students – the lowest acceptance rate among its peer schools. What exactly is the GSB looking for, how is it being affected by changing times, and how can alumni be involved? Erin Nixon, Assistant Dean of Admissions, will speak on how the GSB is navigating an admissions process fraught with changes.

“GSB Now: Investing in Impact Entrepreneurship,” Alumni and Student Panel, with Matt Nash

Wednesday, March 4 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

Online

In this session, featuring a GSB alumnus involved in impact investing and two current GSB students beginning their journeys into the social impact space, the Center for Social Innovations (CSI) Director Matt Nash will lead us through a panel discussion highlighting the GSB’s focus in social innovation and impact investing, and how alumni can stay up-to-date in these evolving fields.

Designing Trustworthy AI in a Polarized World Conference

How can we make AI more trustworthy across the political spectrum? Hosted by Professor Andrew B. Hall, this conference convenes researchers across academia and industry to explore cutting-edge research into the politics and polarization of large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and chatbots.

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Job Opportunity: Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration at Stanford University

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Now on the College Course Menu: Personal Finance

More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses to teach students how to manage their personal finances. This article highlights the new Stanford Financial Decision Making Initiative, in which the GSB is a collaborator.

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