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MBA Alumnus Earns Prestigious Master of Wine Recognition
With two decades of experience in the wine industry, Curtis Mann MBA 06 was recently named one of seven new Masters of Wine. Mann is the 53rd person in the U.S. to earn this prestigious recognition.
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Humanly, pHixed and Soma Loans are Semifinalists in Kings Capitalize Contest
Humanly, pHixed and Soma Loans, startups with connections to the institute, advanced among the eight semifinalists in the Sacramento Kings annual Capitalize contest, which showcases local entrepreneurial talent and provide startups with the
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Entrepreneurial Success Focus of Academy Program
A new offering from UC Davis is focused on helping participants identify commercial application for their research. The National Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy is designed to help researchers, faculty, postdocs, and students in veterinary
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Negotiate Anything: How to Rebuild Trust When It's Lost
In this podcast episode of Negotiate Anything, Professor Kim Elsbach teaches us how to rebuild trust when it has been lost.
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Surprisingly Tasty Solution to Tahoe’s Little Monsters
Our team's 10-week project to turn tiny invasive shrimp into a business
Tiny invasive shrimp are clouding Lake Tahoe's blue waters. UC Davis researchers called on MBAs to turn an environmental problem into a business opportunity—dog treats!
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Alumni Spotlight: Chris Riggin MPAc 19
Tax Consultant at Deloitte
What's it like working at a Big Four firm? A tax consultant at Deloitte, alumnus Chris Riggin MPAc 19 shares how internal collaboration at Deloitte makes it possible to meet the client challenges of keeping up with accounting rules and regulations in
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Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
Professor Donald Palmer offers expert analysis to ABC Melbourne Radio regarding the role leadership plays in protecting institutions from financial damages during the Australian Royal Commission.
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Another Top-50 MBA Program Joins STEM Tsunami
UC Davis joins other MBA programs with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) designation, thus making graduates eligible for as much as three years’ employment without a visa.
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Another Top-50 MBA Program Joins STEM Tsunami
UC Davis joins other MBA programs with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) designation, thus making graduates eligible for as much as three years’ employment without a visa.
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Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
Professor Donald Palmer offers expert analysis to ABC Melbourne Radio regarding the role leadership plays in protecting institutions from financial damages during the Australian Royal Commission.
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Professor Warns: A Recession ‘The Likes of Which We’ve Never Seen Before’ Could Be on its Way
American companies are ignoring the risks of climate change at their own peril, according to Professor Paul Griffin who warns extreme weather caused by the climate crisis could result in a devastating economic recession.
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The Next Economic Recession Will Likely Come From Climate Crisis, Researcher Says
American companies are ignoring the risks of climate change at their own peril, according to a researcher Paul Griffin who warns that extreme weather caused by the climate crisis could result in a devastating economic recession.