

The War Over Work From Home: The Data CEOs And Workers Need To Know
In Forbes, Professor Emeritus Kim Elsbach says her research has found that when people are seen in the office, even when nothing is known about the quality of their work, they are perceived as more reliable and dependable than remote workers.

Juggling Responsibilities, Seizing Opportunities as a Part-Time MBA
“The GSM has been a game-changer for me.”
Recent Graduate Debasish Panda MBA 23 shares how the Part-Time MBA program was the key to unlocking work-life balance and endless opportunities.

A New Beginning: My Journey to Grad School as First-Gen Student
My inspirations, dreams and aspirations
MPAc student Cievia Xiong describes her experience as a first-generation Hmong- American student, and how her family, friends and “ghost-mentors” inspire her to maintain a work-life balance while pursuing her career goals.

Disney Storyteller’s MBA Adventure: Tackling Challenges to Shape the Future of News
My experience navigating career, family, and education
Bay Area MBA and Emmy award-winning TV news director Joshua Hubbard reports how he manages to balance school, family and career and using his new skills to cover stories in the fast-paced news business.

3 Common Mental Health Challenges for Graduate School
How to avoid becoming overwhelmed
As you start preparing the life logistics of going back to school, don't neglect your most important asset: your mental health. Cleona Tsang MBA 23 shares tips on optimizing your mental health in order to reach your goals.

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part One
Growing through challenges in my grad school journey
"Self-compassion is the real key to success," says Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay as she shares lessons learned during the first year of the program.

Student-Athlete Life Prepared Me for Part-Time MBA
Aggie football routines positioned me well for challenges of work and MBA - you can do it!
Aggie alum and former football player, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Brandyn Lee shares how his student-athlete experience now helps him balance investment banking and MBA.

Chasing My Passion—Pivoting to New Industry and Career
Curiosity sparked as a Part-Time MBA led to new gig in data analytics
Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Gianne Yeung maps her career switch and how she knew it was time to make the jump.

'Face Time' Bias may be Working Against Those Working from Home
'Face time bias' is a real phenomenon affecting employees working remotely, says Professor Emeritus Kim Elsbach, who found that bosses tend to favor employees who they can see at work, regardless of what they're actually doing.

Stronger Together: How to Prioritize Your Wellness during Grad School
7 tips for setting yourself up for MBA success
Marielle Berman MBA 22 and Becca Litman MBA 22 share seven tips to help GSM students prioritize their mental health and wellness so they are set up for success while getting their degree.

When Life Threw Me a Curveball, the UC Davis MBA Adapted with Me
A cross-country move was just a bump in the road toward earning my MBA
If I’ve learned anything about myself over the years, it's that I never know where I am going to end up. I just know I’m lucky to have found an MBA program that is as adaptable as I am.

Discovering a New Path: From Engineering to Strategy
How a UC Davis MBA enabled my career pivot
After graduating with a degree in chemical engineering and getting a job at an oil refinery in California, I realized that a business role could present interesting problems and challenges much like an engineering role could.

Let’s Talk Business! Engineering My Future Career
UC Davis MBA program helps me learn business skills, lingo and apply it to my career
I know what words like “cash,” “credit,” and having a “balanced budget” mean in a personal finance context. But I was lost in my engineering job at a local utility company when co-workers used industry lingo to describe corporate budgets.

MBA Student-Athlete Becomes a Champion On and Off the Field
“The best blessing in disguise I will ever receive”
Full-Time MBA student Kate Graham shares her experience winning a lacrosse championship with UC Davis, and how she balances her schoolwork.

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: MSBA Alumna Lands Dream Job at Google
How my Venezuelan culture shaped my academic and professional journey
“Do you want to be successful? If so, help others become successful. It’s a simple formula,” writes MSBA alumna Ana Parra Vera, an MSBA grad now at Google.

Serving on a Board: How Women in Leadership Opened My Eyes
Finding female mentorship with the PUENTES board
Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Meagan Travlos served on a non-profit board through the student-led Women in Leadership Board Fellows Program.

UC Davis Online MBA Offers Flexibility and Real-Time ROI
“The genuine encouragement from advisors, professors, and peers has kept me connected and engaged."
“The Online MBA program allows you to curate your schedule that fits your timelines, responsibilities and professional goals,” student Kim-Mai Hoang says.

One Incredible Journey: My Six-Year MBA Sacrifice
‘Dedication and resilience led me to this moment.’
After years of sacrifice, recent Full-Time MBA graduate Tarun Chinniah finally received the pay-off he’d set out for: his MBA degree.

Who is "Henry Lee"? My MBA Journey and Jeopardy! Aspirations
Earning my UC Davis MBA changed the way I think.
Bay Area Part-Time MBA alumnus Henry Lee shares four big takeaways from his MBA journey, including a game show experience.

Take the Reins: How Horses Can Increase Your Mental Health Awareness
Equestrian therapy at UC Davis offers natural healing power
Full-Time MBA student Ash Singh shares what it’s like to earn his horsemanship from the UC Davis Equestrian Center and how horses strengthen emotional intelligence.