Poets&Quants Honors Dean H. Rao Unnava with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Poets&Quants Honors Dean H. Rao Unnava with Lifetime Achievement Award

Award for leadership recognizes his enduring humanity

Source: Poets&Quants

During his decade of leadership, Unnava has transformed UC Davis from a quietly ambitious regional business school into a nationally distinctive player that punches far above its weight in innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Making AI Work for You
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Making AI Work for You

State leaders deploy AI-powered tools with greater responsibility and equity.

Source: California Department of Technology

CDT’s AI Community hosted Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava, who told state workers that despite AI's power, it still makes mistakes. “Using AI well requires oversight and, because oversight is expensive, we have to apply it strategically."

UC Davis Professor on the Marketing Strategy Behind Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog Deal
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UC Davis Professor on the Marketing Strategy Behind Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog Deal

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Associate Professor of Marketing Mike Palazzolo explains why Costco’s $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo has defied inflation for 40 years, noting, “When setting prices, profit isn’t everything—it’s about brand loyalty.”

UC Davis Dismisses the Cowtown Rumors
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UC Davis Dismisses the Cowtown Rumors

Poets&Quants talk business school myths and misconceptions

Source: Poets&Quants

Minhua Zhu, a 2025 Poets & Quants MBA to Watch, dispels the myth that it’s just cows and turkeys at UC Davis, highlighting the advantages of a top-five public research university known for its interdisciplinary collaboration that drives innovation.

CA Drivers Rushed to Buy EVs Before Feds’ Tax Rebate Ended, Setting Sales Record
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CA Drivers Rushed to Buy EVs Before Feds’ Tax Rebate Ended, Setting Sales Record

Source: Sacramento Bee

Professor David Bunch noted that EV sales had stayed around 25% of new cars in 2023-2024, then hit a record 29% in the third quarter this year. Without the rebate deadline, he said, EV sales likely would have declined slightly for the first time.

Three Daily Cognitive Biases
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Three Daily Cognitive Biases

MSBA Academic Director Carrie Beam: "We never come to a decision in our life frame-free."

Source: Inclusive Leadership in a Virtual World Podcast

In this podcast episode, MSBA Academic Director Carrie Beam shares insights on decision science, analytics and preparing future leaders to challenge assumptions, ask tough questions and drive inclusive innovation.

Charging $100,000 for H-1B Visas Will Cost the U.S. Uncountable Wealth
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Charging $100,000 for H-1B Visas Will Cost the U.S. Uncountable Wealth

Source: Los Angeles Times

Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and USC Professor D. Daniel Sokol argue that the policy "will hurt U.S. growth and innovation, at a time when the global arms race for AI creates a vital need for the sharpest human talent and innovators."

Davis among "The Best Cities For MBAs"
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Davis among "The Best Cities For MBAs"

Poets&Quants recognizes Davis for sustainable living, prime location

Source: Poets&Quants

The college town atmosphere close to the Bay Area and world-class recreation puts Davis on the map says UC Davis MBAs Jack Schaufler, a 2025 Best & Brightest MBA, and Minhua Zhu, a 2025 MBA to Watch by Poets&Quants.
 

UC Davis Study Reveals Why Sharing Data Between Tech Rivals Can Be Winning Strategy
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UC Davis Study Reveals Why Sharing Data Between Tech Rivals Can Be Winning Strategy

Specialist firms can ease competitive pressure from tech giants

Source: UC Davis

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.

What Sport Rivalries Can Teach Us About Motivation and Performance
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What Sport Rivalries Can Teach Us About Motivation and Performance

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.

UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA Program Moves to Aggie Square
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UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA Program Moves to Aggie Square

"A big win for our university and the capital region"

Source: UC Davis GSM

The UC Davis Graduate School of Management announced today that it is moving its nationally ranked Sacramento Part-Time MBA program from leased space in the Education Building at UC Davis Sacramento to the nearby Aggie Square innovation district.

Minhua Zhu Honored among Poets&Quants' 2025 MBAs To Watch
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Minhua Zhu Honored among Poets&Quants' 2025 MBAs To Watch

Source: Poets&Quants

“At UC Davis, AI isn’t just theory—it’s integrated into coursework, which sharpened my problem-solving and prepared me to make smarter, data-driven business decisions," says Minhua Zhu, named one of Poets&Quants' 2025 MBAs To Watch. 

The Test-Optional Conundrum
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The Test-Optional Conundrum

For many colleges, the policy shift was merely symbolic

Source: Chronicle of Higher Education

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

Two Esteemed Professors Named Glock Chairs in Management
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Two Esteemed Professors Named Glock Chairs in Management

Prasad Naik and Greta Hsu appointed faculty chairs funded by Miriam Glock

Source: UC Davis GSM

Professors Prasad Naik and Greta Hsu have been appointed to prestigious endowed faculty chairs at UC Davis Graduate School of Management, recognizing their exceptional contributions to marketing, organizational behavior, and the School’s academic mission.

Universities That Eliminated Admission Test Requirements Saw Gains in Student Body Diversity
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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."

Source: UC Davis

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.

When Neutrality Is a Constraint
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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?

Source: Columbia Journalism Review

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.” 

Rules for Calculating Climate Risk in Financial Reporting by NZ Businesses Need Revisiting
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Rules for Calculating Climate Risk in Financial Reporting by NZ Businesses Need Revisiting

Source: The Conversation

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
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School Shootings Leave Lasting Scars on Local Economies, Study Shows

Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo and co-authors find household spending drops

Source: The Conversation

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 Do Digital Platforms Shape How Vendors Compete?
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How Do Digital Platforms Shape How Vendors Compete?

Professor Rachel Chen: "Platforms turn productivity shifts into economic opportunity."

Source: UC Davis

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.

OPEC Projects Continued Oil Demand Growth. Other Energy Groups Disagree
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OPEC Projects Continued Oil Demand Growth. Other Energy Groups Disagree

Adjunct Professor Matthew Zaragoza-Watkins sees a shift toward renewables

Source: Marketplace

“If somebody wants to build the cheapest, most reliable electricity generating unit right now, it's probably going to be a combination of wind, solar, and natural gas,” says Adjunct Professor Matthew Zaragoza-Watkins, an energy economics expert.