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Student Stories: From X'ian, China to Corporate Finance at Google
After completing her MBA at UC Davis, Betty Yao started her journey in Silicon Valley by joining a startup called Pillow, which she shares in this blog from Interstride. See how her career at Pillow, which was later acquired by Expedia, transitioned

New Children's Book, Behind the Mask of COVID-19 for Kids, Now Available
MBA alumna Aimee Carroll presents her debut children's book, Behind the Mask of COVID-19 for Kids. This illustrated children’s book provides a simple and easy-to-understand explanation of the virus and the pandemic.

The Deep Divide: How Can America Heal?
With deep political division across the country, Professor Kimberly Elsbach explains to CBS13 why many people choose to identify with smaller, like-minded groups. "We have a human need for distinctiveness," she says and notes that regional leaders

Robinhood Faces Legal Action Over 'Gamification' of Investing
Following news of recent legal action in Massachusetts, professor Brad Barber tells the Financial Times how the popular investment app, Robinhood blurs the boundaries between an easy-to-use customer interface and gamification. “Half of Robinhood

From Baseball to Balance Sheets: A New Field of Dreams
“I have enjoyed every minute of the MPAc program thus far.”
Double-Aggie Wyatt Tucker shares how his Aggie baseball experience eventually led him to the MPAc program and an offer from a Big 4 firm.

How Our Board is Enhancing Student Connections in Virtual Landscape
Building a foundation for student success through community
Double-Aggie and MPAc Board President Oscar Halliwell shares his goals to foster connections between students across the School.

Speed Networking: 4 Lessons Learned from Alumni
Business analytics alums share advice with students
The top tips and takeaways from a successful speed networking session with recent MSBA alumni.

98% of MSBA Class of 2020 Land Job Offers
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, McKinsey, REEF, among top firms
Six months after graduation, 98% of M.S. in Business Analytics graduates now at Amazon, eBay, Facebook, PayPal and more.

What’s an MSBA Practicum Project?
How are teams and corporate project sponsors selected
Behind the scenes of how practicum projects are developed and how the experience offers students professional growth.

MSBA Teams Claim Top Finishes at Pair of Analytics Challenges
Two tight weeks lead to strong lessons for student teams
Our MSBA student teams claimed a top-20 finish at the Adobe Analytics Challenge and reached the semifinals at Humana-Mays Healthcare Case Competition.

93% of 2021 MPAc Students Already Accepted Job Offers
Nearly all accounting students solidify offers before Thanksgiving
Less than 10 weeks into the program, 93% of MPAc students have accepted job offers from top accounting firms.

2020 Commencement Student Speakers from Largest Class Ever
Five new grads discuss inspiration, memories and what’s next
Students from each of the five degree programs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management will share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, their families, and friends in a virtual commencement on Saturday, December 12.