A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

Sonal Agrawal

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

For Sonal Agrawal ’24 MBA, moving the United States from her home in India was a big leap, but she was determined to supercharge her career with a master’s degree at UCR. The COVID- 19 pandemic was a time of reflection and big decision-making for her, and the choice to take that leap paid off...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Pious Khemka Award

Immense Personal Growth

At the 2024 commencement ceremonies for A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM), Pious Khemka ’24 MSBA carried the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) processional banner representing her cohort and classmates.
By Laurie Mclaughlin |
Jinnatul Raihan with Radhika Shah at the WiDS conference

Jinnatul Raihan Mumu ’24 MBA: Anti-Abuse Analyst at Snap Inc.

Based in the Seattle office of Snap Inc., MBA graduate Jinnatul Raihan Mumu ’24 is an anti-abuse analyst. “I am responsible for analyzing large data sets to identify bad actors, such as hackers, spammers, and others, and improve security defenses of the platform,” she says of her role at the company that boasts Snapchat as...
By Kiana Sardari and 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 |
Riya Yadav at United Nation

‘I engage with industry leaders’

Creating strong relationships through myriad experiences is central to the academic journey for MBA student Riya Yadav ’24. While she has previous work experience, she is especially pleased with the professional preparation, leadership, and networking opportunities she has immersed herself in while studying at UCR’s A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM). “The emphasis...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Riya Yadav at Northwestern Mutual

‘A Great First Step Toward My Personal Goal’

Over summer 2023, Riya Yadav ’24 MBA interned with Northwestern Mutual as a financial planner in their San Diego office. “UCR alumni connected me to the hiring team. I worked cross-functionally with different teams and to find a solution that works for each client,” Yadav says. “It was also incredible to learn about the financial...
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Natalie Qaqish and Simon Isaac

How we Secured Careers at Red Bull & Pacific Life After Earning an MBA in California

Landing a top job in a renowned company is the ambition for many MBA graduates. Business school grads Simon Isaac and Natalie Qaqish were ready for the challenge. After completing an MBA in California, they landed their dream jobs at Pacific Life and Red Bull, respectively.
By Laura Wise, BusinessBecause |
Jules Yang, UCR School of Business

Jules Yang Strives for Success

Jules Yang, an Orange County native, is a business administration major with a concentration in finance. “I knew I wanted to work in business, so I applied as a business major to UCR.
Sachi Rajguroo, UCR School of Business

Finding a Career in Information Systems

During her second year at UCR’s School of Business, Sachi Rajguroo ’23 found herself feeling isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic in January 2021. Looking for interaction, she joined the Association of Information Systems (AIS) organization.
Nadia Witt, MBA '24, UCR School of Business

Keeping her Eye on the Ball

For outfielder Nadia Witt, softball is more than just a game. Originally from Oregon, she recalls spending much of her early childhood in the field, watching her parents Kevin and Martha play slow-pitch softball.
By UCR Magazine, Spring 2023 |