A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

Rod McDermott Lecture at UCR School of Business

‘You Are the President of Your Career’

As one of three 2024-2025 UCR School of Business Executive Fellows, McDermott, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business at UCLA, is spending time on campus throughout the academic year mentoring students and sharing his expertise: For more than 20 years, he’s been an entrepreneur growing companies from the ground up.
By Laurie Mclaughlin |
Blue plastic shopping bags

Plastic Bag Bans Have Lingering Impacts, Even After Repeals

Regulations imposed to protect the environment may continue to have impacts even after they are repealed. And those lingering impacts include some that run contrary to the goals of the policies.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
New Business Building Exterior

Open for Business

After over a year of construction, UCR opened a new School of Business building this fall, more than doubling classroom and other spaces. The four-story, 63,400-square-foot building includes classrooms built for hybrid learning, a 350-seat auditorium, conference rooms, faculty and administrative offices, student lounges, a cafe, and other amenities. The $87 million project is a...
Woman gets splashed with water

Mind Over Market

Thomas Kramer’s research explores the intersection between behavioral psychology and marketing, and his findings are as revealing as they are fascinating. He is an associate dean and professor of marketing in the UCR School of Business.
By David Danelski | UCR Magazine |
WACSB 2024 Group

UCR Business Hosts 2024 WACSB Deans Conference

More than 60 deans, associate deans, and industry partners came to Riverside, Calif. for the 2024 Western Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (WACSB) Deans Conference in October.
The China Program 2024 - Opening Ceremony at Shaghai Ocean University

On the Ground in China

For a week in July of 2024, 13 UCR School of Business students flew across the globe for immersive, on-the-ground exposure to the business of China. The group was hosted by Shanghai Ocean University, located in the Lin-gang Special Area.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Executive Fellow Jeff Paul ’92

Executive Fellow Jeff Paul ’92 Is Back on Campus

By sharing a compelling narrative around the significance of the challenge coin, Jeff Paul ’92 explored its backstory and tied it to themes of organizational structure during his October 17 guest lecture in Professor Kyle Ingram’s BUS 107 course. “Jeff demonstrated how a firm understanding of concepts discussed in this course, particularly around key theories...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Fist bump artwork by Robert Almanzar/UCR

Manliness Concerns Impede Forgiveness of Coworkers

The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a co-worker for a transgression such as missing an important meeting, because they view forgiveness as a feminine trait, Haselhuhn and his co-author, Margaret E. Ormiston of George Washington University, found.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
Ribbon Cutting in front of the new School of Business Building

School of Business Celebrates New Building

UC Riverside celebrated the start of a new chapter for the School of Business with the dedication of its new four-story instructional and administrative building at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 18.
By Imran Ghori | Inside UCR |
New School of Business building with students on front terrace

School of Business Opens New Building

UC Riverside’s School of Business opened its new building in late September, launching a new era at a state-of-the-art facility with increased space to meet fast-growing enrollment. The four-story, 63,400-square-foot building was already bustling with activity, with students filling its auditorium, classrooms, and the lounge area near its café following the start of instruction on...
By Imran Ghori | Inside UCR |
UCR Campus at Night

Back on Top: U.S. News Names UCR No. 1 for Social Mobility

UC Riverside has again been named the No. 1 university in the nation for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
By John D Warren | UCR News |
Jordie Katcher, alumna and Nike Executive

Finding Her Footing

Following clothing trends has been a lifelong passion for UCR Business alumna Jordie Katcher — one that led to her becoming vice president of Women’s Global Sport Apparel at Nike.
By J.D. Mathes |
Kane Polakoff

This Is How You Do It: Journey to the Top of the Firm

Kane Polakoff, a UCR alumnus, built a successful international consulting career by leveraging his network, pursuing challenges, and developing businesses from within organizations, all while maintaining a focus on mentoring others and achieving a work-life balance.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Professor Raj Singh headshot

Professor Raj Singh Establishes Endowed Scholarship

Remembering his own financial struggles in college, Professor Raj Singh helps undergrad students with expenses.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Sonal Agrawal UC Davis

Q&A: How To Get the Most Out of Grad School

For Sonal Agrawal ’24 MBA, moving the United States from her home in India was a big leap, but she was determined to supercharge her career with a master’s degree at UCR. The COVID- 19 pandemic was a time of reflection and big decision-making for her, and the choice to take that leap paid off...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Badminton Rackets and Feather

Speed. Agility. Performance.

For Akshay Are ’24 MBA, coaching budding badminton players has been a way to share his love for the sport while helping others reach their hidden potential—on and off the court.
By Aurora Abt |
Rational Choice Theory

Expert Insights on Rational Choice Theory

This article delves into Rational Choice Theory, explaining its economic basis and societal applications, while noting its limitations.
By Nathan Paulus | MoneyGeek |
Woman Thinking with Question Marks

Expert Insights on Herd Instinct

Herd instinct shapes decisions through social influence; this article offers strategies to resist it for improved outcomes.
By Nathan Paulus | MoneyGeek |
Pious Khemka Award

Immense Personal Growth

At the 2024 commencement ceremonies for A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM), Pious Khemka ’24 MSBA carried the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) processional banner representing her cohort and classmates.
By Laurie Mclaughlin |
2024 SIEML Group with UCR Team

UCR AGSM Co-hosts Successful SIEML Conference

UC Riverside’s A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM) is proud to have co-hosted the recent University of California SIEML Conference alongside the six fellow UC business schools in May 2024.