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From Self-Doubt to Success: Personal Branding Insights from Sutter Health CEO
Guest Lecturer: Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sutter Health
Henna Sawhney MBA 24 shares lessons from Sutter Health CEO Warner Thomas who detailed how he overcame imposter syndrome and discovered his "why" while building a strong, authentic personal brand.

HappyFeed Wins Food and Ag Category at Big Bang! Business Competition
Building community and sustainable change through social cause and entrepreneurship
Galih Setiawan MBA 24, co-founder of HappyFeed, reflects on his journey as a first-gen student transitioning from corporate life to winning the Food and Ag category in the Big Bang! Business Competition, and how UC Davis GSM nurtured his entrepreneurial spirit.

Navigating Uncertainty: How Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis Brought Clarity and Community
“I’ve found more direction as to what I want to do next, not only with my career, but with my life in general.”
Alex Schultz MBA 25 found clarity and community at UC Davis. His Bay Area Part-Time MBA journey led to lasting friendships, leadership roles, and renewed career direction.

Meet Our 2024 Commencement Student Speakers
Six new GSM grads share why they chose UC Davis
Graduates from each of the six degree programs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management will take the stage this Commencement Day to share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, families, and friends.

Emotional Intelligence and Design Thinking: How SIEML at UC Davis Sparked My Drive for an MBA
Empowering others through financial literacy and personal development
Delaware State University undergrad Nyjah Smarr traveled to UC Davis for the 10-day Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders, where she discovered the value of earning an MBA to develop financial literacy and personal development initiatives for her community.

How an MBA is Preparing Me for Real-World Success
Building networks, skill development and solution-focused strategies
“My journey has been much more than textbooks, lectures and assignments. It's been a transformative experience that goes far beyond the confines of the classroom,” says Bay Area MBA Anuja Gupta .

From Software Novice to MBA Leader: How an MBA Enhanced My Network
Leadership cultivated beyond the classroom
Sacramento MBA student Aniket Goundaje shares his journey of self-discovery from questioning his abilities to embracing leadership opportunities at UC Davis, navigating unfamiliar territories and finding a work-life balance.

Slice of Life Video: Master of Science in Business Analytics
Fusing data science with business acumen for global impact in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
You'll thrive in the global innovation hub of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, networking with trailblazers pushing the envelope on business analytics and data-driven decision-making. Hear why MSBA students chose UC Davis and professors who bring their cutting-edge research to class.

Building Trust, Shaping Legacies: Our Takeaways from the MBA Collaborative Leadership Retreat
Four pillars to be a collaborative leader
Jessica Cheng MBA 23 and Jaimie Asakawa MBA 24 recapped the three-day Collaborative Leadership Retreat, showcasing MBA students' insights from inspirational leaders and their exploration of effective leadership strategies.

Winning the UC Davis Aggie Hack 2024: Analyzing Data To Save Lives
Our 48-hour marathon to strategize road safety improvements for San Francisco
Cindy Jeon MSBA 24 shares her team’s winning strategy in the UC Davis Aggie Hack, where participants were tasked with creating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve road safety in San Francisco.

Bringing My Data Analytics Insights to MSBA Class to Inspire Students
Sharing my experiences at Home Depot and Google
Alum Rohan Ranshinge revisited the MSBA classroom to share how the program unlocked opportunities, refined skills, and propelled his career success in analytics at Home Depot and Google.

UC Davis Undergrad Leads to MPAc Success at Deloitte
Alum Megan Smith share advice on time management and CPA exam scheduling
In this Q&A, Double Aggie Megan Smith MPAc 23 discusses leveraging early application to the MPAc program as a UC Davis undergrad, balancing academics and extracurriculars, and her role as an audit & assurance assistant at Deloitte.