News Archive
December 2023
NEWSROOM
UCLA Anderson’s Net Impact Achieves Gold Status
Nkemdilim Chukwuma (’24) envisions putting social impact into daily practice
An Intentional Approach to Leadership
UCLA Anderson’s head of student development coaches MBA teams
Newsroom
Former CPA Owes Her Career Pivot to Consortium
UCLA Anderson MBA Gabrielle Clark (’20) found an ideal fit at LA28
Lack of Affordable Housing Is Costing Us All
Professor Stuart Gabriel’s data-driven findings on the approval and permitting process
NEWSROOM
UCLA Anderson Alumnus Envisions Community for a Living
Community impact capital veteran Rob Wasserman (MBA/J.D. ’98) invests in broader access
Newsroom
A First-Ever Showcase of Entrepreneurs from Across UCLA
Founders spanning our entrepreneurial ecosystem pitched VCs
Newsroom
UCLA Anderson’s Morrison Center Founders Pledge a New Gift
Professors Don and Sherie Morrison will donate property valued at $15.4 million to the campus
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Too Big to Build
UCLA Ziman Center study details how approval process causes delays
THE PLANNING REPORT
What are 1984’s Lessons for the 2028 Cultural Olympiad?
Aaron Paley (’85) has been activating space in L.A. for 40 years
Newsroom
Unmasking Data’s Healing Powers
How the use of analytics is transforming health care
Newsroom
UCLA Anderson’s Healthcare Analytics Course Untangles a Nuanced Industry
Students learn better decision making by tapping into multiple data sources
NEWSROOM
UCLA Anderson’s Credit Pitch Competition Holds Tangible Value
The Fink Center’s annual event draws MBA students from as far away as London
November 2023
Newsroom
Designer Stuart Weitzman Keeps the Iconic Alive
UCLA MBA students and undergraduates met the man behind the luxury brand
Newsroom
A First-Ever Showcase of Entrepreneurs from Across UCLA
Founders spanning our entrepreneurial ecosystem pitched VCs
Lack of Affordable Housing Is Costing Us All
Professor Stuart Gabriel’s data-driven findings on the approval and permitting process
UCLA Anderson MBAs Look Forward to First Global Immersion in Cuba
The Center for Global Management continues to expand international exchanges
Startup Culture
UCLA Anderson evolves its business creation capstone options
With His Mother’s Help, Blind Golf Champion Stayed the Course
Lissa Poincenot (’83) guided her son back to the game while searching for a cure for LHON
October 2023
Is There a Human Side to Statistics?
UCLA Anderson’s Elisa Long helps students relate to data and decision making
NEWSROOM
UCLA Anderson Alumnus Envisions Community for a Living
Community impact capital veteran Rob Wasserman (MBA/J.D. ’98) invests in broader access
NEWSROOM
UCLA Anderson’s Net Impact Achieves Gold Status
Nkemdilim Chukwuma (’24) envisions putting social impact into daily practice
If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It
UCLA is a hub of innovation that drives groundbreaking ventures
UCLA Anderson Professor Is Appointed to the White House OMB
Economist Wes Yin will help meet U.S. policy, budget and management objectives
September 2023
With His Mother’s Help, Blind Golf Champion Stayed the Course
Lissa Poincenot (’83) guided her son back to the game while searching for a cure for LHON
An Intentional Approach to Leadership
UCLA Anderson’s head of student development coaches MBA teams
Newsroom
Former CPA Owes Her Career Pivot to Consortium
UCLA Anderson MBA Gabrielle Clark (’20) found an ideal fit at LA28
POETS & QUANTS
MBX Biosciences Ranks among Top 100 MBA Startups of 2023
Entrepreneur Tim Knickerbocker (’21) applied Anderson lessons in real time
August 2023
Deidra Willis ('23) Selected as a Best & Brightest EMBA by Poets & Quants
Willis is senior innovation project lead at Kings Hawaiian
UCLA Anderson Was Always the Top Choice for This CFO
Jeanelle Arias (B.A. ’01, ’23) Is a Poets & Quants’ Best & Brightest EMBA
How Changing College Admissions Could Affect the U.S. Workforce
UCLA Anderson’s Miguel Unzueta says Black and Latino people will feel the impact
In Service to Several California Governors
UCLA Anderson MBA Richard Figueroa (’83) knows the public sector needs private-sector knowledge
Mattel Future Lab VP Transforms Play
Ron Friedman (’11) applies management skills he learned at UCLA Anderson
Startup Culture
UCLA Anderson evolves its business creation capstone options
UCLA Anderson MBAs Look Forward to First Global Immersion in Cuba
The Center for Global Management continues to expand international exchanges
July 2023
The AI Revolution Is Making Waves, but Is It Making Money?
Gregor Schubert shows how new the generative AI tools are a boon to the major companies that use them
UCLA Head Start Management Fellows Program Is a 12-Day Intensive
The Price Center provides leadership development training for Head Start directors
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Is a Launch Pad for Startups
U.S. Army veteran Joey Chaires came to UCLA Anderson to scale his business
June 2023
The Value of Board Service in Addressing Food Insecurity
How UCLA Anderson alumni and faculty are helping to feed Angelenos
Seize the Data!
Namita Kallianpurkar (’18) parlayed her MSBA experience into a key role at Google
UCLA Anderson’s MFE Prepared Cryptocurrency Expert for a Capital Career
Portfolio manager Sarah Schroeder (MFE ’15) is a leader in hedge funds and tech
Making the Most of Your Me Time
WSJ features the work of Professor Cassie Holmes
Resilient U.S. Economy Continues to Avoid Recession — So Far
Inflation-fighting Fed policy could still trigger a brief recession later this year, UCLA Anderson Forecast says
UCLA Anderson Research Lights the Way to Alleviate L.A. Housing Crisis
Stuart Gabriel, Director of the Ziman Center for Real Estate, recommends a methodical streamlining
Bradford-Osborne Research Award Recipients Announced
Named for Al Osborne, it recognizes research regarding minority entrepreneurship
Ready, Set … Accelerate!
UCLA incubators help the entrebruinurial kickstart their passions into businesses
Need a Break Now? Treat Your Weekend Like a Vacation
The Happier Hour mindset makes it possible, according to expert Cassie Holmes
May 2023
Los Angeles Mayor Taps the Talents of a UCLA Anderson Alumna
Small business veteran Sonya Blake (’92) applies her MBA training to transition team
Remembering Richard Riordan
Former Los Angeles mayor and founder of the Riordan Programs passes with an extraordinary legacy and commemorative fund
From Studios to Streamers, a Radical Reinvention
UCLA Anderson MBA students study the rapidly evolving world of content streaming
UCLA Anderson’s Stamp of Approval Got Him Through the Door at Disney
Former actor Mark Zee (’14) now negotiates entertainment deals globally
UCLA Anderson FEMBA President Engineers Solutions Like a Concertmaster
Salesforce’s Tiffany Lin (’24) pairs musicianship with business leadership
UCLA Anderson’s Connections to Tech Drew This International Talent
Tiphaine Grosse (’23) makes a habit of moving outside her comfort zone
Anderson Research on Generative AI Exposes Most Vulnerable and Valuable Companies
In a Financial Times article and a Barron’s op-ed, Andrea Eisfeldt and Gregor Schubert discuss the impact
Mayor of Los Angeles to Deliver UCLA Anderson 2023 Commencement Address
Karen Bass is the city’s first female chief executive
UCLA Anderson’s Open for Good™ Initiative Encourages Corporate ESG Transparency
The interactive platform analyzes reporting data from S&P 500 companies
Do America’s AAPI Communities Enjoy True Business Equity?
UCLA Anderson’s Chris Tang recommends corporations rethink their practices
The Future Is Now
Hal Hershfield discusses his book “Your Future Self” on the Ted Radio Hour
April 2023
Former YouTube CEO Says Successful Companies Double Down on Core Competencies
Susan Wojcicki (’98) receives the 2023 John E. Anderson Distinguished Alumni Award
An Accessibility Expert Cultivates Allies for a More Inclusive Campus
UCLA Anderson FEMBA Carolanne Link (’23) is recognized for her EDI leadership
Hello Bello Co-Founder Connects the Dots to Her UCLA Anderson Network
Jenn Pullen (’07) is now launching Zenn Capital to help promising startups
Philanthropist Steven Gordon’s Commitment to UCLA Anderson Deepens
His most recent gift creates the Gordon Ziman Center Real Estate Economist and Policy Analyst Fund
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Is a Game Changer
Donna Langley will be honored at Anderson’s 2023 Pulse Conference
Sustaining Enterprises
UCLA Anderson’s Accelerate cohort incubates companies for a healthier planet
March 2023
Electronic Arts VP Found Success in a Nascent Field
UCLA Anderson alumnus Brian Baron (’05) immersed himself in data analytics
U.S. and California Economies at a Crossroads: Recession, Inflation or Neither?
Economic Forecast is cloudy, given there's no way to predict what the Fed will do
Sadly, Violence Has Been Pivotal for the Advancement of Economies and Innovation
Romain Wacziarg found that agriculture was foundational to development, but cavalry was an accelerator
Newsroom
UCLA Anderson School of Management Honors Target Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Cornell
February 2023
The Unforgettable The John Wooden Global Leadership Awards
Brian Cornell (B.A. ’81, CERT ’91) is the first Bruin and first Anderson board member to receive the award
No Better Seat in the House
Risk manager Jonathan Schreter (’00) receives UCLA Anderson’s 2023 Outstanding Alumni Service Award
The Art of Connecting Within and Across Industries
UCLA Anderson’s WinterPalooza was a how-to-network networking event
Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson Announces Its 2023 Cohort
Cleantech, health care, CPG and SaaS are the key industries represented
Fintech COO Chose UCLA Anderson for Its Collaborative Culture
Reggie Hall (’14) invested in people and relationships, and doors opened
The Surprising Global Relevance of India’s Business Environment
Economist Romain Wacziarg immerses UCLA Anderson MBA students in new knowledge
January 2023
Jason Kim (’09) Is a Leader for the Millennium
Among his essential responsibilities as CEO of Millennium Space Systems is establishing the corporate culture
UCLA Anderson Has Put Her on the Entertainment Track
Jasmine Gipson (’23) envisions a career supporting Black creatives
Award-Winning Management Consultant Took a Chance on Kearney
UCLA Anderson alumna Leslie Parker (’03) came to a fortuitous crossroads 25 years ago
Where Is the Economy Really Headed? Ask Them
UCLA Anderson Forecast’s signature brand of analysis has proved vital for 70 years
We Have to Think Macro, but We Have to Act Micro
Blair Taylor (’90) operates according to principles of inclusion
Looking at Reviews on Amazon Before Buying? Beware
Brett Hollenbeck and Sherry He’s research is an exposé on the pervasiveness of fake reviews
Femtech Founder Secures $1.3 Million to Scale
Mitchella Gilbert (’21) incubated OYA in UCLA Anderson’s Venture Accelerator
Solving Real Problems in Real Estate
Gregor Schubert’s proptech course pairs the latest technology with the biggest issues
December 2022
Energy Cleantech Innovation Conference 2024
Co-hosted by UCLA Anderson's Energy and Cleantech Association and Center for Impact, the Energy Innovation Conference brought together industry professionals, professors, and students to discuss the sustainability implications of our evolving world. Panels delved into the role of hydrogen, microgrids, and more.
UCLA Anderson Launches Fee Waivers for Round 2 Applications
Now may be the best time for laid-off talent to pursue an MBA
Resilient U.S. Economy Is Approaching a Crossroads
UCLA Anderson Forecast says a recession depends on the Fed’s next path
Unlocking Cryptocurrency for Financial Engineers
UCLA Anderson MBA Benjamin Tsai’s (’01) new MFE course demystifies the trend
A U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Seeks Purpose-Driven Work with the UN
Justin Smith’s (’17) UCLA-NUS executive MBA catapulted him to a new career
November 2022
UCLA Anderson Alumni in New York Activate Their Chapter
Volunteers at the Loeb Awards stay connected to their West Coast alma mater
Tech + Society Conference Puts the End User in the Spotlight
UCLA Anderson’s Easton Center highlights human-centered technology innovation
The Venture Accelerator’s Newest Startups Take Flight
More than 200 companies have launched, the latest showcased in an iconic airplane hangar
Univision’s Mission to Inform and Empower Communities
GM Veronika Moroian (’03) finds promise in the nation’s fastest-growing population
UCLA Anderson EMBA Bridges the Military and Civilian Worlds
U.S. Naval Officer Stephanie Koehler (’22) is diversifying her experience
Not Just a Game Theory
UCLA Anderson students learn to represent complex situations in simplified structure
Here’s Why Conspiracy Theories Work So Darn Well
Jennifer Whitson discovered that believers feel they are losing control, so bad information can feel elegant and validating
Workers Vs. Algorithms
It doesn't have to be this way, Felipe Caro explains. Both just need to be understood
October 2022
This UCLA Anderson EMBA’s Through-Line Is a Fast Pace
Fabiola Rangel Ornelas (’23) forged her career in sports and entertainment
University of California Opens Pathways to Graduate Management Education
UCLA Anderson hosted 50 HBCU and HSI students, and is home to a broad unified strategy for equity
The Summer of a Lifetime at Jordan Brand
UCLA Anderson MBA student Stephen Mendoza’s (B.A. ’17, ’23) dream internship
The Opportunity at Deloitte That Ticked Every Box
Morgan Muhonen (’23) took on the rigorous process to land a consulting internship
A VMware Summer Internship Laid His Tech Career Groundwork
Deep, real-life experiences taught Nikith Kumar (’23) to make strategic decisions
September 2022
Navigating Summer 2022 Travel Challenges
Niche tourism experts’ best advice for a curated vacation
His Love of the Ocean Inspired His Gift
Eck Meng Goh (’92) supports MBA students interested in environmental causes
An International Career Bookended by Service to the Peace Corps
Stuart Jablon (’89) leveraged his UCLA Anderson MBA skills to become a country director
Consulting Giant Deloitte Considers Employee Development the Key to Success
UCLA Anderson alumni Eric Dingler (’95) and Deb Johnson (’99) lead the firm’s learning efforts
UCLA Anderson Forecast Predicts No Recession
U.S. and California economies will continue to slow
What If We Could Measure How Good a Corporation Is for Society?
Magali Delmas’ new transparency study shows change is possible when companies truthfully report ESG metrics
California Senator Alex Padilla Urges Students to Dream Big
The Riordan Programs’ Legacy Award recipient was a first-generation college graduate
The Impressionist
Karen Mack’s (’90) LA Commons heals community at the intersection of art and civics
Venture Capital and Private Equity Course Develops Learning in Real Time
UCLA Anderson Professor of Finance Mark Garmaise places a premium on class participation
Professor Cassie Mogilner Holmes’ ”Happier Hour” Gaining Big Attention
From Today to CBS This Morning to The Hidden Brain, the quest for happiness shows popularity
July 2022
UCLA Anderson Study Analyzes Major Companies’ ESG Reporting Rates
The Center for Impact leads a groundbreaking initiative to share information
What Will You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
Tourism is big business in the U.S., but Americans at leisure are spending overseas
UCLA Anderson Alumna Leads KPMG’s Climate Data and Technology Unit
Tegan Keele (’12) helps corporate clients navigate climate and ESG services
Driving Change Through Affordable Housing, Five Years Running
Applications are now open for UCLA Ziman’s affordable housing development program
June 2022
Global, Domestic Impediments Will Slow Economy, But No Recession Yet
UCLA Anderson Forecast says war in Ukraine, COVID lockdowns in China, supply chain constraints, inflation will stymie growth
UCLA Anderson’s Ideal Laboratory to Experience Business Challenges
Business Creation Option was born when two MBA students launched an investment bank
2022 Larry Wolfen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Eight UCLA Anderson MBA students turn creative concepts into viable businesses
Korn Ferry Senior Advisor Has Had a Career of Firsts
Caroline Nahas (B.A. ’70) is UCLA Anderson’s first woman board chair
Buying a Car Since the Pandemic? It’s a Changed Market
Mark Garmaise looked to Japan’s post-tsunami used car market to illuminate the current one
Veteran Investor Learns and Leads
Mel Lindsey (’99), founder of Nile Capital Group, joins UCLA Anderson Board
May 2022
How to Power through Boring Tasks
Alicea Lieberman discovered what it takes to persist when work is dull
An Entrepreneur Shares Her Success
Saujin Yi launched her first company at Anderson, now teaches MBAs
April 2022
Kenneth C. Frazier Receives the John Wooden Global Leadership Award
The Merck chairman is an advocate for racial and economic equity
February 2022
A Problem-Solver Finds Unexpected Purpose in a Corporate Setting
Schwab’s Neesha Hathi (’00) helps people create better financial futures
A Pitch to Sleep-Deprived Nursing Mothers
Alejandra Perez (’22) and team compete to market a nutritious snack for new moms
Big Ideas Finalist Enters the Shadow Market with Trading App Maiden
Tech developer Divya Menon (’22) takes on the housing affordability problem
January 2022
Are You a Woman Applying for a Job? Choose Words Carefully
Using masculine words for male-dominated positions will backfire, according to Joyce He
10,000 Economists Can Be Wrong: 2021’s Crazy Inflation Explained
Forecaster Leo Feler gives reasons for the 7% – and a mea culpa
UCLA Anderson Master of Financial Engineering Ranks in Another Top Ten
The program moved up five spots to #9 in the Risk.net Quant Finance Masters ranking
UCLA Anderson Alumni Lead in the $23 Billion NFT Industry
Rikin Mantri (’13), Ben Arnon (’07) and Lea Kozin (’10) are keeping pace with the digital world
Global Trends Enlighten MBA Students’ Career Choices
UCLA Anderson economist Romain Wacziarg’s course looks at the big picture
Two Wins in Two Weeks
UCLA Anderson students take first place in back-to-back clean energy case competitions
Hamilton Dancer Balances Poet and Quant
Sam Aberman (’22) counts on UCLA Anderson’s flexibility as she hoofs by night
Larry Fink (B.A. ’74, ’76) Says Climate Risk Is Investment Risk
BlackRock’s charitable foundation pledges $100 million for clean energy
When Breakthroughs Happen (or Don’t) in Business School Research
We asked a number of our faculty about the ups and downs of chasing insight, or even work that matters
2022 Cohort Starts Up the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson
More than 70% of new founders are members of underrepresented groups
UCLA Anderson Alumnus Is Undercover Boss on January 14
Fremont Street Experience CEO Andrew Simon (’98) will see just how many hands make light work
Southern California Edison Names Steven Powell (‘10) President & CEO
He has been an executive with SCE since joining the company in 2000
The Pandemic Has Raised Questions about the Global Supply Chain
UCLA Anderson Distinguished Professor Chris Tang has the answers