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Damon Richardson, James Merino, Chancellor Jack Hu, Undergraduate student Shayla Michel, Michael Xu, Dean Yunzeng Wang, and MBA student Rhowen Raju

Executive Fellows Recognized for Mentorship to Students

UCR School of Business installs new Executive Fellows, driving student mentorship, innovative labs, and new endowed scholarships.
UCR GDG including student leaders, members, and faculty advisor Associate Prof Ashish Sood

‘Something Students Have Been Waiting For’

The idea of starting a Google Developer Group (GDG) chapter at UCR came from seeing how impactful these groups were at other universities and believing UCR students deserved the same kind of opportunity.
Online MBA student typing on laptop

UC Riverside Launches Online MBA Program

UC Riverside is launching a fully online Master of Business Administration program this fall, opening the door for students across California, the nation, and around the world to earn a University of California MBA degree remotely.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
Austin Attaway, Michael Haselhuhn, Demetrius Lewis, Patrick Attaway, and Ye Li holding their award certificates.

Faculty Receive Student-voted Awards

UCR School of Business honors six faculty members with student-voted 2026 teaching and innovation awards for excellence, mentorship, and classroom impact.

By UCR Business |
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Reclaiming the Context of Creative Works

UC Riverside's Demetrius Lewis uses AI to fix "retrospective bias," correcting how modern genre labels distort historical creative works.
By David Danelski |
The new UCR School of Business building

UCR’s School of Business Building Keeps Winning Awards

Since opening in 2024, UCR’s School of Business has won 5 major awards for its sustainable, LEED Platinum design and flawless safety record.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | Inside UCR |
Adru in his kitchen, making cocktails

Systems, Shakers, and Science: How one UCR MBA Student is Quantifying the Perfect Cocktail

A current UCR MBA student concentrating in Business Analytics, Nithin Adru doesn’t just drink cocktails—he analyzes them.
By Staff Writer with a little help from AI |
Coins and pencils on tax preparation papers

Consumer Spending Falls — And Vulnerable Families Take the Biggest Hit

Evidence shows that if corporate tax rates are increased, they do hurt household spending — and hit vulnerable families hardest.
By Carla Fried | UCLA Anderson Review |
Jordie Katcher, alumna and Nike Executive

Finding Her Footing

Following clothing trends has been a lifelong passion for UCR Business alumna Jordie Katcher — one that led to her becoming vice president of Women’s Global Sport Apparel at Nike.
By J.D. Mathes |
Samantha Luevano, UCR Business alumna

Hashtags in Paris

What do Samantha Luevano ’18 and Emily Cooper have in common? Between a chef boyfriend and a job at a French marketing agency, Luevano’s life sounds like the real-life version of the titular character’s in the popular Netflix series “Emily in Paris” — without the script. Raised in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Luevano initially aspired toward...
By Annie Cao | UCR Magazine |
Speaker Larry Chung in the UCR School of Business auditorium

Dean’s Speaker Series Returns Bringing Leaders & Innovators to Campus

Different industries, perspectives, and viewpoints highlight the return of this popular series. The UCR School of Business is bringing back its Dean’s Speaker Series in January 2026 with events exploring industry trends, the evolving expectations of leadership, and innovative strategies for resilience in today’s fast-paced workplace. Sponsored by the school’s A. Gary Anderson Graduate School...
Mickey McGuire ’97, ’99 MBA

‘I Don’t Want a Job; I Want an Opportunity’

Mickey McGuire ’97, ’99 MBA has always had an entrepreneurial mindset. The first business he launched was a lawn-mowing service in his hometown of Modesto, Calif., at the age of 12.
By Darin Estep |
Business Professionals in a Meeting

Slower Company Acquisition Pace Can Boost Corporate Values

UCR Business Professor Jerayr Haleblian’s research reveals that companies achieve higher stock values and profitability by slowing down corporate acquisitions to allow time for proper integration.
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Shopping for Two is Stressful

A UCR School of Business study reveals that shopping for shared items causes significantly more anxiety than personal purchases due to the social pressure of satisfying everyone's preferences.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |
Professor Elodie Adida Goodman

The Value of Explaining the “Why” Behind Tough Concepts

In July 2025, Goodman was appointed the first Logistics Team Presidential Chair in Supply Chain Management at the UCR School of Business.
Lily Luu ’20 MBA

A Business Idea Inspired by Her Dogs

UCR MBA alumna Lily Luu ’20 successfully launched LUU Lounge, a viral startup offering innovative pet hair-resistant loungewear, by leveraging her business education to identify and solve a common problem for pet owners.
UCR Business students and Veteran family McCollum

The McCollum Family’s March Toward the Graduation Stage

Thanks to Michael Sr.'s veteran benefits, the McCollum family is pursuing higher education together, including mother Kesha and son Mike Jr. who attend UCR's School of Business simultaneously and plan to graduate in the Class of 2026.
By Malinn Loeung | UCR News |
Brandon Ma '14

Your Alumni Network: Meet Brandon Ma ’14

UCR Business alumnus Brandon Ma '14, CFA, a Regional Vice President at Capital Group/American Funds, shares career advice emphasizing the value of internships, flexibility, and the investment strategy to "Invest early, invest often, and stay invested."
New School of Business Building

New Business Building Wins Architecture Award

UC Riverside’s new School of Business building has won an American Architecture Award, which recognizes design excellence and innovation.
By Imran Ghori | Inside UCR |
A female shopper in a store

Study Finds Moral Costs in Over-pricing for Essentials

When companies hike prices on essentials like food, medicine, or medical devices, the financial rewards may be immediate—but the reputational damage may linger and ultimately cost more in the long run.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |