A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

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California’s Creative Economy Bounces Back but Expands Unevenly

The economy that houses industries such as entertainment, media, fashion, and fine arts in California has weathered the pandemic and, as a whole, done better in its recovery from the COVID-driven recession than the overall economy, according to a new analysis released today by the UCR School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
Grad students at Anderson Hall, UCR School of Business

Masters in Business Analytics Syllabus: What Will You Study on an MSBA?

If you’re someone who’s interested in digging into data and leading analytics-driven projects at a top company, then a Master’s in Business Analytics degree might just be for you.
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Inland Empire Business Activity Headed for Moderate Growth

Business activity in the Inland Empire jumped considerably in the latest numbers – and on an annual basis, continues to outpace the nation. According to the new Inland Empire Business Activity Index released today by the UCR School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development, the region’s economy officially transitioned from recovery to expansion...
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
Women in Business AGSM panel March 2022

Women in Business Panel Discussion

Victoria Guidry ’23, MBA-marketing: "A great vision of inclusion happens through our guest speakers and the many women who come to share their stories with us."
By Elias Almarez-Herrera ’23 |
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With More Room to Grow, California Continues to Account for Outsized Share of U.S. Job Growth

California’s labor market continued to expand at a steady pace in latest numbers, with total nonfarm employment in the state growing by 138,100 positions in February.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Victoria Guidry headshot

Making History for a Better Future

When she was growing up, Victoria Guidry never heard much encouragement about going to college. And she didn’t learn anything in high school about financial literacy.
By Darin Estep |
Employment growth chart March 2022

Inland Empire Has More Jobs Now Than It Lost During Pandemic

he Inland Empire’s labor market has now surpassed its pre-pandemic peak, having added back all the jobs it lost due to the COVID-19 crisis – and more, according to an analysis released today by the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
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Supporting Fellow Latinas in Business School

While MBA student Stephanie Moya is immersing herself in the coursework, class projects, and community service that make up her master’s experience, she’s also focused on one of the issues that matters to her most: Supporting first-generation Mexican American students, especially women, like herself.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Angelina Chavez ’23

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going

Firsthand experience helping her mother run a business laid the foundation of Angelina Chavez's passion and drive in business.
By Elias Almarez-Herrera ’23 |
Lynette Lee ’22 portrait

Future Business Leaders Look Forward

Becoming a business leader takes discipline and determination.
By Elias Almarez-Herrera ’23 |
Poets & Quants UC Riverside School of Business MBA Class of 2023

Meet the UC Riverside School of Business MBA Class of 2023

They’ve closed million dollar deals. Started companies. Spearheaded multi-national projects.
By Jeff Schmitt | Poets & Quants |
Poets & Quants UC Riverside School of Business MBA Class of 2023

Poets & Quants: Q&A with Dean Wang and Assoc. Dean Zwick

There is a saying that UCR stands for “U Can Reach” — whether it is landing a job at a dream employer or transitioning to a different career. And the MBA program caters to the strivers who think big and work hard.
By Jeff Schmitt | Poets & Quants |
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California Numbers Revised Up in Annual Benchmark Revision

The annual benchmark revision released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) saw 2021’s employment figures revised upwards significantly, according to an analysis released jointly by the UCR School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting & Development and Beacon Economics.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Maria Anguleova, Executive Fellow 2021

Take Risks Early in Your Career

Maria Anguelova ’03 made a bold move right at the beginning, when she decided to leave Bulgaria in pursuit of a strong education. She found it in the MBA program at UCR.
By Darin Estep |
Keith Flowers portrait

Planting Seeds of Educational Opportunity

Before joining the UCR School of Business’ recruitment and admissions team or serving as its coordinator for the annual University of California (UC) effort to diversify graduate business programs, Keith Flowers Jr. was simply a local resident of the Riverside-San Bernardino metropolitan community.
By Elias Almarez-Herrera ’23 |
MBA student Chiree Rice

A Mission to Help Small Businesses Grow

Meet first-year MBA student, Chiree Rice! Chiree was an undergraduate transfer student to UCR Business and participated in the global leadership program, Accelerated Business Leaders Education (ABLE), before being accepted into the MBA program at UCR’s A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management.
David Cooper ’23 MBA

Taking Calculated Risks

Albert T. Cooper moved from Louisiana to South Los Angeles, and in 1965, he opened his own accounting firm, AT Cooper Enterprises, providing services to the immediate community.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
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‘What It Looks Like to Dream and Fly’

When he started his graduate studies at UC Riverside’s School of Business, Hal McKinley ’19 (MBA) took most of his electives in finance. “At the time, I was planning a career in finance, but throughout my experience at UCR, I saw more doors open for me in human resources,” he says.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Tyson Avery, Starbucks Ethics Officer

Find Work You Love and Make a Difference

For every student wondering how they are going to find their place in the world, Tyson Avery ’96 wants them to know they have a superpower available to them as they pursue their degrees.
By Darin Estep |
Brandy Taylor ’13, ’20 (MBA)

Journey to Wetzel’s Pretzels

When Brandy Taylor ’13, ’20 (MBA) headed back to college to earn a master’s degree, she was ready for a career change.
By Laurie McLaughlin |