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UC Davis Wine Executive Program Opens 2026 Enrollment
Save $500 with early bird registration now through January 31
Advance your wine career with UC Davis’ four-day Wine Executive Program, blending viticulture, business strategy and global networking for professionals navigating today’s evolving wine industry.
Year in Review
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.
MBA by the Bay Turns 20
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.
How the Bank Founded by Alexander Hamilton is Transforming for the Future of Finance
Fortune interviews MBA alumna Cathinka Walstrom, BNY's Chief Commercial Officer
BNY’s Chief Commercial Officer, Cathinka Wahlstrom MBA 91, unpacks how a centuries old institution is transforming itself for the next era of finance—including how BNY is adopting AI and balancing tradition and innovation. View video.
Associate Dean Joe Chen Recognized at Principles of Community Celebration
Associate Dean and Professor Joe Chen was recognized at UC Davis’ Principles of Community 35th anniversary celebration, reflecting his commitment to an inclusive, collaborative campus environment.
Why Have Car Insurance Premiums Been Increasing Over the Past Years?
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava says the probability of payouts has gone up, modern car parts are more expensive and insurers have been using better data analytics methods to separate out high-risk drivers.
How Fatal School Shootings Impact Local Economies
Associate Professor Mike Palazzolo and fellow marketing researchers found that fatal school shootings leave emotional and economic scars, with local spending dropping as people avoid restaurants and public spaces after a tragedy.
Frugality is Hard to Afford
Associate Professor Mike Palazzolo and his co-author of their award-winning article “Frugality is Hard to Afford” explain the "poverty penalty" and how financial constraints make saving money a challenge for lower-income households.
Professor Paul Griffin Earns Best Paper Award for Relevance to Investors of Methane Gas Emissions
How equity markets penalize firms for high levels of methane vs. carbon dioxide
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Griffin recently earned the Best Paper award at the International Symposium on Carbon Accounting, Reporting and Sustainability 2025 hosted by Western Sydney University Business School.
Poets&Quants Honors Dean H. Rao Unnava with Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for leadership recognizes his enduring humanity
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
State leaders deploy AI-powered tools with greater responsibility and equity.
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
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.”