A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

New Business Building Exterior

Open for Business

UCR School of Business students gain a home in the new state-of-the-art School of Business building—highlighting our status as one of the best business schools.
The China Program 2024 - Opening Ceremony at Shaghai Ocean University

On the Ground in China

In July 2024, 13 UCR School of Business students visited Shanghai Ocean University for immersive business learning in China—showcasing a best business school experience.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR Campus at Night

U.S. News Names UCR No. 1 for Social Mobility

UC Riverside has again been named the No. 1 university in the nation for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
By John D Warren | UCR News |
Sonal Agrawal UC Davis

Q&A: How To Get the Most Out of Grad School

UCR MBA student shares how she maximized her AGSM experience abroad—discover strategies for success at one of the best business schools.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Badminton Rackets and Feather

Speed. Agility. Performance.

For Akshay Are ’24 MBA, coaching budding badminton players has been a way to share his love for the sport while helping others reach their hidden potential—on and off the court.
By Aurora Abt |
Pious Khemka Award

Immense Personal Growth

At UCR’s 2024 AGSM commencement, MSBA grad Pious Khemka carried the banner for her cohort—showcasing pride at one of the best business schools.
By Laurie Mclaughlin |
Jinnatul Raihan with Radhika Shah at the WiDS conference

Alumna is Anti-Abuse Analyst at Snap Inc.

UCR MBA graduate Jinnatul Raihan Mumu ’24, anti-abuse analyst at Snap Inc., uses data to stop hackers and boost security at a best business school alum level.
By Kiana Sardari and Laurie McLaughlin |
Softball athlete and MBA student Lauren Garewal

‘Grit and Determination’

Three UCR MBA student-athletes balance softball and academics with grit and determination—highlighting teamwork and excellence at a best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
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 |