A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

Laurence Akiyoshi UCR School of Business alumni

Decades in the Making

UCR MBA alum Laurence Akiyoshi shares his lifelong learning journey, global consulting career, and leadership insights from one of the best business schools.
Temple of Literature and UCR Business

Vietnam, Revisited: UCR School of Business Returns to Southeast Asia

Explore how UCR Business students experienced Vietnam's dynamic economy and rich culture during a recent immersion trip. This SEO-friendly summary highlights their visits to leading Vietnamese companies like Acecook and garment factories, alongside significant historical and cultural sites in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Discover how the program fostered insights into Vietnam's innovation, tradition...
GMAC with Joy Jones, Maribel Segura, and Patrick Latimer

UCR School of Business Joins Prestigious Council of Global Business Schools

UC Riverside’s School of Business has been accepted into the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a prestigious global association of leading graduate business schools.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
UC Riverside AGSM at Forte Foundation Conference in June 2025

UCR School of Business Deepens Investment in Women Leaders Through Forté Foundation Partnership

Through its Forté Foundation partnership, the UCR School of Business advances women’s leadership in business at one of the best business schools and UCR MBA programs.
Kyle Ingram and undergraduate business students in a classroom

UC Riverside Scholar Reimagines Student Engagement

Kyle Ingram, an assistant professor of teaching in the School of Business at UC Riverside, takes this strategy to new heights with a college teaching method he developed called “Carry the Class.”
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
UCR School of Business Commencement Ceremony 2025

Highlights from the UCR Business 2025 Commencement

Celebrate UC Riverside Class of 2025 Commencement with 6,100 graduates, new blue caps, and Chancellor Wilcox’s final ceremonies. Watch online now.
UCR School of Business Student in the Computer Lab

UCR named a top value in college ranking

UC Riverside has been ranked among the Top 50 Best Value Colleges in the U.S. by the Princeton Review 2025, securing the No. 33 spot among public universities for overall value. Recognized for its strong return on investment (ROI) with a score of 90/99, UCR also earned top marks in categories like financial aid (No...
By Imran Ghori |
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.
By Darin Estep |
Costco Credit Card

Expert Insights on Costco Credit Card Benefits

UCR MBA faculty offers expert Costco Credit Card advice, highlighting rewards, travel perks, and smart spending at one of the best business schools.
By Adam McCann | WalletHub |
Professors for the School of Business with their Teaching Awards 2025

Student-voted Teaching Awards Presented to Faculty

At the May 23 UCR School of Business Spring Banquet, the annual student-voted awards were presented to five faculty members by student leaders.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Two female graduate students in front of new building

From Interest to Admission: Your Roadmap to Graduate Business Programs at UC Riverside 

The UCR School of Business graduate admissions team is happy to guide you through your admissions journey.
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.
Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees 2025

Top UCR Business Students Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma

The UCR School of Business inducted 73 graduate and 181 undergraduate students into the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) honor society, recognizing the top 10% and 20% of their respective programs. Assistant Professor Jonathan Lim and Dean Yunzeng Wang emphasized the high honor, urging inductees to embody BGS principles of honor, wisdom, and earnestness. This induction...
 Jeff Paul '92, a UCR School of Business Executive Fellow, speaks to students at a School of Business event

Inaugural Summit Is A Day of High-level Mentorship

More than 200 students networked with 26 business executives during the May 6 Leaders Mentoring the Next Generation (LMNG) Summit on campus at the newly opened UCR School of Business Building.
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.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Piggy Bank Growing

Expert Insights on Budgeting

UCR MBA’s Eric Allen advises treating budgeting as a flexible guide, with regular check-ins, to align spending with long-term goals and financial security.
By Adam McCann | WalletHub |
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.
By Darin Estep |
2025 Executive Fellows Installation Dinner

Executive Fellows Celebrated for Their Service to Students

Celebrate UCR MBA students and Executive Fellows at the 2025 installation dinner—mentors from top industry leaders enhance learning at one of the best business schools.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Competition team in front of cpp business building with check

Another Win for UCR Business Competitors

UCR MBA team placed 2nd at the 29th Annual Information Technology Competition, showcasing the best business school’s MIS talent.
By Laurie McLaughlin and Gina Gardea ’26 |
Prof. Ye Li

The Future of Decision Making

In a recent episode of the Quiz Marketing Podcast, Josh Haynam, Co-founder at Interact, sits down with Professor Ye Li, Associate Professor of Management at UC Riverside, to explore the fascinating world of behavioral science and decision-making.
By Josh Haynam | Interact |