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AACSB’s “Innovations That Inspire” Initiative Recognizes UC Davis
Worldwide business school organization recognizes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion
The Graduate School of Management's 21-Week Anti-Racism Challenge was awarded for its efforts to elevate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its community.
Labeling Key to Success of Software Company Innovations, Research Suggests
‘Category Innovation’ a Strategy
Using language to signal that something is “new and different” is an important tool for success, University of California, Davis, research suggests.
Gary Lew MBA 98 Honored with Outstanding Service Award
Alumni Association acknowledges peer and lecturer for service to community
Gary Lew, a consultant in the aviation finance industry who also serves as lecturer for UC Davis Graduate School of Management, has been recognized with the 2021-22 Outstanding Service Award.
Alumna Jennifer Vogt Honored with Distinguished Achievement Award
Award-winning media executive recognized for her international leadership and impact
Emmy and Tony-award winning senior media executive and GSM alumna, Jennifer Vogt MBA 03, is the recipient of the 2021-22 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Graduate School of Management’s Alumni Association.
MBA Alumna Venita Sivamani Honored with Rising Star Award
Entrepreneur acknowledged for her leadership in holistic medicine and innovation
A medical and education industry entrepreneur, Venita Sivamani BS 07, MBA 15, a two-time UC Davis alumna and the CEO and founder of LearnSkin, accepted the Rising Start Award at the 18th annual Peer-to-Pier event in San Francisco.
From Pantries to Professions: Alumni Couple Give $8M for Holistic Student Support
Alumni Michael and Joelle Hurlston endow deanship at Graduate School of Management
Joelle and Michael Hurlston want all students at the University of California, Davis, to have every opportunity for a successful future. The alumni and longtime donors are giving $8 million to support Aggies' basic needs, career development, innovation opportunities and graduate school experiences.
UC Davis MBA among Top 12 in U.S. with Highest Return for Grads Earning $100,000-Plus
MBA grads from top business schools who have at least a 160% average return, U.S. News data shows
The salary-to-debt ratio is based on the UC Davis Full-Time MBA class of 2020 average salary and signing bonus within three months of graduating, which was $130,317, and their average borrowed student debt of $55,531.
Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks UC Davis MBA in Top 40 Overall and Top 10 for Diversity
Based on learning, networking, entrepreneurship, compensation, and, for the first time, diversity
Based on surveys from students, alumni and recruiters, as well as compensation and employment data, the UC Davis Full-Time MBA ranks: No. 36 overall in U.S., No. 10 for student diversity in the U.S., No. 8 for the highest percentage of female and nonbinary students.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management to Offer Interest-Free Deferred Tuition for Online MBA Students
Pilot program designed to increase access to higher education
New deferred tuition pilot program aims to reduce the financial barriers to pursuing an MBA by helping students avoid interest payments.
MBA-Led Start-Up Earns $10K at 21st Annual Big Bang! Business Competition
An Airbnb for EV drivers
Led by Founder and CEO Angel Daniel Melchor and Chief Business Officer Meredith Roberts, a pair of UC Davis MBA students, local start-up INN>CHRG won the $10K Energy + Sustainability Award as part of the Big Bang! Business Competition.
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Military Friendly® School
Supporting students on active duty and veterans
Elite Silver Award as a 2021-2022 Military Friendly® graduate school reflects our commitment to creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community.
Professor Hemant Bhargava Recognized among Top 100 Academic Data Leaders in the World
Professor Hemant Bhargava becomes the only UC Davis academic named to the top-100 list by CDO Magazine.
