Restaurant Jaunts Create Credibility Issue for Politicians
In several media interviews, Professor Kim Elsbach discusses the long-term effects of high-profile California politicians, including the Governor and San Francisco Mayor, defying their health advice by dining out in groups. Does such behavior
Women Leading The Finance Industry: “Talk to Your Children About Credit Cards” with Suzy Taherian of Wrightspeed
Lecturer Suzy Taherian sits down with Authority Magazine as part of their strong female finance leaders series. Taherian recently became Chief Financial Officer at Wrightspeed, an innovative company that is driving the range extended electric
Council OKs Loan to Local Business Incubator
Inventopia—a Davis startup incubator launched by UC Davis Graduate School of Management alum Tim Keller—recently landed a $100,000 city loan to add specialized space needed by local entrepreneurs and new ventures. It’s newest tenant, Peakb is a
Do Firms Experiencing More Wildfires Disclose More Wildfire Information in their 10-Ks?
Wildfires pose a significant risk that threatens firm value and this risk has increased in recent years with the record-breaking wildfires in the United States and elsewhere.
Crossovers Conquer America as Top SUV Sales Triple in a Decade
Professor David Bunch notes a spike in sales of hybrid electric sedans in 2008, when gas prices were high. But since then, gas prices have generally stayed low, and trends have led to an increase in demand for crossover vehicles and SUVs.
Google Antitrust Case Suggests Apple Should Be in Crosshairs Too
A leading expert in platform markets, Professor Hemant Bhargava believes the Google-Apple search agreement seems more like a damning indictment of Apple’s own potentially illegal business practices.
Cell Phone Savings Calculator, Best Plans for iPhone Users
With the iPhone 12 unveiling, Professor Hemant Bhargava discusses the impact of Apple's new "iPhone every year" plan, and the range of plan contracts and coverages.
Loss of Professor Emeritus Richard Dorf
Virtual service on November 8 for academic leader, innovator, philanthropist
During his distinguished academic career, Professor Richard Dorf was a prolific author, generous philanthropist and a leading expert in entrepreneurship and innovation.
De-Risking Your Portfolio Without Giving Up on Strong Returns
Professor Brad Barber details underperformance of individual investors and how they can fall victim to what J.D. Gardner termed, 'behavior gap in investing.'
Five Things You Need to be a Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Lecturer Cyrus Aram shares his story, his lessons, his mentor and more in this Q&A with Authority Magazine's Charlie Katz.
Crying at Work Can Be Even Worse Now, Thanks, Zoom
In smaller video meetings where everyone is expected to show their face, “everybody is sort of equally visible,” says Professor Kimberly Elsbach who studies crying at work.
Evaluating New Tech? You’re More Biased Than You May Realize
Let the best tech win! Professor Kim Elsbach says leaders' unconscious ideas about new tech can lead to poor investment decisions.
Why Day Trading Is Not a Wise Income Strategy for the Unemployed
Day trading has been a point of contention for years. Professor Brad Barber of UC Davis finished up a 14-year day trading study in 2010, and concluding that a mere one percent of people within the study profited from their efforts.
$1 Mil. NSF Grant Funds Partnerships with Hispanic Serving Institutions
First federally funded HSI grant to UC Davis for research and teaching STEM, and a step toward HSI designation. Two National Science Foundation grants are expected to help UC Davis and other institutions increase the number of underrepresented
Alumni Gift Helps Ensure Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education at UC Davis
Michael C. and Renée Z. Child continue generous support
UC Davis alumni Michael C. and Renée Z. Child have made a $5.2 million commitment to further support campus programs.
Words of Wisdom: Dean Unnava interviewed by Metro EDGE
Tune in to Sacramento Metro EDGE's two-part WOW interview with Dean H. Rao Unnava who shares career advice, wisdom from his mentors and more.
UC Davis Researchers, Students Plan to Turn Mysis Shrimp into Dog Treats in Fight to Save Tahoe’s Clarity
Recent MBA alumnus Yuan Cheng shares how he's working with UC Davis researchers to create high-end dog treats out of Mysis shrimp to help solve a growing clarity problem at Lake Tahoe.
Cognivive Announces World’s First Prescription Interactive Rehabilitation Device
Cognivive has designed the first prescription interactive rehabilitation device under new FDA regulation. CogniviveVR helps patients recover control over their arms and hands by delivering personalized treatments in the form of highly motivational
Are Shrimp-Flavored Dog Treats the Answer to Keeping Lake Tahoe Blue?
UC Davis' Tahoe Environmental Research Center is working to remove an invasive crustacean to keep Lake Tahoe blue thanks to efforts from a MBA-student led team and recent alum Yuan Cheng.
Why You Should Consider Deleting Your Stock Trading App
Professor Brad Barber explains the new phenomenon of people using investment platforms to trade stocks vs. sports betting—many have lost large portions of their savings.