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Lynda and Stewart Resnick Pledge $50M to UC Davis for Sustainability Research
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Lynda and Stewart Resnick Pledge $50M to UC Davis for Sustainability Research

Historic Gift Funds New Center for Agricultural Innovation and Research Grants to Drive a Sustainable Future

The University of California, Davis, announced that philanthropists Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, have pledged the largest gift ever to the university by individual donors. The $50 million pledge will support the

QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment
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QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment

Plus, top 10 worldwide for “Value for the Money” for fourth consecutive year

“These students took a big leap during the pandemic to study with us. We’re thrilled to help them maximize their investment in their futures in such a significant way,” says MSBA Executive Director Amy Russell.

UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Gold Top-10 Military Friendly® School
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UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Gold Top-10 Military Friendly® School

Creating opportunities for the military community

Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 6 among graduate schools and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.

AACSB’s “Innovations That Inspire” Initiative Recognizes UC Davis
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AACSB’s “Innovations That Inspire” Initiative Recognizes UC Davis

Worldwide business school organization recognizes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion

The Graduate School of Management's 21-Week Anti-Racism Challenge was awarded for its efforts to elevate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its community.

Gary Lew MBA 98 Honored with Outstanding Service Award
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Gary Lew MBA 98 Honored with Outstanding Service Award

Alumni Association acknowledges peer and lecturer for service to community

Gary Lew, a consultant in the aviation finance industry who also serves as lecturer for UC Davis Graduate School of Management, has been recognized with the 2021-22 Outstanding Service Award.

Alumna Jennifer Vogt Honored with Distinguished Achievement Award
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Alumna Jennifer Vogt Honored with Distinguished Achievement Award

Award-winning media executive recognized for her international leadership and impact

Emmy and Tony-award winning senior media executive and GSM alumna, Jennifer Vogt MBA 03, is the recipient of the 2021-22 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Graduate School of Management’s Alumni Association.

MBA Alumna Venita Sivamani Honored with Rising Star Award
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MBA Alumna Venita Sivamani Honored with Rising Star Award

Entrepreneur acknowledged for her leadership in holistic medicine and innovation

A medical and education industry entrepreneur, Venita Sivamani BS 07, MBA 15, a two-time UC Davis alumna and the CEO and founder of LearnSkin, accepted the Rising Start Award at the 18th annual Peer-to-Pier event in San Francisco.

From Pantries to Professions: Alumni Couple Give $8M for Holistic Student Support
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From Pantries to Professions: Alumni Couple Give $8M for Holistic Student Support

Alumni Michael and Joelle Hurlston endow deanship at Graduate School of Management

Joelle and Michael Hurlston want all students at the University of California, Davis, to have every opportunity for a successful future. The alumni and longtime donors are giving $8 million to support Aggies' basic needs, career development, innovation opportunities and graduate school experiences.

UC Davis MBA among Top 12 in U.S. with Highest Return for Grads Earning $100,000-Plus
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UC Davis MBA among Top 12 in U.S. with Highest Return for Grads Earning $100,000-Plus

MBA grads from top business schools who have at least a 160% average return, U.S. News data shows

The salary-to-debt ratio is based on the UC Davis Full-Time MBA class of 2020 average salary and signing bonus within three months of graduating, which was $130,317, and their average borrowed student debt of $55,531.

Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 40 Overall and Top 10 for Diversity
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Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 40 Overall and Top 10 for Diversity

Based on learning, networking, entrepreneurship, compensation, and, for the first time, diversity

Based on surveys from students, alumni and recruiters, as well as compensation and employment data, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA ranks: No. 36 overall in U.S., No. 10 for student diversity in the U.S., No. 8 for the highest percentage of female and nonbinary students.

MBA-Led Start-Up Earns $10K at 21st Annual Big Bang! Business Competition
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MBA-Led Start-Up Earns $10K at 21st Annual Big Bang! Business Competition

An Airbnb for EV drivers

Led by Founder and CEO Angel Daniel Melchor and Chief Business Officer Meredith Roberts, a pair of UC Davis MBA students, local start-up INN>CHRG won the $10K Energy + Sustainability Award as part of the Big Bang! Business Competition.

Counties With More Cannabis Dispensaries Show Reduced Opioid Deaths
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Counties With More Cannabis Dispensaries Show Reduced Opioid Deaths

First time county-level association between opioid deaths and dispensary prevalence found

Professor Greta Hsu's study is the first to examine the association between active cannabis dispensaries and opioid-related mortality rates at the county level.