A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

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Local Business Activity Growth Outpaces U.S. GDP

Business activity in the Inland Empire has continued to recover from the pandemic along a steady upward trajectory, outperforming growth in U.S. GDP in the latest numbers.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Craig Blunden

A Family Tradition, A Community Connection

Craig Blunden grew up in a family that believed in community involvement.
By Darin Estep |
Construction workers on UCR campus

Pandemic Slows, Headwinds Ease for CA Job Growth

California’s labor market grew by 104,300 jobs in August 2021, accounting for 44% of all U.S. job gains, per the September 2021 Beacon Employment Report.
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UCR Tops Social Mobility Ranking for Third Year

For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UC Riverside the top university in the nation for social mobility.
By John Warren |
Taylor Moorer

Leadership Program Draws Students Across Nation

Over 50 students joined UC’s 2021 SIEML program, boosting diversity in graduate business programs at UCR School of Business—one of the best business schools.
David Gutierrez

Alumnus Helps First-generation Students

Recalling one of his first career fairs as an undergraduate, David Gutierrez ’04 describes being pulled aside by a college adviser with a bit of crucial advice: Clip the brand label off your jacket sleeve.
By Darin Estep |
Margaret Campbell, Anderson Presidential Chair in Business Administration

Curiosity Is Key to Understanding Consumers

Margaret Campbell, Ph.D., has explored and explained consumer behavior around the globe—in France, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Singapore, Germany, Canada and many points in between—and across the United States.
By By Darin Estep |
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Disrupting VC Assumptions About Tax Benefits

Startups backed by venture capital — and their investors — often lose tax savings because they organize as corporations rather than limited liability companies, finds a UC Riverside-led study.
By Holly Ober |
Anthony Griffin '02, '06

‘If You Have an Idea, Just Try It’

UCR MBA alum Anthony Griffin shares how his business communications training at one of the best business schools helped him thrive after moving to Japan.
By Darin Estep |
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Job Recovery, Housing and Consumer Demand Heat Up

UCR business economic forecast shows Inland Empire’s strong growth as pandemic impacts fade—insights from one of California’s best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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Effective Messaging for Crowdfunding Campaigns

Some crowdfunding campaigns thrive while others stall. Finance experts point to ‘herding,’ where investors follow the crowd toward popular projects.
By Holly Ober |
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Business Activity to Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels

Inland Empire business set to return to pre-pandemic levels, per UCR School of Business Economic Forecasting Center at one of California’s best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Elodie Goodman

Exploring Health Care Payment Systems

Discover UCR business-led analysis of health‑care supply chain systems—examining incentives, decisions, and resilience from a top business school’s perspective.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Bailey family

Building the Future for UCR's School of Business

Beverly Bailey knows a thing or two about building things.
By Sarah Nightingale |
Major Maurice Kenner

MBA Grad Applies Business Acumen in U.S. Army

The U.S. Army’s new enterprise marketing and behavioral economics field drew nearly 500 applicants for just 30 spots, attracting top officers.
By Darin Estep |
James Merino, MBA

The Problem Solver

Education and opportunity go hand in hand for James Merino, MBA ’98, a data engineer who has worked at some of the biggest firms in Silicon Valley.
By Imran Ghori |
Business people in motion

Area Business Activity Poised for Strong Growth

Business activity in the Inland Empire has continued to steadily recover from the historic COVID-19 pandemic and the outlook for the near-term future is one of solid growth.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Small businesses

Pent Up Demand Drives Rapid Economic Recovery

Despite pandemic closures, UCR School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting finds long-term growth in the Inland Empire strong—insights from the best business school.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
Business woman

Should Employees Choose Their Tasks?

A UC Riverside study in Organization Science finds letting employees choose tasks boosts satisfaction—but matching tasks to skills is key.
By Holly Ober |
Goodman, Mishra, Turcic

Faculty Achieve High Honors

Among the most recent UCR School of Business faculty honors and achievements