My MBA Journey Empowering Rural Healthcare Access
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My MBA Journey Empowering Rural Healthcare Access

Collaborative leadership key to establishing medical education in Northern California

Alum Kristy Bird MaKieve leverages her MBA skills to spearhead multiple non-profits and groundbreaking medical education initiatives, revolutionizing rural healthcare access and education in Northern California.

A New Beginning: My Journey to Grad School as a First-Gen Student
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A New Beginning: My Journey to Grad School as a First-Gen Student

My inspirations, dreams and aspirations

MPAc student Cievia Xiong describes her experience as a first-generation Hmong- American student, and how her family, friends and “ghost-mentors” inspire her to maintain a work-life balance while pursuing her career goals.  

Following My California Dream in the MSBA in San Francisco
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Following My California Dream in the MSBA in San Francisco

Thriving in a rigorous graduate business program

“The City is a perfect blend of networking opportunities, spectacular sunset views, nightlife and much more. I’m finally living my California dream!” says student Rishika Chaudhary.

3 Common Mental Health Challenges for Graduate School
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3 Common Mental Health Challenges for Graduate School

How to avoid becoming overwhelmed

As you start preparing the life logistics of going back to school, don't neglect your most important asset: your mental health. Cleona Tsang MBA 23 shares tips on optimizing your mental health in order to reach your goals.

5 More Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part Two
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5 More Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part Two

Get involved, indulge yourself and seek staff expertise

Building on her advice, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay offers five more tips to help you get ahead in grad school.

Stronger Together: How to Prioritize Your Wellness during Grad School
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Stronger Together: How to Prioritize Your Wellness during Grad School

7 tips for setting yourself up for MBA success

Marielle Berman MBA 22 and Becca Litman MBA 22 share seven tips to help GSM students prioritize their mental health and wellness so they are set up for success while getting their degree. 

5 Mental Health Tips for Grad School
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5 Mental Health Tips for Grad School

MSBA students offer advice on self-care, compassion, positivity

World Mental Health Day spurred our MSBA students to jump on Instagram to post tips to alleviate stress and focus on personal wellness.

3 Ways an MBA Propelled My Success in Digital Health
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3 Ways an MBA Propelled My Success in Digital Health

Accelerated opportunities + enhanced business skills + breadth of UC Davis

As a global biopharmaceutical and digital health executive, triple-Aggie alumna Melinda Decker says her MBA kick-started her current career in digital health.

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: MSBA Alumna Lands Dream Job at Google
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Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: MSBA Alumna Lands Dream Job at Google

How my Venezuelan culture shaped my academic and professional journey

“Do you want to be successful? If so, help others become successful. It’s a simple formula,” writes MSBA alumna Ana Parra Vera, an MSBA grad now at Google.

Take the Reins: How Horses Can Increase Your Mental Health Awareness
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Take the Reins: How Horses Can Increase Your Mental Health Awareness

Equestrian therapy at UC Davis offers natural healing power

Full-Time MBA student Ash Singh shares what it’s like to earn his horsemanship from the UC Davis Equestrian Center and how horses strengthen emotional intelligence.

New Rapid COVID-19 Test the Result of Partnership with Maurice Gallagher
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New Rapid COVID-19 Test the Result of Partnership with Maurice Gallagher

UC Davis and alumnus Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., CEO of Allegiant Travel Company, partner on first COVID-19 test involving mass spectrometry, robotics and machine learning. The Gallaghers' major gift in 2007 named Gallagher Hall, our campus home.

5 Tips For Overcoming Business School Stress
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5 Tips For Overcoming Business School Stress

According to a survey by the American College Health Association, 66% of graduate and professional students experienced above-average stress—and that was before the coronavirus pandemic.

24 Hours in My Life as a Full-Time MBA
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24 Hours in My Life as a Full-Time MBA

Living a balanced life and enjoying all the little sips

A coffee connoisseur, MBA student and ambassador Tarun Chinniah keeps a meticulous schedule—with plenty of java breaks.

5 New Year's Resolutions to Enhance My Grad School Experience
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5 New Year's Resolutions to Enhance My Grad School Experience

Setting goals for better health and better results in the classroom

MSBA student William Ma shares five ways he seeks to improve himself in 2021 and beyond to meet personal and professional goals.

Podcast: Three Ways to Unlock Your Resilient Mindset
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Podcast: Three Ways to Unlock Your Resilient Mindset

MBA alum and cognitive behavioral coach Casey Field explores stress, uncertainty

2020 has been a year of hurt, fear and uncertainty. In a blog and podcast MBA alum Casey Field explains how to develop a resilient mindset.

How I’m Staying Healthy and Productive During the Pandemic
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How I’m Staying Healthy and Productive During the Pandemic

Five tips to help you with remote work and staying active

Stressed while working from home? Bay Area MBA student Connie Xu offers five tips for productivity and how to stay active while working remotely.