Dear GSB Alumni,
As interim Dean, I am delighted to welcome the 100th MBA class (2026) of the GSB, and usher in a new academic year. We currently have over 1,000 students on campus, including the new MBAs, the MBA Class of 2025, the MSx Class of 2025, and our PhD students. The energy in Town Square is electric and serves as a daily reminder of the immense value that comes from the spontaneous interactions we share in this thriving community.
As we embark on the new year, I feel a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to our future. Our exciting new courses, engaging events, and innovative research will tackle important topics like AI, political change, climate issues, inequality, economic growth, and financial stability. These initiatives will not only ignite curiosity but also create new pathways for exploration and opportunity.
Business has a crucial role in driving innovation to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, and I am incredibly excited about our opportunity to advance the knowledge and develop the next generation of leaders to do so.
Here’s to an amazing year!
Peter
Peter DeMarzo
Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean
Graduate School of Business (Interim)