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From blogs to breakthroughs, Go Beyond is your gateway to the heartbeat of UC Davis GSM—a fully searchable content library showcasing first-person voices, school and faculty news and engaging videos that bring our community to life. Dive in, discover insights and fuel your ambition.

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How Becoming a Tax Volunteer Led Me to a Future in Accounting
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How Becoming a Tax Volunteer Led Me to a Future in Accounting

"Learning and contributing felt like the perfect fit for my new path."

MPAc student Sage Taylor MPAc 25 a former pre-vet student, discovered her passion for accounting through tax prep. Now, she’s launching her career with a job at DHS Advisors.

U.S. Business Schools Brace for the Second Trump Term
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U.S. Business Schools Brace for the Second Trump Term

Source: Financial Times

Like many business school deans, UC Davis Dean H. Rao Unnava is monitoring statements from the White House as he watches for any further changes to Trump's immigration policy that could impact international student admissions and enrollments.

Michael Hurlston MBA 90 Appointed President and CEO of Lumentum
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Michael Hurlston MBA 90 Appointed President and CEO of Lumentum

Lumentum announces leadership transition

Source: Business Wire

Alum Michael Hurlston has been appointed president, CEO, and director of Lumentum Holdings Inc. With over 30 years of leadership experience, he has driven significant growth in the tech industry.

Building Your Network, Perfecting Your Pitch, and Launching Your Career with UC Davis MPAc
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Building Your Network, Perfecting Your Pitch, and Launching Your Career with UC Davis MPAc

My road to recruitment success at KPMG

Originally planning for law school, MPAc student Gabe Fernandez found his passion in accounting and secured a role at KPMG while thriving as a student ambassador in UC Davis’ supportive MPAc community.

Slice of Life Video: Full-Time MBA
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Slice of Life Video: Full-Time MBA

Industry Immersions, faculty excellence, and forward-thinking curriculum

Hear from UC Davis Full-Time MBAs and faculty about our collaborative community, deep-dive Industry Immersions and endless opportunities at our location in the heart of Northern California’s thriving economy. View video.

UC Davis Graduate School of Management Celebrates Continued AACSB International Accreditation
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UC Davis Graduate School of Management Celebrates Continued AACSB International Accreditation

Less than 6% of business schools have met the high-quality standards

Source: UC Davis

We have successfully maintained our business accreditation from AACSB International, a nonprofit with a mission to elevate the quality and impact of business schools around the globe.

Kevin Leung MBA 23 Takes on Season 48 of Survivor
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Kevin Leung MBA 23 Takes on Season 48 of Survivor

Meet the 18 new castaways hoping to win $1 million in Fiji

Source: USA Today

Bay Area MBA alum Kevin Leung, finance manager at Meta, who excelled both academically and in leadership roles at the UC Davis Graduation School of Management, is bringing his skills and determination to Survivor season 48.

Spotlight on Carrie Beam, MSBA Academic Director
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Spotlight on Carrie Beam, MSBA Academic Director

"I am a connector, a persuader and a communicator."

Source: UC Berkeley’s Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department

Carrie Beam Ph.D. leveraged her Berkeley education to excel in analytics and consulting. Now as the MSBA academic director at UC Davis, she is profiled by her alma mater for her impact in bridging academia and business.

Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: Winter 2025
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Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: Winter 2025

U.S. News Ranks Online MBA Top 20 | Boomerang Employees on the Rise | Yeti Foods, UC Davis MBAs Explore Alternate Proteins

Source: UC Davis GSM

Dean H. Rao Unnava’s Winter 2025 Big 3 features our Online MBA earning a top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, Professor Gina Dokko exploring boomerang workers and MBAs analyzing the alternative protein market. View video.

Take Control of a Virtual Corporation at UC Davis
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Take Control of a Virtual Corporation at UC Davis

Making strategic decisions in marketing, finance, research and development

Markstrat is an engaging, hands-on business simulation that brings marketing strategy to life. Bay Area MBA student Timothy O'Brien shared how it offers invaluable experience in strategic decision-making, market research, and team collaboration—skills that directly apply to real-world business success.

Yeti Foods Partners with UC Davis MBAs to Research Alternate Protein Market
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Yeti Foods Partners with UC Davis MBAs to Research Alternate Protein Market

Shaping product development strategies through research and consumer insights

MBA student Julissa de Gonzalez led a team to gauge consumer attitudes toward alternative proteins, helping Yeti Foods shape product development for its mushroom-based meat alternatives.

How to Use ChatGPT and LinkedIn for Career Success
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How to Use ChatGPT and LinkedIn for Career Success

Three key job search strategies from the UC Davis Career Development team

Looking to boost your job search? Discover three essential strategies from the UC Davis Career Development team, plus how to leverage AI and LinkedIn for career success in today's competitive job market.

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