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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 |
Fistbump illustration 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 Ceremony

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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
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) |
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New UCR Business Analytics Major Responds to Marketplace

UCR's new Business Analytics major equips students with quantitative skills to analyze data for business decision-making. The program responds to growing industry demand, with job growth projected at 25% by 2031.
By David Danelski | Inside UCR |
2024 Faculty Awards celebration

Students Honor UCR Business Faculty

Students honored five professors for their achievements inside the classroom with the business school’s May 17 awards dinner. The 2024 Faculty Teaching and Innovation Awards were given out and celebrated.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR Business Executive Fellows 2024-25 with Dean Wang and Chancellor Wilcox

UCR Executive Fellows Celebrate a Year of Mentorship

At the dinner, the new 2024-2025 executive fellows were installed: Hilda Kennedy, a parent of a UCR graduate and founder and president of the nonprofit lender AmPac Business Capital; Rod McDermott, CEO and co-founder of McDermott + Bull executive recruitment firm; and Jeff Paul, most recently vice president of sales west region for software developer...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Artificial intelligence with finger pointing, INSPIRE Lab

School of Business Opens Information Systems INSPIRE Lab

Named the INSPIRE Lab—“INSPIRE” is an acronym for Innovating Solutions and Products through Intelligence, Research, and Education—the ultimate goal is to establish the UCR Business School as an internationally reputed innovation and research center.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR School of Business Alumni Arun Surendra

‘People Are the Core of My Business’

Arun Surendra ’99, ’01 MBA arrived at the UCR School of Business to complete a four-year undergraduate degree, he soon found himself in an educational environment starkly different from what he had experienced in India.
A saleswoman at a  'Jo Malone'  luxury fragrances counter in Duesseldorf, Germany

Group Sales Incentives Boost Weak Brand Sales, Study Finds

New research co-authored by UC Riverside business professor Subramanian “Bala” Balachander provides some sound advice for managers of retail outlets that limit their product selection to a particular brand.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
Prof. Mindy Truong with a student

School of Business Offers New DEI Courses

Focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion—better known as DEI—new courses were created as a collaborative effort, says Truong, an assistant professor of management.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Anderson Hall main building

School of Business Graduate Program Surges in Top Rankings

The UC Riverside School of Business increased 20 positions in a U.S. News & World Report 2024 graduate school ranking released this week.
By John Warren and Kathleen Drake |