Professor Sean Jasso of UC Riverside’s School of Business has spent 15+ years empowering students through global education and case competitions. He leads UCR’s travel programs, mentors winning business teams, and was honored with the 2023-2024 Shulman Endowed Excellence in Teaching Award. Jasso also established the Dr. Sean Drake Jasso Global Endowed Scholarship to support...
Aura Rivera ’24, director of admissions at Fusion Academy in Palo Alto, California, finds fulfillment in guiding families toward the right educational fit for their children. A UCR business graduate in marketing, she leverages strategic planning, leadership, and relationship-building to expand the school’s referral network and enhance community engagement. Her role includes social media management...
Sheetal Janala, a marketing professional with a decade of experience, pursued an MBA at UCR’s AGSM to advance her goal of becoming a global marketing leader. Drawn by its STEM-designated program and industry connections, she values its blend of analytics, strategy, and diverse perspectives. Actively involved in student organizations, she fosters networking by recruiting alumni...
UC Riverside’s AI Pitch Competition brought together 40 graduate students from 11 California universities to develop AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges. Teams participated in virtual sessions, submitted pitch decks, and pitched to judges on February 28. Winners included Project Hawkeye (UC Riverside) for software verification, AIVisionaries (USC Marshall) for AI workforce management, and RadyPMClub (UC...
On March 7, scholars from 5 universities explored cutting-edge research in management and organizational behavior at the Management Research Camp hosted by UC Riverside School of Business. The day included engaging discussions, opportunities for networking, and four featured presentations from renowned scholars.
On February 21, 2025, the School of Business hosted a one-day mini-conference focused on Operations and Supply Chain Management research. The event brought together leading scholars from Arizona State, Indiana University, Penn State, and the University of North Carolina to present their latest research and insights.
Marketing Professor Ye Li is recognized for his innovative and caring teaching methods, earning him multiple Golden Apple Awards. He creates a unique learning environment by playing student-selected music, memorizing student names, using daily class photos for attendance, and fostering communication through a Discord server. Li emphasizes active learning, encouraging students to listen rather than...
The "Black Brilliance in Business" event, hosted by the School of Business in partnership with African Student Programs (ASP) on February 26, 2025, served as a networking platform for students, alumni, and professionals. It fostered community engagement, facilitated meaningful discussions, and provided insights into graduate programs at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management...
This article explores the use of celebrity endorsements in car insurance marketing, drawing insights from UCR Professor Jonathan Lim. Lim explains that celebrities help differentiate brands and build trust, but emphasizes the importance of companies delivering genuine value. The article also provides practical tips for finding affordable car insurance in California, including comparing quotes, understanding...
During her first year at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM), Camila Chaves Naranjo ’23 MBA was introduced to data analysis, “and I felt it was an area that I could have a better career,” she says. “I was passionate about the topic and ready to learn.
Dr. Elaine Wong is the 2023-2024 recipient of the Golden Apple for Excellence in Teaching Graduate Core Courses and the James Merino Innovation Award for inventive teaching methods.
Dr. Kyle E. Ingram is a seasoned world traveler. At age 19, he took a solo trip to Southeast Asia. As assistant professor of teaching in management, he has led several cohorts of UCR’s London Leadership Experience. None of that prepared him for what he found when he attended a conference on sustainable leadership last...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
