The UC Riverside Class of 2025 celebrated its 71st Commencement season from June 6 to June 17, marking a significant event for approximately 6,100 graduates. The ceremonies, attended by 35,000 in-person guests and 32,000 online streamers, featured traditions such as student and faculty processions, keynotes, and the singing of the UCR Alma Mater. Notably, the...
UC Riverside has been ranked among the Top 50 Best Value Colleges in the U.S. by the Princeton Review 2025, securing the No. 33 spot among public universities for overall value. Recognized for its strong return on investment (ROI) with a score of 90/99, UCR also earned top marks in categories like financial aid (No...
Margaret Campbell, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the UCR School of Business, recently offered expert insights on the Costco Credit Card in a WalletHub article. She emphasized that while the card provides strong value—including no annual fee for Costco members, generous cashback rewards (5% on gas, 3% on travel and dining, 2% at Costco, and...
The UCR School of Business inducted 73 graduate and 181 undergraduate students into the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) honor society, recognizing the top 10% and 20% of their respective programs. Assistant Professor Jonathan Lim and Dean Yunzeng Wang emphasized the high honor, urging inductees to embody BGS principles of honor, wisdom, and earnestness. This induction...
Eric Allen emphasizes that a budget is fundamentally a plan that encourages intentionality with resources and provides a framework for making financial decisions aligned with long-term goals. He highlights its value in offering clarity by comparing planned versus actual spending. However, Allen acknowledges that budgeting can be time-consuming and potentially stressful if one adheres to...
Competing against eight other university teams, the UCR School of Business team earned second place during their inaugural appearance at the 29th Annual Information Technology Competition. The contest was hosted by the Management Information Systems Student Association at Cal Poly Pomona on April 26.
In a recent episode of the Quiz Marketing Podcast, Josh Haynam, Co-founder at Interact, sits down with Professor Ye Li, Associate Professor of Management at UC Riverside, to explore the fascinating world of behavioral science and decision-making.
UC Riverside first-year business student Dennis Cha was selected as the winner of the 2025 R’Card photo contest on March 12. His winning image, which features a burro in front of palm trees under a blue sky, will be printed on thousands of new R’Cards distributed to students, staff, and faculty for the 2025-26 academic...
Eight student teams competed at the third annual UCR Women In Business (WIB) Case Competition on Feb. 22 organized by the student-run WIB within the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM). “The case study competition is a valuable learning opportunity for participants,” says Pooja Bhatia ’25 MBA, president of WIB, who helped organize...
The AGSM Graduate Talent Forum on April 2, 2025 was more than just a networking event—it was a launching pad for opportunity, insight, and connection. Held at UCR’s Alumni & Visitors Center, the forum brought together a dynamic mix of graduate business students, industry professionals, and top-tier employers eager to engage with the next generation...
Kyle Ingram was honored with the 2023-2024 Golden Apple Award for Business Administration Pre-requisite Courses by undergraduates, who were asked to vote for professors in whose classes they had the best overall experience in learning, engagement, teaching style, and innovative teaching methods.
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.
Professor Sean Jasso, a dedicated educator at UCR School of Business, has spent 15 years leading domestic and international educational travel programs while also advising successful student competition teams. His commitment to hands-on learning earned him the student-voted 2023-2024 Shulman Endowed Excellence in Teaching Award. Jasso also established the Dr. Sean Drake Jasso Global Endowed...
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...
