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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.
Class of 2024: What’s Next for You?
View videos of our newest alumni from the Class of 2023 who share where they are heading next in their careers and future pursuits.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Meg Lee MBA 22
Finance Manager at E. & J. Gallo Winery
Alum Meg Lee shares how skills from her Sacramento Part-Time MBA propel her wine industry career and offers insights on Gen-Z, the changing workforce, and the rise of non-alcoholic consumption.
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.
Celebrating Our 2024 Student and Teacher Award Honorees
Recognition for outstanding achievements
Every 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.
Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: May 2024
SIEML Previews B-School | Poets&Quants Honors Two UC Davis MBAs | Elon Musk to Tesla's Supercharger Team: You're Fired!
Dean H. Rao Unnava's May 2024 Big 3 features: UC Davis hosted 50 undergrads from 18 Hispanic Serving Institutions and 17 Historically Black Colleges for SIEML; Poets&Quants named two UC Davis MBAs among the best; and insights on Elon Musk’s firing of Tesla’s Supercharger team.
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.
IIM Bangalore Honors Professor Hemant Bhargava with Distinguished Alumni Award
Distinguished Professor Bhargava to receive alma mater's coveted award
A 1996 alumnus of IIM Bangalore, Bhargava is an academic leader in decision analytics and economics of platform-driven markets. He co-founded the UC Davis MSBA program and served as associate dean at the Graduate School of Management.
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 .
How My MBA Beat My Imposter Syndrome
"I learned how to truly advocate for myself, ask bold questions, and take control of my career.”
Verenice Andrade MBA 24 conquered adversity in her hometown to seize opportunity as a senior paralegal at PG&E. Her journey as she pursued an MBA at UC Davis, elevating her skills and unlocking limitless opportunities.