MBA alumna shaping the future of modern security
Featured in the Women in Leadership Comstock's Magazine issue, UC Davis MBA alumna Ashlee Cervantes Thomas MBA 17 is redefining private security through tech innovation, leadership and mentorship.
Professor Greta Hsu's research highlights predictive power of GPAs
Forbes cites research co-authored by Professor Greta Hsu that finds GPA better predicts college success than test scores, with implications for equity and diversity in admissions.
MSBA presents Aggie Hacks 2026, the flagship hackathon of the year bringing together MSBA and MBA students to solve real-world business challenges through data, strategy and storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned hackathon veteran or a first-timer, whether you're a data scientist, product analyst, product manager, marketer or entrepreneur, there's something for everyone to challenge yourself and gain new skills.
I chose UC Davis for its vibrant student community and the opportunity to join an inaugural cohort on a world-class campus. Beyond academics, I explored diverse clubs, trained at the Equestrian Center, and leveraged its proximity to the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
Working full time during a career turning point, I needed a flexible, high-quality MBA. UC Davis offered a top-ranked part-time program with the same curriculum, courses and experiences, plus a capstone, Leadership Fellowship and the Big Bang! competition.
Lecturer Vanessa Errecarte: “Insight is what separates expertise from noise.”
Lecturer and alumna Vanessa Errecarte MBA 14 introduces the TRUTH framework, showing how distinct insights help professionals stand out in AI-driven search while building credibility, trust and a service-first personal brand.
I chose UC Davis because it offered the rare opportunity to grow academically while continuing to compete at a high level in gymnastics.
Our Career Builder Bootcamp for the MPAc class of 2027 will allow incoming students to meet their MPAc team in person, connect with students from other Graduate School of Management programs and hear from accomplished alumni. The Career Builder Bootcamp will feature presentations from Big 4 firms, pitch exercises, Interviewing 101, mock interviews and a Meet the Firms session.
The 2026 MPAc orientation is a three-day kickoff designed for incoming Master of Professional Accountancy students to meet faculty, build community and jumpstart their careers before classes start.