
Impacts of Black Friday and Holiday Shopping
The founder of Beacon Economics LLC and an adjunct professor, Thornberg is an expert in economic and revenue forecasting, regional economics, economic policy, and labor and real estate markets.
By UCR News |

UCR Experts: The Annual Shopping Binge Ritual
As the nation’s retailers prepare for upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, they expect their holiday revenues to grow moderately over last year.
By David Danelski (david.danelski@ucr.edu) | UCR News |

UCR is No. 9 Public University for Sustainability
UC Riverside is ranked No. 9 among public universities in the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges.
By Imran Ghori | UCR News |

Will U.S. Economy Fall into Recession in 2023?
At UCR MBA’s Inland Empire Forecast, experts say recession unlikely unless Fed hikes rates—insight from one of the nation’s best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |

Inland Empire Grows While Nation Declines
Inland Empire business activity rises despite U.S. GDP decline, reports UCR School of Business—home to the UCR MBA and one of the best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |

U.S. News: UCR No. 1 Public for Social Mobility
For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UC Riverside the top public university in the nation for social mobility.
By J.D. Warren | UCR News |

Forbes Ranks UCR No. 33 Public University
UC Riverside is the No. 33 public university in a college ranking from Forbes magazine. UCR was among several UC campuses and 17 public universities in the top 50.
By J.D. Warren | UCR News |

UCR Ranked No. 4 for Pell Grant Performance
UCR MBA excellence shines as UCR ranks No. 4 nationwide for Pell Grant performance—affirming its role as one of the best business schools serving low-income students.
By John Warren | UCR News |

Fewer Workers: Slow Population Growth v. Pandemic
Supply chain struggles have been widely blamed for the inability to meet consumer and business demand throughout the pandemic.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |

Regents Approve Plans for New Business Building
UC Regents approve a new UCR School of Business building to expand space and meet demand—enhancing the UCR MBA at one of the best business schools.
By Imran Ghori | UCR News |