A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

Prof. Mindy Truong with a student

School of Business Offers New DEI Courses

Focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion—better known as DEI—new courses were created as a collaborative effort, says Truong, an assistant professor of management.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
OSCM Stock cargo ships supply chain

Four Reasons To Study Supply Chain In California

California is home to two of the US’s largest ports in LA and Long Beach and a key operations base for delivery companies such as UPS and Amazon.
By Almha Murphy, BusinessBecause |
Anderson Hall main building

School of Business Graduate Program Surges in Top Rankings

The UC Riverside School of Business increased 20 positions in a U.S. News & World Report 2024 graduate school ranking released this week.
By John Warren and Kathleen Drake |
Kyle Ingram

‘Dr. Ingram is doing what he is meant to do’

Challenging the traditional notion of “right answers” and cultivating an appreciation for the complexity of social and psychological phenomena is central to the instructional philosophy of Kyle Ingram, assistant professor of teaching in management.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Zaid Assi ’23 MPA

A Firm of His Own

Zaid Assi had already set the foundation for his own accounting firm when he finished his Master of Professional Accountancy degree at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management in December 2023.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Margaret Campbell article banner

UCR Business Professor Recognized for Consumer Psychology Scholarship

Margaret “Meg” C. Campbell, an associate dean, professor of marketing and Anderson Presidential Chair in Business Administration at UC Riverside’s School of Business, has received the Fellows Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Consumer Psychology.
By David Danelski | Inside UCR |
Ashish Sood

Giving Students the Up-to-the-minute Knowledge They Need

Every year, Associate Professor of Marketing Ashish Sood shakes up about 20% of his curriculum.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Michael Saldana ’09

What It’s Like to Sell Residential Real Estate

During an episode of HGTV’s “House Hunters” reality show, Michael Saldana ’09 led a newly engaged couple through three properties in the Los Angeles area. The groom-to-be wanted a condo, and the bride-to-be wanted a house; they both wanted a 1,000 square-foot home close to public transportation with inside washer and dryer and no stucco...
Sonia Pena Presentation

Undergraduates Discover a Path to a Ph.D.

Faculty member guides the mentee through a research project, and the program provides workshops and guidance in the pursuit of a doctoral degree at UCR or other University of California campus. At the end of the program, students present their research to staff, faculty, and peers at a symposium.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Sean Jasso with Student, Golden Apple Award

‘Focused on Effectiveness Rather Than Just Practicality’

During the process for nominating faculty for the prestigious Golden Apple Award, a student evaluated the classroom style and instruction of Professor of Practice Sean Jasso: “He’s definitely one of the best professors I’ve ever had. His classes are challenging, and the work is not easy, but a rigorous institution would expect that from a...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Mickey McGuire ’97, ’99 MBA

‘I Don’t Want a Job; I Want an Opportunity’

Mickey McGuire ’97, ’99 MBA has always had an entrepreneurial mindset. The first business he launched was a lawn-mowing service in his hometown of Modesto, Calif., at the age of 12.
By Darin Estep |
UCR Business Global Programs team in Egypt

Studying Business Around the World

In the last year, students from the UCR School of Business, home of the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management made educational journeys that greatly enhanced their knowledge of global business practices.
By Darin Estep, Laurie McLaughlin |
Prof. Raj Singh with two undergraduate students

‘He Genuinely Enjoys Teaching’

Singh joined the School of Business in 1998. Another student-voted accolade, the Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence, was created in 2015, and he was selected for that honor in 2016, 2019, and 2021 for providing the best overall classroom experience for learning engagement, teaching style, and innovative teaching methods.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Riya Yadav at United Nation

‘I engage with industry leaders’

Creating strong relationships through myriad experiences is central to the academic journey for MBA student Riya Yadav ’24. While she has previous work experience, she is especially pleased with the professional preparation, leadership, and networking opportunities she has immersed herself in while studying at UCR’s A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM). “The emphasis...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Riya Yadav at Northwestern Mutual

‘A Great First Step Toward My Personal Goal’

Over summer 2023, Riya Yadav ’24 MBA interned with Northwestern Mutual as a financial planner in their San Diego office. “UCR alumni connected me to the hiring team. I worked cross-functionally with different teams and to find a solution that works for each client,” Yadav says. “It was also incredible to learn about the financial...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Riya Yadav

‘Deep pride in my work’

UC Riverside School of Business MBA student Riya Yadav ’24 has an intense interest in women’s equality and diversity within the business world.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Johathan Lim Golden Apple Award

Creating Community in the Classroom

When it comes to teaching difficult subjects, there are two important factors to think about, says Jonathan Lim, assistant professor of teaching in marketing. “First, how can we find a way to simplify this material as much as possible to make it easy for students to understand? What do they truly need to know to...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Moderate goals let workers adapt to turbulent marketplaces

Moderate Goals Let Workers Adapt to Turbulent Marketplaces

When companies set challenging performance goals for their employees, the strategy may work well when their marketplace is stable or when the company wants fast results, but perhaps not as well when workers need to adapt to turbulent times. These are some of the findings of new research by Marlo Raveendran, an associate professor of...
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
UCR School of Business New Building January 2024

School of Business Building Enters Next Phase of Construction

UC Riverside’s new School of Business building entered a new phase of construction recently as work moves forward for an September 2024 opening. In late December, the school and construction team celebrated the midpoint of construction as crews poured the final concrete placement for the frame of the building. “The super structure is what we...
By Imran Ghori | Inside UCR |
CASE competition 2023 winners

Students Win UCR Organizational Behavior Case Competition

Over the course of two weeks in November and December, 60 teams across the upper-division Organizational Behavior course sections competed in a case competition. The final presentations were made on Dec. 7 before a panel of guest judges, who selected the winning team. “Each team was responsible for diagnosing issues and providing solutions for a...
By Laurie McLaughlin |