To the UC Davis community: We are asking that you send thoughts and prayers to Rao and Vasu Unnava and their family. These two beloved members of the UC Davis community are among the thousands missing in the recent Nepal-Tibet flash floods.
Five-year appointment recognizes Dokko’s excellence in research, teaching and service
Professor Gina Dokko has been appointed the Michael and Renée Child Professor in Business at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, effective July 1, 2026. Her five-year appointment extends through June 30, 2031.
The endowed professorship
Global recognition for student-centered communications
The Graduate School of Management marketing and communications team earned a global CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award for an innovative commencement video.
June 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm PT
We look forward to honoring all the graduates who have earned the Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Management or Master of Science in Business Analytics and hosting their friends and families during this event.
UC Davis competition awards nearly $100,000 to startups advancing AI, healthcare, agtech, edtech and sustainability
From AI-powered manufacturing solutions and livestock health tech to agricultural genomics and life-saving medical devices, this year's Big Bang! Business Competition at UC Davis showcased the next generation of innovators tackling real-world challenges. View Video.
Recognition for outstanding achievements at Evening of Excellence
Each year our community recognizes outstanding teachers, students and graduates who embrace the School’s core values of passionate and energetic leadership, and who demonstrate a commitment to team building and service. Learn more about this year's honorees.
Global leaders strategize on food and health innovation | Counterintuitive personal branding | Big Bang! awards $100,000 to student entrepreneurs
Dean H. Rao Unnava’s final Big 3 video highlights global collaboration on food and health innovation, Lecturer Vanessa Errecarte’s new book on personal branding, and trailblazing student entrepreneurs win big at the 26th annual Big Bang! Business Competition.
Team of Master of Science in Business Analytics grads win Residency Award
Out of 90+ entries, the Mike and Renée Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship celebrated eight promising ventures tackling challenges in animal health, education, healthcare, sustainability, food systems, and social impact.
International faculty recognition | Research in Action | New accelerators for UC Davis startups
Dean H. Rao Unnava’s latest Big 3 features international recognition for Professor Prasad Naik, top scholars convening at GSM finance and qualitative research conferences, and new accelerators and funding for promising UC Davis startups.
Backed by top angels including UC Davis GSM-connected investors
A pioneering national network of angel investors championing critical breakthroughs in food and health, including several Graduate School of Management-connected leaders, will empower and support startups with early stage capital.
Airline maverick’s 40-year journey | Online MBA earns national recognition | Faculty advancing machine learning impact
Dean H. Rao Unnava’s latest Big 3 highlights airline industry leader Maury Gallagher as Dean’s Distinguished Speaker, national recognition for the UC Davis Online MBA and faculty research advancing health care through machine learning.
2025 a year of energy, growth and renewed affirmation of our mission
Across the GSM, 2025 was a year of energy, growth and renewed affirmation of our mission to prepare bold, collaborative leaders. As we look ahead, our foundation is stronger, our community is broader, and our capacity to shape future business leaders has never been greater.
Nationally ranked part-time program prepares collaborative leaders for San Francisco region
Launching the Bay Area Part-Time MBA program two decades ago marked a decisive step—one rooted in growing demand, alumni strength and a clear-eyed view of where business leadership was headed.
Welcoming New Undergrad Business Majors | Poets&Quants Lifetime Leadership Award | MarCom Team Earns Peer Accolades
Dean Unnava’s latest Big 3 video highlights his Poets&Quants Lifetime Achievement Award, our award-winning Marketing and Communications team and the nationally recognized launch of UC Davis’ undergraduate business major.
"Our Vibe" student recruitment video recognized as "Best of CASE District VII"
Our small but mighty GSM Marketing and Communications team recently took home another award, this time for outstanding video work. Over the years, they've earned 21 CASE awards—gold, silver, bronze, and “Best of” honors—from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
Part-Time MBA and MM programs move to Aggie Square, Distinguished Professor Bhargava named associate dean, MSBA tops ROI globally
Dean Unnava’s latest Big 3 video highlights our Sacramento Part-Time MBA/MM classes moving to the Aggie Square innovation hub, Professor Hemant Bhargava’s thought leadership in AI economics and QS ranking our MSBA No. 1 globally for ROI.
Stepping down as dean, professors earn endowed chairs, new MBAs on the ropes
This latest Big 3 video features Dean Unnava's decision to step down and return to the faculty, two internationally renowned scholars named as Glock Chairs and new MBA students building teamwork skills at the Sonoma Challenge Ropes Course.
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.
David Woodruff and Hollis Skaife conclude decades of impact in operations research, accounting and academic leadership
The two internationally renowned senior faculty members will retire from their academic roles on July 1, 2025. Each leaves a legacy of scholarship, mentorship and service that has shaped the School and influenced their respective fields.
Viticulture & Enology launches Hilgard631 small-batch label
For the first time since its founding in 1880, the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology is selling wine to the public—thanks in part to a team of MBA students whose strategic plan helped turn a longtime vision into reality.