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Universities That Eliminated Admission Test Requirements Saw Gains in Student Body Diversity
Professor Greta Hsu: "Effectiveness of test-optional policies depends on university priorities."
Greta Hsu, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs, co-led research showing test-optional admissions can boost diversity, but gains fade when universities face enrollment or financial pressures and prioritize test scores.
From Deloitte to Health Tech: My MBA Journey to Meaningful Work
Meeting medtech CEO led to finance role helping to fight cancer.
Perseverance, planning and the power of networking combined as a recipe for success for Full-Time MBA alum Keerthana Hegde, who switch careers to become a finance manager at a pioneering medtech company.
When Neutrality Is a Constraint
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.”
"We Are GSM" - Meet Lecturer Marc Lowe
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!
Silicon Valley Roots, Bold New Goals with an MBA
Balancing family, work, school toward a midlife career pivot
After 30 years’ experience in marketing, advertising and tech, Kristin Berkery has found new purpose and direction. Learn how an MBA is helping her pivot mid-career while balancing work, parenting and business school.
Rules for Calculating Climate Risk in Financial Reporting by NZ Businesses Need Revisiting
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.
School Shootings Leave Lasting Scars on Local Economies, Study Shows
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.
How My MBA Prepared Me for a Career in Tech and International Research
“UC Davis didn’t just give me a degree, it gave me a launchpad.”
Full-Time MBA alum Aishwarya Singh landed a role as technology manager at Pacific Coast Companies Inc. right after graduation and shares how UC Davis prepared him for success in tech and award-winning international research.
How a Part-Time MBA Turns Working Parents into Leaders
Finding my ROI through flexibility, community and purpose
You, too, can do it! Juggling fatherhood, work and school, Sacramento Part-Time MBA grad Anirudh Arora found support, purpose and leadership through real-world projects and the tight-knit community.
Dean H. Rao Unnava Returning to Faculty in 2026
After a decade leading the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, H. Rao Unnava, the Michael and Joelle Hurlston Dean, will step down on June 30, 2026, and return to faculty. A national search for his successor will begin in September.
How Do Digital Platforms Shape How Vendors Compete?
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.
The Sound of Data: My MSBA Symphony
Composing a career in business analytics
From violin to variables, Via Lin MSBA 25 shares how UC Davis helped her rewrite her life’s score—transforming passion, data, and grit into a career in business analytics.