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John Haleblian

Strategic Decisions Driving Mergers, Acquisitions

Professor of Management Jerayr “John” Haleblian earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology before earning a Ph.D. in business.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Pat Watters

Solar Entrepreneur Shares Success with Others

Patricia Watters Ph.D. ’95 recalls her UCR business journey in financial economics—marked by hard work, perseverance, and pride in a best business school.
By Darin Estep |
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The Pandemic’s Lessons for the Supply Chain

Due to COVID-19 precautions, Professional MBA student Benjamin Gonzalez ’21 participated remotely in the Project Management course taught by Supply Chain and Operations Management Lecturer Suri Gurumurthi.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Ching Liu

Solar Entrepreneur Sticks with Her Dream, Shares Success with Others

Ching Liu says her connection to the UCR School of Business was meant to be – and it all started with a phone call to the city of Riverside.
By Darin Estep |
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The Age of the Vaccine Passport

UCR business experts analyze the rising use of vaccine passports in travel, education, and work, highlighting insights from a top-ranked business school.
By UCR University Communications |
Susan Atherton

UCR Opened Doors for Philanthropist

If Susan Atherton thinks about it, her connection with UC Riverside has really come full circle in the time since she enrolled as a 17-year-old, first-generation college student.
By Darin Estep |
Tea cup and book

Lonely? These Odd Rituals Can Help

If you dunk a tea bag repeatedly into your mug or open a cream-filled cookie to lick the filling, you might find coping with pandemic isolation a bit easier than others.
By Holly Ober |
Raj Singh

Bringing the Commission into the Classroom

UCR business professor Raj Singh, with decades in engineering and management, serves on Riverside’s Planning Commission at one of the best business schools.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Student Chris Page

Putting an Education in Leadership into Action

Just like everyone else, Chris Page had to pivot during the pandemic.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Angela Marcel-Gavin student profile

No Rock Left Unturned

UCR's Angela Marcel-Gavin embraced discovery as a culture volunteer, leading the 2020 Winter Soulstice concert at the best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR campus aerial view with snow capped mountains

Investigations into Cruise Industry Pricing

For Assistant Professor Mingyu Joo, there is an important equilibrium to attain in the pursuit of research as he explores the many facets of marketing and publishes his findings.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Turner Stanton and Joshua Rivera, all about service article

Sharing Lessons from the Campaign Trail

Politics often is described as “the art of the possible,” but for two first-time candidates from the UCR School of Business, it’s also about the art of service.
By Darin Estep |
MBPP Ambassador Mentorship program mentee AO Li and MBPP Ambassador Mentorship program mentor Yuxin (Sally) Liu share remote learning tips

Student Mentors Support Remote Learning Globally

Shuoqi (Kiara) Xiao is studying business at UC Riverside from the other side of the world. A Chinese student, she is necessarily earning her degree remotely due to coronavirus precautions as the university conducts courses virtually.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Downtown Riverside

Sustained Economic Growth Finally in Sight

UCR business economic forecast shows COVID-19 vaccines driving Inland Empire growth, reflecting expert analysis from one of the best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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UCR's New Master of Science in Business Analytics

Launching fall 2021: UCR MBA adds STEM‑designated MSBA in finance, marketing & supply chain analytics—elevate your education at a best business school.
Cruise ship (c) Unsplash / Adam Gonzales

Counterintuitive Price Response Helps Rebound

A UC Riverside-led study on cruise pricing could help the cruise industry get back on its feet after the pandemic.
By Holly Ober |
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Want To Be An Innovator? Question Everything.

Any business that fails to innovate is doomed to die. The good news is that radical innovation is within reach for any company of any size. It just requires the right approach.
By Darin Estep |
Diana Garcia and Jacqueline Lugo

Mentors Ease Transition from Community College

Diana Garcia ’22 and Jackie Maslow ’21 help transfer students adapt to online learning, showcasing UCR business support at one of the best business schools.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Alyssa and Champ Pederson

A Mission of Inclusion

UCR MBA alumna Alyssa Stump, mountain regional director at Best Buddies, leads fundraising, programs, and office openings across five states for the best business school.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
small business reopening, woman wearing mask

Economic Forecast Is Both Upbeat and Cautionary

Inland Empire's economic forecast shows uneven U.S. recovery. Hard-hit sectors will surge post-COVID. Full recovery depends on virus control.
By Victoria Pike-Bond |