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School of Business Opens New Building

UCR MBA students get a home-base in the new UCR School of Business building—modern classrooms, auditorium, café, and lounge at one of the best business schools.
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, UCR alumnus, built a global consulting career—leveraging networks, mentoring, and UCR MBA values from one of the best business schools.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
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Professor Raj Singh Establishes Endowed Scholarship

Remembering his own financial struggles in college, Professor Raj Singh helps undergrad students with expenses.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
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Expert Insights on Rational Choice Theory

UCR Business expert discusses Rational Choice Theory and its impact on decision-making. Stay informed with the latest faculty research insights.
By Nathan Paulus | MoneyGeek |
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Expert Insights on Herd Instinct

Learn how herd instinct influences consumer behavior in expert commentary from UCR School of Business faculty.
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.
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Should You Get a Metal Credit Card? An Expert Opinion

Explore the pros and cons of premium metal credit cards in this UCR Business expert feature on personal finance decisions.
By WalletHub |
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When Inflicting Pain on Others Pays Off

Discover how UCR School of Business research shows mild Schadenfreude can boost charitable giving—innovative insight from one of the best business schools.
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 trains students in data-driven decision-making, meeting industry demand at one of the best business schools with UCR MBA programs.
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

UCR MBA dinner welcomes 2024-2025 executive fellows: Hilda Kennedy, Rod McDermott, and Jeff Paul—leaders in lending, recruitment, and software sales.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
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School of Business Opens Information Systems INSPIRE Lab

UCR MBA’s INSPIRE Lab drives innovation and research—advancing the School of Business as an internationally recognized, best business school in California.
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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UCR Business Professor Recognized for Consumer Psychology Scholarship

Meg Campbell, UCR School of Business associate dean and marketing professor, honored with Fellows Award for excellence in consumer psychology.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | Inside UCR |
Michael Saldana ’09

What It’s Like to Sell Residential Real Estate

A UCR MBA alum shares real-world insight into selling residential real estate—house-hunting, commission stress, and building a business from the ground up.
Sonia Pena Presentation

Undergraduates Discover a Path to a Ph.D.

Faculty mentorship, research, and workshops help UCR students prepare for a UC doctoral degree. Culminates in a symposium presentation to faculty and peers.
By Laurie McLaughlin |