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Three Questions for UC Davis Dean Rao Unnava on Online Degree Partnerships
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Three Questions for UC Davis Dean Rao Unnava on Online Degree Partnerships

A conversation about collaborating with 2U

Source: Inside Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed interviews Dean H. Rao Unnava about the new online UC Davis Master of Management, Online MBA and collaboration with 2U. He discusses the partnership, from development to launch, and its role in advancing the programs' goals.

Dell's Plan to Restrict Remote Worker Promotions Might Backfire
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Dell's Plan to Restrict Remote Worker Promotions Might Backfire

Professor Emeritus Kimberly Elsbach: "Remote employees face promotion disadvantages."

Source: TechTarget

Professor Emeritus Kimberly Elsbach's research on proximity bias reveals remote workers are seen as less dedicated, risking disadvantages in promotions. Job seekers should ask about remote assessment during interviews, she told TechTarget.

Alumnus Larry Liu, CEO of Weee!, on "How I Built This" Podcast
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Alumnus Larry Liu, CEO of Weee!, on "How I Built This" Podcast

Success comes to those who are the best problem solvers, not necessarily the smartest

Source: How I Built This with Guy Raz

Guy Raz interviews Larry Liu MBA 08, who transformed his electronics reselling hobby into a multi-billion-dollar e-commerce venture. Noticing a niche among Chinese immigrants using WeChat for local needs, he founded Weee!, now valued at $4 bil.

NPEW 2024 Live: Rivalz Showcases Nutritious Snacking with “AI you can taste”
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NPEW 2024 Live: Rivalz Showcases Nutritious Snacking with “AI you can taste”

Alum Peter Grant Barrick: AI's true power shines in propelling humanity forward.

Source: Nutrition Insight

Peter Grant Barrick MBA 16, CEO of Rivalz Snacks, is spearheading a revolution in healthy snacking through innovative use of AI and nutrition, cutting costs and time-to-market while tackling the "better for you" snack gap.

Barbie Buzz and Brand Value. Is It Real?
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Barbie Buzz and Brand Value. Is It Real?

Financial Times case study on Mattel and Warner Bros. movie

Source: Financial Times

Lecturer and alumna Vanessa Errecarte showcases the power of intellectual property rebrands in her Financial Times case study on Mattel and Warner Bros.' Barbie movie, urging updated brand valuation models for digital profit connections. 

Sacramento Kings Empower Youth through Continued Mentorship Initiatives
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Sacramento Kings Empower Youth through Continued Mentorship Initiatives

Graduate School of Management Partners on Fastbreak Mentoring Program

Source: National Basketball Association (NBA)

As part of National Mentorship Month, UC Davis Graduate School of Management collaborated with the Sacramento Kings to extend their Fastbreak Mentoring program to UC Davis MBA students enrolled in the Collaborative Leadership Program.

Poets&Quants Thought Leadership Video Series: Professor Ayako Yasuda On Impact Investing
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Poets&Quants Thought Leadership Video Series: Professor Ayako Yasuda On Impact Investing

Source: Poets&Quants

An internationally recognized financial economist, Professor Yasuda's pioneering research focuses on venture capital, private equity and impact investing. Hear about her journey from Stanford to Goldman Sachs to academia in a Q&A with Poets&Quants.

How India Gave the U.S. a Generation of Business School Deans
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How India Gave the U.S. a Generation of Business School Deans

Dean H. Rao Unnava: "We share information and guidance."

Source: Financial Times

The Financial Times reports a growing presence of senior Indian academics in the U.S., inspiring a new generation of Indian students to attend U.S. business schools. Dean H. Rao Unnava keeps in touch with 80 US-based Indian deans and other senior

Poets&Quants Thought Leadership Video Series: Professor Paul Griffin On Business Risks
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Poets&Quants Thought Leadership Video Series: Professor Paul Griffin On Business Risks

Source: Poets&Quants

Paul Griffin loves risks. In an interview with Poets&Quants, he shares his academic journey studying business risks, from scandals and wildfires to climate change and the impact of financial disclosure rules to inform investors. 

 

10 Business Schools To Watch In 2024
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10 Business Schools To Watch In 2024

UC Davis GSM only Western U.S. school in Poets&Quants global list

Source: Poets&Quants

Poets&Quants highlights our recent innovations and plans: UC’s first Online MBA and Master of Management, MBA stackable certificates, new life-long learning platform, Industry Immersions, an undergraduate business major and more in store for 2024.

A Look at Organizational Behavior from NASCAR Fans to the Cattle Industry
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A Look at Organizational Behavior from NASCAR Fans to the Cattle Industry

Poets&Quants: UC Davis Thought Leadership Video Series

From NASCAR fans and remote workers to the cattle industry and creative designers, UC Davis Graduate School of Management Professor Emerita Kim Elsbach shares her research on social psychology, self-perception, and behavior in organizations.

Digital Payment Platforms Can Easily Be Misused for Drug Dealing, Researchers Suggest
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Digital Payment Platforms Can Easily Be Misused for Drug Dealing, Researchers Suggest

UC Davis Faculty Pantelis Loupos and Jörn Boehnke Say Buyers and Policy Regulators Should Vigilantly Guard Against Illicit Use

A study published in the Annals of Operations Research by UC Davis Faculty Pantelis Loupos, Jörn Boehnke and Ying Gu of the University of Washington revealed that among 2 million Venmo users and 23 million transactions analyzed over two years, more

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