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51�ԹϺ�� Davis M.B.A. by the Bay Program Turns 20

Jocelyn C Anderson — January 07, 2026 - 12:30pm

When the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Graduate School of Management launched its Bay Area Part-Time M.B.A. program two decades ago, it was a decisive step rooted in demand, alumni strength and a clear-eyed view of where business leadership was headed.

In fall 2005, the school welcomed its first Bay Area cohort to weekend classes at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center, strategically located along the Interstate 680 and 580 corridor.

Risks of AI Mirror Social Media

Jocelyn C Anderson — November 17, 2025 - 10:41am

Artificial intelligence is already blurring how we think about what is real, even when we know the truth.

A recent study at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis had AI chatbots send messages to people’s phones to remind them to get their steps in. Those messages were interactive. Sometimes the chatbot would tell a joke based on this example provided by the research team:

Do you know what a sloth's favorite exercise is?

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Pairing Science with Social Justice

Russell L Thebaud — February 18, 2025 - 4:00pm

Rather than petri dishes or microscopes, in Brie Tripp’s lab you’ll find diverse undergrads gathered around laptops, carrying out the lab’s unique mandate of studying how to promote social and racial justice in science classrooms.

Fortifying Bouillon Could Reduce Malnutrition in West Africa

Russell L Thebaud — February 18, 2025 - 12:56pm

In September, the Nigerian government made an important change to its food fortification program to date — a set of standards outlining that voluntarily fortified bouillon cubes must contain minimum amounts of four micronutrients: iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12. While some foods are already fortified in the country, the dehydrated seasoning blocks, consumed in virtually all Nigerian households, may prove to be the ideal vessel for some vitamins and minerals.

The Music of Comedy

Russell L Thebaud — November 18, 2024 - 10:40am

Seeing a JR De Guzman ’12 show is a lot like attending a concert. The comedian walks onstage with his acoustic guitar over his shoulder and starts in on a mix of stories and songs — but all were written for big laughs.

De Guzman ’12 has been bringing his unique blend of music and comedy to audiences around the world on almost constant tour since 2021. For this year’s “Working It Out” tour, he wrote an original song for every city he visited.

The Problem with Microplastics

Russell L Thebaud — November 18, 2024 - 10:00am

While photos of littered beaches and floating garbage patches are unsettling, perhaps the most problematic plastic is barely visible to the naked eye. Called microplastics — chunks less than 5 millimeters across — these bits have been detected everywhere from Arctic sea ice to national parks.

Can Corals Be Saved?

Andy Fell — November 04, 2024 - 4:13pm

It takes a strong constitution to be a coral researcher these days. These vibrant underwater ecosystems are beset by all manner of challenges in the 21st century, from bleaching events and pollution to storm surges and overfishing. But there’s good news on the way for coral conservation.

Sacramento Part-Time M.B.A. Marks 30 Years

Jocelyn C Anderson — October 16, 2024 - 11:41am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis' Part-Time M.B.A. marks 30 years in Sacramento.

6 Big Issues in the Presidential Election

Russell L Thebaud — September 04, 2024 - 9:40am

As the presidential election heats up, a vast array of issues takes center stage. 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Magazine went to experts in political science, economics, law and more for insights on what’s happening now and what’s at stake. Here, they answer some crucial questions for 2024.

Do Mass Media Really Matter for Elections?

By Amber Boydstun, professor of political science