UC Davis Graduate School of Management

10/27/2026

At UC Davis, we’re building tomorrow’s leaders in clean energy technology, policy and more as the nation's most sustainable university.

Join Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion Academic Director Benjamin Finkelor MBA 04 for a virtual info session on how an MBA can be key to breaking into the growing energy sector: https://bit.ly/4zUVVkS

10/26/2026

A Hack for Health ⚕️ UC Davis Graduate School of Management is proud to sponsor this year's 24-hour HackRx Hackathon in Sacramento. On November 15, students will come together to build creative projects that advance healthcare.

Meet our Admissions team and learn about the 12-month accelerated M.S. in Business Analytics program coming to UC Davis next year.

Open to any college student or recent graduate—register by Nov. 8 to join as an individual or team: https://bit.ly/4z9YqQm

10/21/2026

"UC Davis students are thinking about not just being successful themselves, but how their success can make things better for their enterprise, society or the planet.” — Chancellor Gary S. May

It was a pleasure to host Chancellor May with GSM staff for “Office Hours” at Gallagher Hall! Read about the discussion on service, leadership and opportunities to connect business expertise with university research for a better world: https://bit.ly/4i01bOd

Photo Description: May gathers with GSM staff members in a light-filled hallway. They are also joined by a service dog.

10/20/2026

Alumni Spotlight: From leading the UC Davis Men’s Rugby team to landing a sales tech role at Craft.co, Double Aggie alum George Zavala MSBA 26 offers a glimpse into the one-year, STEM-Designated degree that put his career on the fast track: https://bit.ly/4i4yMW4

Photo Description: Zavala (third from right) is joined by classmates and staff at an outdoor reception on the UC Davis campus. They are wearing professional business attire and nametags.

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10/19/2026

Future GSM Aggies: You’re Invited! Join us for Fall Open House on Oct. 24th for a sample of graduate school life at UC Davis.

🔹 Hear from faculty. Join faculty for a Q&A about what you’ll learn, how they teach, and what you can expect in the classroom.
🔹 Explore programs. Dedicated sessions for MBA, MPAc, MM, and MSBA walk you through curriculum, structure, and what it takes to get in. Choose one, a few, or all to find your fit.
🔹 Meet the people. Talk with alumni and current students about their time at GSM: the classes, the relationships, the community they built.
🔹 Ask anything, one-on-one. Admissions counselors onsite all day.

RSVP to save your spot, space is limited! https://bit.ly/47UgG4h
All attendees will receive an application fee waiver.

10/15/2026

Aggies at Work: Victoria Zimmerle MBA 17 is one of the Capital Region's newest CEOs featured in Comstock's magazine this month. After taking the helm as CEO of First 5 Yolo this summer, Zimmerle shares her vision for sustainable funding, community partnerships and supporting local families. Read more below.

We talked to 11 of the region's new CEOs. Here are their visions

10/14/2026

Student Spotlight: Bryan Estrada MBA 27 reflects on his growth at UC Davis and strong family roots that helped him get to where he is today. His parents’ journey from Guanajuato, Mexico to California’s Central Valley continues to inspire his education and approach to leadership.

“I have classmates who share my story. We are vessels for our families’ histories and futures, carrying the weight of breaking cycles while honoring the sacrifices of our parents, grandparents and cultures.”

Halfway through the Part-Time MBA program, Estrada says he’s grown as a leader in ways he didn’t expect. Read more: https://bit.ly/4s33SSF

Photo Description: Estrada is pictured with classmates during a class at Gallagher Hall. They are in front of a presentation screen, waving or giving a thumbs up in a group photo.

10/12/2026

Emeritus Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin presented findings from his co-authored research on ESG materiality and its impact on corporate sustainability priorities at the Accountability in a Sustainable World Quarterly Conference.

Re-play his seminar here: https://bit.ly/4ysbXC0

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

"Quite literally, the job offer I received in the data field was a direct result of my UC Davis MSBA.”

Now a Data Analyst at Chime, recent graduate Spencer Holsinger MSBA 26 reflects on his professional growth and the role UC Davis played in his career breakthrough: https://bit.ly/4zdNj8E |

From teaching middle school to landing a data analyst role at Chime, Spencer Holsinger shares how the UC Davis MSBA helped turn 1,000 job applications into a career breakthrough.