A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

UCR Business student walking at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony

The 2024 Commencement Season is a Wrap!

UC Riverside concluded its 70th Commencement season on June 18, 2024 with 896 graduates from the UCR School of Business walking across the stage at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
Jordan Webster, UCR Magazine profile, playing basketball at UC Riverside

Bouncing Back

UCR student Jordan Webster, shaped by her family’s basketball legacy, credits the sport for instilling teamwork and hard work at the best business school.
By Jordan Cornet for UCR Magazine |
Emil Shirokikh Receiving Award at Internet 2.0 Conference

From Grad Student to Founding CEO

For Emil Shirokikh ’25 PMBA, a class project spurred the idea for a new AI startup, and a subsequent health crisis heightened his awareness of maximizing his time while bringing his business to fruition.
By Aurora Abt |
DesignVerse May 2024

UCR Students Organize First UI/UX Design-a-Thon

In May, students gathered for the first School of Business design-a-thon—called DesignVerse —created and presented by Design@UCR undergraduate student organization.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
AGSM staff and students at Top golf in Ontario, CA

Scholarships and Victory at CalCPA Inland Empire

Five UCR students from one of the best business schools earned CalCPA scholarships at the May 17, 2024 ceremony, followed by a Topgolf event in Ontario.
By Laurie Mclaughlin |
UC Riverside bell tower

UCR in Top 1.3% of World Universities

UC Riverside is ranked in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide according to the 2024 Center for World University Rankings.
By IMRAN GHORI |
UCR School of Business students at ICBSC competition 2024

Business Teams Earn Several Competitive Victories

UCR MBA teams win big at the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition, showcasing why UCR is among the best business schools in the nation.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR Business National Leadership Conference with Professor Ingram

National Leadership Competition: UCR Places High

The Collegiate Leadership Competition “allows top business students from around the globe to practice leadership through challenging and often, seemingly, impossible tasks,” according to the competition’s organizers.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
4 UCR School of Business AGSM MBA Students at 2024 Global Case Competition

UCR Displays Expertise at Global Case Competition

UCR MBA students reached the 2024 Global Case Competition finals, presenting UBS strategies—showcasing skills from one of the best business schools.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
OSCM Stock cargo ships supply chain

Four Reasons To Study Supply Chain In California

California is home to two of the US’s largest ports in LA and Long Beach and a key operations base for delivery companies such as UPS and Amazon.
By Almha Murphy, BusinessBecause |
Kyle Ingram

‘Dr. Ingram is doing what he is meant to do’

Kyle Ingram, UCR faculty, challenges ‘right answers’ and inspires appreciation for complex social and psychological phenomena at a best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Zaid Assi ’23 MPA

A Firm of His Own

Zaid Assi had already set the foundation for his own accounting firm when he finished his Master of Professional Accountancy degree at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management in December 2023.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Ashish Sood

Sharing Up-to-the-minute Knowledge Students Need

Every year, Associate Professor of Marketing Ashish Sood shakes up about 20% of his curriculum.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Sean Jasso with Student, Golden Apple Award

Effectiveness Rather Than Just Practicality

At one of the best business schools, UCR School of Business students acclaim Prof. Sean Jasso’s Golden Apple Award‑winning, effectiveness‑focused teaching.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR Business Global Programs team in Egypt

Studying Business Around the World

In the last year, UCR students traveled abroad, gaining global business insights and advancing studies at one of the best business schools.
By Darin Estep, Laurie McLaughlin |
Prof. Raj Singh with two undergraduate students

‘He Genuinely Enjoys Teaching’

UCR Professor Singh, at the School of Business since 1998, won the Golden Apple Award in 2016, 2019 & 2021—honoring top teaching at a best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Riya Yadav at United Nation

‘I engage with industry leaders’

Discover how UCR MBA student Riya Yadav ’24 cultivates leadership and networking at one of the best business schools—engaging with industry leaders at AGSM.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Riya Yadav at Northwestern Mutual

‘A Great First Step Toward My Personal Goal’

UCR MBA student launches her fintech journey with a Northwestern Mutual internship—highlighting real-world innovation at a best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Riya Yadav

‘Deep pride in my work’

UC Riverside School of Business MBA student Riya Yadav ’24 has an intense interest in women’s equality and diversity within the business world.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Johathan Lim Golden Apple Award

Creating Community in the Classroom

UCR Business Professor Jonathan Lim fosters a community-focused classroom by simplifying complex material and making it relevant, earning the Golden Apple Award.
By Laurie McLaughlin |