A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

The School of Business at UCR has a vast network of nearly 20,000 alumni! Whether you are living in the area, across the country, or abroad, there are many ways to keep in close touch with the Highlander community. There are many ways to get involved and give back to the School of Business. Explore our engagement opportunities, share your stories, and more.


 

Featured Alumni Stories

 

The Bakeri Family
‘There Was No Fear of Failure’
Follow Jagat Bakeri’s UCR MBA journey to leading global e-commerce at Symphony Limited, blending passion, resilience, and entrepreneurship in India.
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Breanna Wright in the Peace Corps
“Business Follows You No Matter What You’re Doing”
From Peace Corps to VP, UCR MBA alumna Breanna Wright proves how business skills from one of the best business schools drive impact in any career.
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Processing Tea Leaves
Bringing Nepal’s Finest Organic Tea and Coffee to the U.S.
UCR MBA student Nitesh Kapuri builds Himalayan Blends, supporting Nepalese farmers and female-run farms, using skills from the best business school.
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Andrew Pramschufer ’98 and Ben Gonzalez ’21 MBA led a session on Managing Up for Success
Staying Positive, Staying Connected
UCR MBA ’96, ’98 alum Andrew Pramschufer, CEO of HC Pacific, credits perseverance, leadership, and UCR’s best business school training for career success.
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Alumnus Matt Gerlach ’05 with dog Bruno
A Career Pivot to a “Life That Actually Feels Good”
Matt Gerlach ’05, UCR School of Business alum, advanced from metal sales to top leadership roles, achieving success across multiple companies.
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Savanur Manasa
Imparting Frontline Finance Experience with Students
Learn from UCR Master of Finance grad Manasa Savanur in a 2024 webinar on investing—showcasing skills honed at one of the best business schools.
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Camila Chavez, alumna
What Do Play-Doh and Data Analytics Have in Common?
UCR MBA grad Camila Chaves Naranjo ’23 found her passion for data analysis at AGSM, launching a career at one of the best business schools in California.
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Claire Yuan '18
Popular Pop-Up Greeting Card Company Prospers
UCR MBA alumna Claire Yuan ’18 turns a clever gift-card idea into thriving LoveEcho Cards—3D keepsakes launched with roots at one of the best business schools.
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Outstanding Alumni

Scotty Highlander and 2 UCR School of Business graduates

Alumni Referral Scholarship

Do you know family members, friends, or colleagues who would benefit from earning an MBA, Master of Finance, Master of Professional Accountancy or Master of Science in Business Analytics? The UCR School of Business Alumni Referral Scholarship program awards a $10,000 scholarship towards an MBA or Professional MBA or a $6,000 scholarship towards an MFin, MPAc or MSBA degree for qualified and accepted candidates. As a “thank you,” we’ll send you UCR swag in appreciation. Learn more about how to make an impact in your network and at the school through the

Alumni Referral Scholarship

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It only takes a couple of minutes to stay in the alumni loop! Keep your contact information up-to-date to ensure you receive the latest news, updates and invitations to UCR School of Business events:

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Alumni Updates & Engagement Opportunities

There are a variety of ways you can engage with us. Please identify which opportunities interest you and tell us about your professional and personal accomplishments:

UCR Business Alumni Updates & Engagement

UCR Alumni Engagement events

 

 

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