
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
Firsthand experience helping her mother run a business laid the foundation of Angelina Chavez's passion and drive in business.
By Elias Almarez-Herrera ’23 |

Future Business Leaders Look Forward
Becoming a business leader takes discipline and determination.
By Elias Almarez-Herrera ’23 |

Meet the UC Riverside School of Business MBA Class of 2023
They’ve closed million dollar deals. Started companies. Spearheaded multi-national projects.
By Jeff Schmitt | Poets & Quants |

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 |

“Challenges are a Sign of Life”
UCR MBA alum Brittney Agoncillo ’21 cared for family during COVID-19 in Texas, honoring her late aunt—reflecting resilience at a best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |

Putting an Education in Leadership into Action
Just like everyone else, Chris Page had to pivot during the pandemic.
By Laurie McLaughlin |

No Rock Left Unturned
UCR MBA’s Angela Marcel-Gavin embraced discovery as a culture volunteer, leading the 2020 Winter Soulstice concert at the best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |

An MBA & Music Ph.D Team Up to Create Innovative Tech
In November 2019, Ethan Castro and Valtteri Salomaki, students at UCR, co-founded EDGE Sound Research.

Make an MBA Your Own
Valtteri Salomaki began his UCR MBA in Marketing Strategy & Information Systems to join a major tech firm and launch ventures from a top business school.

Alice Weiting Li, MBA ’18
During her MBA, Alice participated in the AT&T Case Competition with fellow MBA students.