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UC Davis and Barnstorm Foundry Announce Partnership to Identify New Markets for Food Tech
UC Davis MBA students and the Innovation Institute for Food and Health are partnering with Barnstorm Foundry, a food and heath startup foundry, to discover new markets for novel food ingredients and products that are nutritious, sustainable and accessible.

Lynda and Stewart Resnick Pledge $50M to UC Davis for Sustainability Research
Historic Gift Funds New Center for Agricultural Innovation and Research Grants to Drive a Sustainable Future
The University of California, Davis, announced that philanthropists Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, have pledged the largest gift ever to the university by individual donors. The $50 million pledge will support the

QS Ranks MSBA No. 1 Globally for Return on Investment
Plus, top 10 worldwide for “Value for the Money” for fourth consecutive year
“These students took a big leap during the pandemic to study with us. We’re thrilled to help them maximize their investment in their futures in such a significant way,” says MSBA Executive Director Amy Russell.

UC Davis Graduate School of Management Recognized as Gold Top-10 Military Friendly® School
Creating opportunities for the military community
Reflecting a commitment to students and alumni in the U.S. military, the UC Davis GSM is ranked No. 6 among graduate schools and the only University of California graduate school among the top 10 in Military Friendly's latest survey.

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.