UC Davis Graduate School of Management

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.

10/07/2026

Fall Quarter is in full swing! A friendly reminder to check our GSM web calendar, as we’re adding new events daily ▶️ https://bit.ly/47FEMzH

Not a student yet? Take your first step toward becoming a GSM Aggie by visiting a class or attending Fall Open House on Oct. 24th.

Photo Descriptions:

-A group of people attend a football tailgate under white tents, many wearing blue and gold UC Davis gear. Shout out to Joncarlo Mark MBA 00 for getting everyone together!

-A group of UC Davis GSM students in athletic wear gather on a grass field around a sign that reads “GSM Olympics”. Thank you ASM for keeping this tradition of friendly competition going!

10/06/2026

Have questions about the new Flex MBA or Flex Master of Management at UC Davis? Join members of our GSM community for an open conversation about academics, career development, admissions, the student experience, and how students at different stages of their careers learn from one another.

Bring your questions and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4rSR8Oi

10/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce a practitioner-led look at enterprise AI. The new AI@Work digital magazine led by Ashwin Kumar Suresh MSBA 19 examines how AI is being integrated across business functions, from strategy and operations to product and customer experience. Through first-person perspectives, experts will explore the opportunities, challenges and lessons shaping enterprise adoption.

Check out the first issue: https://bit.ly/47taDDz with contributions from Sonic Prabhudesai MSBA 18, Smita Madam MBA 18 and Darin LaFramboise UC Davis 07.

Interested in participating in a future issue? Contact the editorial team.

10/02/2026

From California to Canada and Mexico, incoming students share what brought them to UC Davis and what they’re looking forward to as they begin their graduate business journey.

Video Description: A montage of student interviews recorded at an outdoor reception, holding signs and sharing their reasons for choosing business school at UC Davis.