A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

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Tea cup and book

Lonely? These Odd Rituals Can Help

If you dunk a tea bag repeatedly into your mug or open a cream-filled cookie to lick the filling, you might find coping with pandemic isolation a bit easier than others.
By Holly Ober |
Raj Singh

Bringing the Commission into the Classroom

With a long career in engineering and management, Raj Singh, professor of practice in management at UC Riverside’s School of Business, is utilizing his considerable knowledge in service to his community as a member of Riverside city’s Planning Commission.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Student Chris Page

Putting an Education in Leadership into Action

Just like everyone else, Chris Page had to pivot during the pandemic.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Angela Marcel-Gavin student profile

No Rock Left Unturned

Serving as a contemporary culture volunteer for the Associated Students Program Board during her junior year, Angela Marcel-Gavin immersed herself in a new area of discovery while organizing the February 2020 Winter Soulstice concert for fellow students.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR campus aerial view with snow capped mountains

An Award-winning Researcher, Mingyu Joo Expands His Investigations into Cruise Industry Pricing

For Assistant Professor Mingyu Joo, there is an important equilibrium to attain in the pursuit of research as he explores the many facets of marketing and publishes his findings.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Turner Stanton and Joshua Rivera, all about service article

UCR Student and Graduate Share Lessons from the Campaign Trail

Politics often is described as “the art of the possible,” but for two first-time candidates from the UCR School of Business, it’s also about the art of service.
By Darin Estep |
MBPP Ambassador Mentorship program mentee AO Li and MBPP Ambassador Mentorship program mentor Yuxin (Sally) Liu share remote learning tips

Student Mentors Support Remote Learning Across the Globe

Shuoqi (Kiara) Xiao is studying business at UC Riverside from the other side of the world. A Chinese student, she is necessarily earning her degree remotely due to coronavirus precautions as the university conducts courses virtually.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
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New Degree Program: Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Launches at UC Riverside

The field of business analytics is a burgeoning area of exceptional job growth, and the new Master of Science in Business
Downtown Riverside

Sustained Economic Growth Finally in Sight

The Inland Empire’s economic outlook has been given a significant boost with the news that multiple, effective vaccines for the COVID-19 virus have been developed and are being actively administered around the globe, according to an analysis released today by the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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Cruise Buyers’ Counterintuitive Response to Prices Could Help the Industry Rebound Post-Pandemic

A UC Riverside-led study on cruise pricing could help the cruise industry get back on its feet after the pandemic.
By Holly Ober |
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Want to be an Innovator? Start by Questioning Everything, Venture Capitalist Says

Any business that fails to innovate is doomed to die. The good news is that radical innovation is within reach for any company of any size. It just requires the right approach.
By Darin Estep |
Diana Garcia and Jacqueline Lugo

Transfer Mentors Ease the Transition for Community College Students

Diana Garcia ’22, left, and Jackie Maslow ’21, right. With this quarter’s online format, a guiding hand goes a long way in helping transfer students start the school year with confidence.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Alyssa and Champ Pederson

A Mission of Inclusion

During the course of her day as mountain regional director of Best Buddies International, UCR Business School alumna Alyssa Stump oversees all aspects efforts to raise funding, establish programming, and open state offices in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
small business reopening, woman wearing mask

New Economic Forecast is Both Upbeat and Cautionary

Inland Empire's economic forecast shows uneven U.S. recovery. Hard-hit sectors will surge post-COVID. Full recovery depends on virus control.
By Victoria Pike-Bond |
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UCR Business Faculty: Editors of Top Journals

Six UCR Business School Faculty hold editorships with eight publications
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Jean Helwege with students

Anderson Chair of Finance Jean Helwege Explores the Industry in Both Her Research and the Classroom

Jean Helwege, Anderson Chair of Finance at UCR, preps students for finance careers. Advises Hylander Financial Group, publishes on corporate bonds.
By Laurie McLauglin |
Michael L. Zemetra ’93, Executive Fellow

For Executive Fellows, Success is Something to Share

Incoming Executive Fellow Michael L. Zemetra ’93 believes that success comes with a responsibility to give back.
By Darin Estep |
Conference room with employees

Trust the Power of Markets

Organizations that use ad hoc groups or committees to make decisions might do better to crowdsource their decisions, says UC Riverside-led research.
By Holly Ober |
Krishna-Ganapathi

Heading Up the Newly Released Hulu Ad Manager

Krishna Ganapathi started his undergraduate studies in engineering because he had a passion for technology and how it works.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Tamra Johnson and Amisha Sharma

#SummerWithUCR Campaign Connects Incoming Cohort

Every weekday this summer, Amisha Sharma ’21 has logged into Slack to connect with nearly 170 incoming School of Business students from around the globe. She might ask them to share a family photo or discuss career tips — but the real goal has been to help them feel at home at UC Riverside before...
By By Darin Estep |