
Journey to Wetzel’s Pretzels
When Brandy Taylor ’13, ’20 (MBA) headed back to college to earn a master’s degree, she was ready for a career change.
By Laurie McLaughlin |

Working Hard in Pursuit of an Idea
In 1998, Tim Siegel ’91 co-founded LS Capital, a fully integrated private equity firm, with a friend he had known since they played T-ball together.
By Darin Estep |

A World of Rocks Waiting to be Turned Over
Before graduating in management information systems, Angela Marcel-Gavin ’21 focused on career goals—now thriving from her UCR MBA at a best business school.
By Elias Almarez-Herrera ’23 |

The Willingness to Never Give Up
Vonda Simon ’82 worked hard at her career. That effort helped her ascend quickly, and she was the top salesperson at TricorBraun, one of the world’s largest packaging distributors.
By Darin Estep |

Business Education + Internship = Successful Career Launch
In 2012, UCR MBA alum Diana Colgrove landed a role at Esri after a career fair—showcasing bold networking from one of the best business schools.
By Laurie McLaughlin |

A Family Tradition, A Community Connection
Craig Blunden grew up in a family that believed in community involvement.
By Darin Estep |

Leader In Orchid Business Helps Students Bloom
Jamie Fang ’90 was still paying for her own business administration education when she started her first endowed fund for School of Business graduate students.
By Darin Estep |

‘If You Have an Idea, Just Try It’
UCR MBA alum Anthony Griffin shares how his business communications training at one of the best business schools helped him thrive after moving to Japan.
By Darin Estep |

‘A Revolving Cycle of Giving Back’
UCR MBA alumnus Don H. Tran ’01 thrives as senior credit review lead at Silicon Valley Bank, analyzing tech and life science firms at a best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |

MBA Grad Applies Business Acumen in Brand-New Field for U.S. Army
The U.S. Army’s new enterprise marketing and behavioral economics field drew nearly 500 applicants for just 30 spots, attracting top officers.
By Darin Estep |