What the UC Davis MBA taught me about trust, confidence and executive accountability
“The decision to pursue an MBA was not about changing careers. It was about strengthening my ability to lead,” says alumna Ashlee Cervantes Thomas, CEO of a leading security company. “It changed my life as a leader.”
Why science-based startups need a different model
“That exit should have been ours.” MBA alumnus Tim Keller, founder of Gunrock Venture Studio, unpacks why deep-tech, science-based startups collapse—and makes the case for a faster, smarter venture studio model.
Inside the MBA Residential: Where community fuels innovation, networks and real-world strategy
From her family’s small-town businesses in Michoacán to debating strategy with startup founders, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Stephanie Martinez discovers entrepreneurship is legacy, community and courage.
Not just a degree—a toolkit that opened doors
From nonprofit healthcare to executive leadership, alumna Sara Howard explains how UC Davis’s collaborative MBA delivered a real-world toolkit—fast-tracking her career with immediate ROI and lasting impact.
Building a stronger business foundation while raising my daughter and teaching photography
First-gen photographer and working mom Melissa Sanchez Robinson shares how UC Davis’ Sacramento Part-Time MBA is helping her scale her creative business, build confidence and open new doors for her family’s future.
“I pursued an MBA to understand business—and my own blind spots.”
From dropping out of college to launching a viral nonprofit and building Cosmoforge, a thriving marketing agency, this entrepreneur found purpose—and powerful partnerships—through the UC Davis Full-Time MBA.
Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava and USC Professor D. Daniel Sokol argue that the policy "will hurt U.S. growth and innovation, at a time when the global arms race for AI creates a vital need for the sharpest human talent and innovators."
Winners showcase innovations in animal health, food sciences and STEM education
Livestock microchip developer Nexa Labs won the $25,000 top prize at the 2025 Big Bang!, where the UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded $100,000+ to startups developing promising solutions.
Dean H. Rao Unnava celebrates Sacramento innovation district coming to life
Dean H. Rao Unnava celebrates the opening of Aggie Square—a dynamic, $1.1 billion hub in the heart of the state capital where students will collaborate with researchers and industry, gain hands-on experience, build networks and drive innovation.
MBA alumnus Mac Clemmens’ Streamline web platform reaches millions
“The Graduate School of Management helped me recognize that if I truly wanted to create lasting change, I needed a different approach—one that could grow, adapt, and serve thousands of organizations at scale,” says MBA alumnus Mac Clemmens.
Making strategic decisions in marketing, finance, research and development
Markstrat is an engaging, hands-on business simulation that brings marketing strategy to life. Bay Area MBA student Timothy O'Brien shared how it offers invaluable experience in strategic decision-making, market research, and team collaboration—skills that directly apply to real-world business success.
UC Davis MBA teams consult on market research for new products
The UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health at its annual Partner Summit today announced an expanded collaboration with Denmark-based BioInnovation Institute (BII) to accelerate commercialization of discoveries in protein nutrition.
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.
Entrepreneurship and strategy opened new doors
Antonio Hurtado MBA 22 shares how his MBA prepared him to launch a healthcare product, how he leveraged Amazon for e-commerce success, and offers his tips on branding and sales.
The power of purpose, dedication, and entrepreneurship
MBA student Dillon Hill shares his entrepreneurial journey having launched charities, set fundraising world-records, founded a marketing agency, won the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition and more.
Poets&Quants: UC Davis Thought Leadership Video Series
In the latest UC Davis Thought Leadership Series, John Byrne interviews Professor Greta Hsu, whose pioneering research on “categorical stickiness” explains how moviemakers, tobacco companies and book authors position themselves in the market.
Poets&Quants: UC Davis Thought Leadership Video Series
Catch the first in our series of UC Davis Thought Leadership spotlights with Poets&Quants. Professor Andrew Hargadon is at the forefront of teaching, research and practice in cross-disciplinary entrepreneurship.
Growing my family legacy of innovation with education and leadership
Sacramento MBA Marisol Ibarra reflects on how her upbringing and legislative background have fueled her desire to create positive change by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Building a sustainable fashion marketplace on the international stage
MBA student Amita Nair and her team developed a sustainable fashion marketplace for the world's largest student social entrepreneurship competition—backed by the United Nations.
Big Bang! journey offers rich immersion in entrepreneurship
UC Davis MBA alumna Regina Hoang is now CEO of Storx Technologies, the 2022 Big Bang! Business Competition top prize winner. She reflects on the experience and how the company's transabdominal fetal pulse oximeter will transform labor and delivery.