A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

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.
Jinnatul Raihan with Radhika Shah at the WiDS conference

Jinnatul Mumu ’24 MBA: Anti-Abuse Analyst at Snap Inc.

Based in the Seattle office of Snap Inc., MBA graduate Jinnatul Raihan Mumu ’24 is an anti-abuse analyst. “I am responsible for analyzing large data sets to identify bad actors, such as hackers, spammers, and others, and improve security defenses of the platform,” she says of her role at the company that boasts Snapchat as...
By Kiana Sardari and Laurie McLaughlin |
Softball athlete and MBA student Lauren Garewal

‘Grit and Determination’

Every college athlete knows the delicate and demanding balancing act required to manage a collegiate athletic career and academics. According to three softball players currently pursuing MBA degrees at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management—Marissa Burk ’23, ’25, Lauryn Garewal ’23, ’25, and Nadia Witt ’22, ’24—the intensity of is worth it, and...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Metal credit cards close-up

Should You Get a Metal Credit Card? An Expert Opinion

Weigh the costs and benefits wisely before signing up for a metal credit card, and think about what perks and features you need most from a card.
By WalletHub |
UCR Business student walking at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony

The 2024 Commencement Season is a Wrap!

UC Riverside concluded its 70th Commencement season on June 18, 2024 with 896 graduates from the UCR School of Business walking across the stage at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
Jordan Webster, UCR Magazine profile, playing basketball at UC Riverside

Bouncing Back

Jordan Webster has always considered basketball a crucial part of her life. Deeply influenced by her family’s basketball legacy, she followed in the footsteps of her father and brother and has been playing the sport since she was a little girl. She credits basketball with instilling in her the values of hard work and teamwork.
By Jordan Cornet for UCR Magazine |
A business man gets pied in the face

When Inflicting Pain on Others Pays Off

Oh, the joy of inflicting pain upon others. The Germans have a word for it: Schadenfreude, meaning “malicious pleasure.” And tapping into its sentiment properly can, ironically, do a lot of good by raising money for charity. In a groundbreaking paper published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, UC Riverside School of Business marketing professor...
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News) |
Emil Shirokikh Receiving Award at Internet 2.0 Conference

From Grad Student to Founding CEO

For Emil Shirokikh ’25 PMBA, a class project spurred the idea for a new AI startup, and a subsequent health crisis heightened his awareness of maximizing his time while bringing his business to fruition.
By Aurora Abt |