A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

MPAC Alumni

Opportunity Adds Up for MPAc Alumni

As a lifelong musician, Jack Adams ’21, ’22 MPAc, discovered the importance of accounting when he decided to start his own band.
By Darin Estep |
UCR Business Magazine cover 2023

2023 UCR Business Magazine and Dean's Report

The publication highlights major achievements at the UCR School of Business and provides an overview of the school's growth, academic programs, people, and strategic initiatives.
Ndeye Thiaw

Promoting Economic and Social Development

nspired by a capstone course during her undergraduate studies, Ndeye Thiaw ’99, ’04 MBA decided to earn an MBA with an emphasis in finance and entrepreneurship. “I wanted to know more about organizational strategy, how American companies and brands were able to dominate global finance,” says Thiaw. “And, how one day, I could be part...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR campus aerial view

Fresh from College, Business Alumni Give Back

Two days after graduating from the UCR School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in business finance, Alec Harold ’18 was on a plane to North Carolina for training in his new job as a financial analyst for Wells Fargo. And he hasn’t slowed down since.
By Darin Estep |
Aniedi Effiong

Delivering for ‘Safety, People, and Innovation’

Aniedi Effiong is familiar with the speaker series events organized by the AGSM Graduate Student Ambassadors. Not long ago, he was among the UCR students attending these online discussions, making connections, learning from business professionals, seeking opportunity.
By Darin Estep |
Nate Aquino

Leaning Into the Power of Authenticity

In a career that has taken him from a small digital advertising agency to senior account strategist role at Google, Nate Aquino ’14 has learned that personal communication skills are critical – even in an industry that prizes technical know-how.
Rosie Zhang ’11, UCR School of Business

Making In-person Shopping Almost as Easy as Buying Online

In the spring 2022 issue of UCR Magazine, the university announced its inaugural “40 Under 40 List” celebrating “young alumni making a splash across industries and around the world.”
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Michael King, Niagra

What It’s Like as a Supply Chain Planning Manager

Having worked in several roles for Niagara Bottling, Michael King is now a supply chain planning manager at the company.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Valtteri Salomaki

NBA Launchpad Selects Technology by UCR Business Alumnus

The National Basketball Association has selected a startup, EDGE Sound Research, co-founded by UCR business alumnus Valtteri Salomaki ’18, ’20 MBA and current music Ph.D. student, Ethan Castro, for its NBA Launchpad initiative.
By Sandra Baltazar Martinez | UCR News |
Elia Quintana ’11 EMBA

Building a Business

Elia Quintana ’11 EMBA was ready for a new challenge in 2022.
By Laurie McLaughlin |