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Incoming Executive Fellow Armen Karamardian ’93

‘Community is Everything’ to Restaurant Leader

As a 2022-23 Executive Fellow, Armen Karamardian ’93 wants UCR School of Business students to understand that, in business, they will not always have the right answers right away – and that’s OK.
Aerial view, Redondo Beach, CA

Inland Empire Growth Contrasts with National Decline

Inland Empire business activity rises despite U.S. GDP decline, reports UCR School of Business—home to the UCR MBA and one of the best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
Construction workers on rooftop

August Slowdown: California Still Not Fully Recovered

California’s labor market grew modestly in August with 19,900 new nonfarm jobs, reports UCR Center for Economic Forecasting & Beacon Economics.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Cooks in restaurant kitchen

California Very Close to Recovering All Jobs Lost During Pandemic Downturn

California’s labor market continued to expand in July, with total nonfarm employment in the state growing by 84,800 positions, according to an analysis released jointly with Beacon Economics.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Help Wanted sign on window

Demographic Dilemma: Slowing Population Growth, not Pandemic, at the Root of U.S. Worker Shortage

Supply chain struggles have been widely blamed for the inability to meet consumer and business demand throughout the pandemic.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
New School of Business Building design draft

Regents Approve Plans for New School of Business Building

UC Regents approve a new UCR School of Business building to expand space and meet demand—enhancing the UCR MBA at one of the best business schools.
By Imran Ghori | UCR News |
Workers at construction site

Worker Supply Remains Biggest Constraint to CA Job Growth

UCR MBA insight reveals worker supply is the top constraint on California job growth—underscoring UCR as a best business school for economic forecasting.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Inland Empire houses aerial view

Inland Empire Business Activity Still Going Strong

Inland Empire business growth outpaces U.S. trends, reports UCR MBA’s Center for Economic Forecasting at one of the nation’s best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
California homes

Fewer Than One-third of Inland Empire Households Can Afford to Buy a Home in One of Southern California’s 'Most Affordable' Housing Markets

Throughout the pandemic the Inland Empire’s relatively affordable housing market has been a bright spot in the local economy and home price growth has outpaced more expensive neighboring areas. That affordability, however, has diminished in the face of today’s higher mortgage rates and in the context of elevated demand and extraordinarily high-priced markets across the...
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
Worker installing solar panels

CA Does Not Need to Choose Between Post-pandemic Economic Growth and Reducing Carbon Emissions

Surprisingly, environmental leader California has a smaller ‘green economy’ than the average U.S. state and would need to add many thousands of environmentally friendly jobs to catch up.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
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Worker Supply Remains Primary Obstacle To CA Job Growth

California added 42,900 nonfarm jobs in May, per UCR School of Business and Beacon Economics, showing steady labor market growth.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
UCR School of Business Faculty Awards 2022

UCR Business Faculty Honored for Their Outstanding Work in the Classroom

UCR School of Business faculty recently received recognition with student-voted accolades for their effectiveness and expertise in the classroom.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR Business Commencement 2022

Thousands of UC Riverside Students Participate in Graduation Ceremonies

UCR School of Business 2023 commencement honored UCR MBA and business grads June 10 at Pierce Lawn—celebrating success at one of the best business schools.
By David Downey | The Press-Enterprise |
Sky and skyscraper

How Company Leaders Talk About Creativity Can Hurt Investor Confidence

Creativity is often touted as a positive activity for organizations, but it is inherently risky.
By Holly Ober | UCR News |
Kyle Ingram, faculty

Professor Earns High Marks in the Classroom

Professor Kyle Ingram was recently honored with the 2022 Innovative Teaching Award from UC Riverside and the Shulman Endowed Excellence in Teaching Award from the UCR School of Business.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Construction workers at UC Riverside

California Workforce Expands In Latest Numbers

UCR MBA’s top-ranked business school reports California added 41,400 nonfarm jobs in April, per its Center for Economic Forecasting & Development and Beacon Economics.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Marlo Raveendran, faculty

Sharing a Love of Learning With Real-world Lessons

UCR MBA professor Marlo Raveendran, at one of the best business schools, blends research on organization design with a love for World of Warcraft.
By Darin Estep |
UCR Business at UC Davies competition

UCR Student Teams Take Home Victories in Business Competitions

Recently, the UCR School of Business fielded successful teams in case competitions displaying both business acumen and competitive determination
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Executive Fellows Installation Dinner 2024

Executive Fellows Continue with a Renewed Sense of Purpose

UCR MBA graduate Anita Alamshaw ’91 values in-person connections over virtual talks, highlighting relationship-building at a best business school.
Thomas Walker 08, Netflix

Lifelong Film Buff Shares His Journey to Netflix

From midnight Titanic VHS to every Best Picture film, UCR MBA alum Thomas Walker ’08 found inspiration at one of California’s best business schools.
By Darin Estep |