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Building a Food and Health “Ecosystem” for Innovative Commercial Research at UC Davis
Harold Schmitz, senior GSM scholar and partner at The March Group, tells Nutrition Insight that UC Davis spans the whole network of a business model, including management, finance, marketing, and genomics.

UC Davis Health Appoints Systemwide Chief Operating Officer
Alum Michael Condrin MBA 02 joins executive leadership team at UC Davis Health
Sacramento Part-Time MBA alumnus Michael Condrin has been named system chief operating officer and chief administrator of UC Davis Medical Center, overseeing strategy across UC Davis Health’s clinical division.

The Impact of Climate Change on Financial Markets: Lack of Consensus Perils Investors
Professor Paul Griffin say 30+ years of academic research falls short
Despite three decades of research, academia lacks consensus on climate-related financial risk. Emeritus Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin co-wrote a study that identified key papers, highlighting ongoing uncertainties that disadvantage investors and hinder policymakers.

Jesse Pataria Honored among Poets&Quants 2024 Best & Brightest Online MBAs
Recent Online MBA graduate Jesse Pataria has been recognized among Poets&Quants' 2024 Best & Brightest Online MBAs. Pataria says he chose UC Davis to enhance his leadership skills, improve workplace efficiency and foster strong networks.

Attending an MBA Fair? Check Out Our Advice to Prepare
You’ve just registered for your first MBA fair—now what?
We’d like to offer several tips, including must-do’s whether meeting with us or other schools, preparing your elevator pitch, plus questions to ask the admissions team and follow-up etiquette.

Poets&Quants Thought Leadership Video Series: Professor David Woodruff On Optimizing Operations
In an interview with Poets&Quants' John A. Byrne, Professor David Woodruff discusses teaching the core Data Analysis for Managers course, which aligns with his research in business analytics, operations, and planning under uncertainty.

UC Davis Students' Seizure-Predicting Device Wins Top Prize at Big Bang! Business Competition
Other winning innovations improve black maternal health, offer affordable veterinary training tools and more
UC Davis students won the $25,000 first prize at the 24th Big Bang! Business Competition, organized by the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Taking on the Giants: Exploring the Biotechnology Industry
Inside look at Genentech, BioMarin, Beckman Coulter and Novonesis
As part of the Biotechnology Industry Immersion, Kathy Truong MBA 24 and Liza Santa Ana MBA 24 participated in a series of site visits, sharing insights from their firsthand experiences at Genentech, BioMarin, Beckman Coulter, and Novozymes.

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 2024 who share where they are heading next in their careers and future pursuits.