A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

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UC Riverside Launches Online MBA Program

UC Riverside is launching a fully online Master of Business Administration program this fall, opening the door for students across California, the nation, and around the world to earn a University of California MBA degree remotely.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
Austin Attaway, Michael Haselhuhn, Demetrius Lewis, Patrick Attaway, and Ye Li holding their award certificates.

Faculty Receive Student-voted Awards

UCR School of Business honors six faculty members with student-voted 2026 teaching and innovation awards for excellence, mentorship, and classroom impact.

By UCR Business |
Austin Attaway holding his two award certificates: one for the Golden Apple Award, and another for the James Merino Innovation Award

Respecting and Challenging Students: ‘We Are Adults Here’

UCR lecturer Austin Attaway doesn't take roll, avoids 'busy work,' and treats students like adults. See how he’s shaking up the classroom.
By Darin Estep |
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Reclaiming the Context of Creative Works

UC Riverside's Demetrius Lewis uses AI to fix "retrospective bias," correcting how modern genre labels distort historical creative works.
By David Danelski |
UCR R'Card contest winner 2026, orange trees on campus

Student Captures Campus Landscape to Win R’Card Contest

UC Riverside’s natural landscape served as inspiration for second-year business student Valerie Cheng’s photo illustration that won the 2026 R’Card photo contest.
By Yash Sunkesula | Inside UCR |
Professor Raj Singh and two UCR Business students, receiving an award

Energized by Helping Students Succeed

Professor of Practice in Management Raj Singh worked for years as an engineer, manager, and consultant in aerospace, technology, defense, manufacturing, and crime analysis.
By Darin Estep |
Mike Dong

It All Adds Up in His Classroom

Golden Apple winner Mike Dong: Bridging math and human behavior to master the art of persuasion and valuation at UCR Business.

By Darin Estep |
Rich Yueh smiling and pointing at his certificate for the Shulman Endowed Excellence in Teaching Award

Helping Students Discover Intellectual Confidence

UCR Professor Rich Yueh wins the 2025 Shulman Teaching Award for his innovative approach to AI, student-led learning, and human-centered education.
Lecturer Karisa You and two students at the Faculty Teaching Awards 2025

Creating a Fun and Safe Space for Serious Learning

Think about the parts of kindergarten you enjoyed most: Holiday decorations and treats. Maybe some music to start the day. A teacher who cared about you personally and made you feel safe. Now think about some of the most serious topics of a business management class: How to handle layoffs respectfully. Negotiating salaries and making...
By Darin Estep |
Dynami Martinez wearing a suit and smiling

Bridging the Gap

UCR MBA student Dyami Ruiz-Martínez won a CA State Senate award for linking arts and business to drive the Inland Empire’s creative economy.

By UCR School of Business |
The new UCR School of Business building

UCR’s School of Business Building Keeps Winning Awards

Since opening in 2024, UCR’s School of Business has won 5 major awards for its sustainable, LEED Platinum design and flawless safety record.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | Inside UCR |
UCR School of Business students standing in front of the Huangpu river, with the city of Shanghai behind them.

From Ancient Walls to Boardroom Heights: UCR Students Mark a Decade of Global Discovery in China

UCR business students marked 10 years of global discovery in China, bridging ancient history in Beijing with Shanghai’s financial future.
Adru in his kitchen, making cocktails

Systems, Shakers, and Science: How one UCR MBA Student is Quantifying the Perfect Cocktail

A current UCR MBA student concentrating in Business Analytics, Nithin Adru doesn’t just drink cocktails—he analyzes them.
By Staff Writer with a little help from AI |
Coins and pencils on tax preparation papers

Consumer Spending Falls — And Vulnerable Families Take the Biggest Hit

Evidence shows that if corporate tax rates are increased, they do hurt household spending — and hit vulnerable families hardest.
By Carla Fried | UCLA Anderson Review |
Dinner with Alumni at the AVC

Beyond the Classroom: Claim Your Seat at the Table with Highlanders in the Field of Human Resources

Are you a UCR student or alumnus with an eye on a dynamic and impactful career? Do you envision yourself shaping company culture, developing talent, and driving organizational success? Then mark your calendars and prepare for an unparalleled opportunity to connect with UCR Highlander alumni making waves in the world of Human Resources! The UCR...
Samantha Luevano, UCR Business alumna

Hashtags in Paris

What do Samantha Luevano ’18 and Emily Cooper have in common? Between a chef boyfriend and a job at a French marketing agency, Luevano’s life sounds like the real-life version of the titular character’s in the popular Netflix series “Emily in Paris” — without the script. Raised in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Luevano initially aspired toward...
By Annie Cao | UCR Magazine |
Speaker Larry Chung in the UCR School of Business auditorium

Dean’s Speaker Series Returns Bringing Leaders & Innovators to Campus

Different industries, perspectives, and viewpoints highlight the return of this popular series. The UCR School of Business is bringing back its Dean’s Speaker Series in January 2026 with events exploring industry trends, the evolving expectations of leadership, and innovative strategies for resilience in today’s fast-paced workplace. Sponsored by the school’s A. Gary Anderson Graduate School...
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Slower Company Acquisition Pace Can Boost Corporate Values

UCR Business Professor Jerayr Haleblian’s research reveals that companies achieve higher stock values and profitability by slowing down corporate acquisitions to allow time for proper integration.
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Shopping for Two is Stressful

A UCR School of Business study reveals that shopping for shared items causes significantly more anxiety than personal purchases due to the social pressure of satisfying everyone's preferences.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
Professor Elodie Adida Goodman

The Value of Explaining the “Why” Behind Tough Concepts

In July 2025, Goodman was appointed the first Logistics Team Presidential Chair in Supply Chain Management at the UCR School of Business.