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Graduate School of Management Dean Search Continues
School of Education Dean Tom Smith named interim GSM dean
UC Davis has named School of Education Dean Tom Smith as interim dean of the Graduate School of Management while a nationwide search continues for a permanent leader expected to begin in early 2027.
Personal Branding in an AI-Driven World
Using AI to generate ideas, challenge assumptions and improve efficiency
In this month’s episode of Face to Face With Chancellor May, personal branding expert and lecturer Vanessa Errecarte sits down to discuss how to use AI as a thinking partner and stand out in a changing workforce.
What's the Difference Between a Part-Time MBA and a Full-Time MBA?
Understanding format, experience and career outcomes for both STEM-designated MBAs
Explore the differences between the Part-Time MBA and Full-Time MBA, both STEM-designated programs at UC Davis, to determine which path aligns with your career stage and goals.
How an MBA Redefines Success and Leadership
Full-Time MBA graduate Hitesh Bali's 2026 commencement speech
Full-Time Master of Business Administration graduate Hitesh Bali delivered one of the student speeches at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management’s 2026 commencement ceremony, offering a reflection on how success is redefined through uncertainty
The Power of Showing Up Every Day
MPAc graduate Mia Hildebrand's 2026 commencement speech
Recent graduate Mia Hildebrand reflects on overcoming self-doubt, building community and discovering leadership at UC Davis through showing up every day.
Growth, Belonging and Finding Confidence in Uncertainty
MSBA graduate Shruthi Khurana's 2026 commencement speech
MSBA graduate Shruthi Khurana reflects on growth, belonging and resilience in her commencement speech, highlighting uncertainty, collaboration, and confidence built through community and graduate school experience.
Class of 2026: What's Next For You?
At Commencement, our latest grads share where they're heading
Video of Class of 2026 grads who landed key roles and promotions at companies like Bloomberg, Workday AI, Big Four accounting firms and innovative startups. We asked two dozen of our newest alumni to share where they’re headed next in their careers and future pursuits.
Fighting Fire with Fire: How AI Can Help Sustain the Future of Peer Review
Keeping academic research quality strong at scale
Professors Hemant Bhargava and Pantelis Loupos argue that academic publishing has an AI problem and the answer is not to pretend AI can be kept out of peer review. The better question is whether journals will govern AI use directly, or allow it to continue through fragmented and largely invisible private use by reviewers.
Innovation Isn’t Just About Technology. It’s Also About Accounting.
Japan's pre-2000 R&D accounting environment reveals consequences for innovative output
“When people hear the phrase “innovation policy,” they usually think about government funding, intellectual property protections or investments in scientific research. Few think about accounting standards,” observes Assistant Professor Ayung Tseng.
Leadership for the AI Era. Grounded in Analytics, Driven by Purpose.
Explore how UC Davis is advancing the future of artificial intelligence through teaching, faculty research, real-world student projects and opportunities across Northern California's Super-Region, the global hub of AI innovation. Visit Al@GSM.
LIVESTREAM: Graduate School of Management Commencement Ceremony 2026
June 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm PT
We look forward to honoring all the graduates who have earned the Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Management or Master of Science in Business Analytics and hosting their friends and families during this event.
Tired of AI Screening Tools?
Lecturer Vanessa Errecarte shares the strategy to beat the system ‘upstream’
Vanessa Errecarte, UC Davis lecturer and personal branding expert, says Gen-Z can stand out by treating themselves like a CEO—owning their online presence and showcasing their unique value.