Custom generative AI agents deepen learning of marketing
Artificial intelligence has moved from campus curiosity to classroom co-pilot in record time. The early adopters aren’t using AI to replace rigor; they’re using it to scale access to it. Professor Prasad Naik has been on the forefront of doing exactly that.
UC Davis analysis uncovers how states are already shaping AI’s future
President Donald Trump’s proposed national AI framework aims to freeze state-level regulation, but new research by Professor Hemant Bhargava shows that effort is already too late.
Preparing MPAc students for the future of accounting
What does AI actually look like inside a Big Four tax practice? KPMG pulled back the curtain for UC Davis MPAc students—and the lessons go way beyond the tech.
Where collaboration fuels confidence
Future leaders from every background come together in the UC Davis Master of Management. Watch this Slice of Life video to see how community, career support and curiosity shape what’s next.
Professor Hemant Bhargava and CATS team examine how states are shaping AI’s future
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava presents on "AI Legislation in the U.S.: A Descriptive Analysis" at the UC Davis School of Law Center for Innovation, Law and Society on Oct. 16, 2025, sharing insights on a database of 1,500+ state bills to regulate AI over the past five years.
Professor Hemant Bhargava explores the future of AI economics
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava reveals why firms receiving the greatest value from AI may actually pay the least and how rethinking pricing models could reshape the industry.
Specialist firms can ease competitive pressure from tech giants
UC Davis Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava’s new study shows how smaller firms can protect their edge against Big Tech by strategically sharing data with rivals, reshaping competition, innovation and policy.
Commenting to the New York Times on the U.S. Open men’s final, Professor Stephen Garcia said focusing on mastery, not outcome, reduces anxiety, builds confidence and improves performance in sports and business.
For many colleges, the policy shift was merely symbolic
After a pandemic-fueled rush to drop standardized-testing requirements, Professor Greta Hsu says the debate over standardized tests forces colleges and universities to confront a fundamental question: What is our mission, and who do we exist to serve
Applying causal inference to teach smarter business decision-making
From streaming platforms to healthcare systems, organizations wrestle with the same question: What’s working—and what’s just noise? Assistant Professor Sebastian Calonico specializes in causal inference, the data science that separates coincidence from true impact.
Journalism in the 1930s failed to communicate the danger of Hitler’s rise. Are we repeating the same mistake now?
Lecturer Dickson Louie says because mainstream media outlets serve such a broad audience, they will continue to report “both sides,” so to speak, “despite the administration’s deviations from traditional political norms.”
Marc Lowe brings his deep Silicon Valley experience to the classroom—sharing insights from a career in tech, consulting and venture capital while helping students launch new startups and careers in product management. And, he's a big car buff!
Distinguished Emeritus Professor Paul Griffin writes that the case for mandatory disclosure of extreme weather events in New Zealand may not be strong if markets already price in such risks, and a voluntary framework might suffice for many firms.
Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo and co-authors find household spending drops
Fatal school shootings don’t just devastate communities emotionally—they also harm their economies. People eat out less, avoid public spaces and generally spend less money after a tragedy strikes a local school.
Professor Rachel Chen: "Platforms turn productivity shifts into economic opportunity."
Digital platforms do more than host content—they shape competition. A new study in Marketing Science, co-authored by Professor Rachel Chen, shows how platform strategy drives innovation and value.
Professor Stephen Garcia: "Competition is often just a matter of perception."
In this podcast, Professor Stephen Garcia breaks down the psychology of competition—how perception, fear, group size, and even rankings shape our motivation, performance and mindset.
Hybrid program, STEM-designated curriculum, strategic location
Advance your career without pausing it. The nationally ranked UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA offers a flexible hybrid format, a STEM-designated curriculum and close-knit community that will challenge you as a collaborative leader. View video.
Professor Ayako Yasuda shares views on the crisis of free trade
Where will the tariff crisis lead us, and how should Japan and other governments respond? Professor Ayako Yasuda joined an "emergency discussion" about the crisis of free trade, sponsored by Nikkei, the world's largest business daily.
Professor Greta Hsu explores what makes organizations thrive—from Hollywood to high-tech startups—and is helping launch UC Davis’ new undergrad business major, designed for the next generation of changemakers.
Tariffs, volatile stock markets and portfolio risk—Associate Professor Joseph Chen breaks down what it means for investors and MBAs alike, revealing smart strategies and surprising insights into today’s financial landscape.