04/09/2024
Last Saturday, we hosted the 4th annual UCLA Riordan MBA Fellows Innovation Challenge, where advancing teams from the previous round presented their solutions to a panel of Accenture judges!
This year, Daniela Castro-Alvarez, Jonathan Cruz-Carrera, Jaivian Gaetan, Joanne Lee, and Barika Edwards ☆'s "High Dosage Learning," an AI-powered platform designed a multifaceted tool to bridge educational gaps by increasing learning opportunities for students, educators, and parents, took first place!
12/16/2023
https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/specialized-academic-programs/riordan-programs/alumni-association
We are ecstatic to share the continuation of the Riordan Programs Alumni Association!
Over the years, the Riordan Programs Alumni Association has played an invaluable role in connecting our alums and providing them with networking opportunities. Previously operated as a separate nonprofit organization, the alum association will continue under the umbrella and guidance of the Riordan Programs at UCLA Anderson School of Management and maintain its given name.
We look forward to strengthening The Riordan Programs Alumni Association through our vast alumni network. Please visit the association's new site to learn how to become involved in future leadership positions!
12/09/2023
The annual Riordan Programs Spark Campaigns allows our community of generous supporters to further the legacy fostered at the Riordan Programs.
Your donation will provide Riordan Scholars with limitless opportunities! Visit the Spark Campaign to learn more!
https://spark.ucla.edu/project/37816
10/03/2023
LUNA MAGIC Co-Founder Mabel Frías (Riordan MBA Fellow 14) cordially invites rising entrepreneurs to her hometown of Washington Heights, NYC, this month!
"LUNA MAGIC, a leading beauty and lifestyle brand, is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Prose, the revolutionary personalized hair and skincare company. Together, they are hosting Mentor Magic, a curated event aimed at supporting and providing a network for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs. As part of this initiative, Mentor Magic will also host a thrilling pitch competition, offering participants a chance to win a remarkable Emerging Entrepreneurs in Beauty Grant worth $10,000 sponsored by Prose to help fuel their business dreams!"
Prose x Luna Magic Grant Application:https://hsw28hpcbi5.typeform.com/Emerging10kGrnt
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, LUNA MAGIC presents Mentor Magic, a social impact event curated to elevate and support rising entrepreneurs. This year we teamed up with Stylebox and Prose to award a $10k grant to a rising entrepreneur. Meet the nominees and join us in an inviting and inti...
09/28/2023
UCLA Anderson School of Management features the stories of three Riordan alums during Hispanic Heritage Month!
"Among alumni of the Riordan Scholars and Riordan MBA Fellows, programs are success stories that include a UCLA physician involved in bringing health care technologies to underserved communities, a retired U.S. Navy officer who now works in cybersecurity, and an investor who also serves as an instructor in the Riordan Programs’ annual Stock Market Analyst Competition."
Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gC4in4Ps
05/03/2023
We have extended the deadline for the 2023 College to Career Program year. Do you know a college student who can benefit from our program? Refer them today! Send them our application: https://ucla.tfaforms.net/730
The College to Career program targets first-generation students who are interested in preparing for internships, careers, or graduate school.
05/01/2023
May 1st is National College Decision Day. Check out where our Senior Scholars are heading to in the Fall.
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04/29/2023
As we count down to Graduation, let's celebrate this year's Real Estate Market Competition winners!
First Place: Springfield Agents
Second Place: Happy Place Realtors
The Real Estate Market Competition allows Scholars to work in teams and pitch the best property to buy or rent in a financially thorough presentation.
Shoutout to the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate team for another fantastic year!
04/20/2023
The Riordan Programs are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved namesake, co-founder and benefactor, former L.A. Mayor Richard J. Riordan. Mayor Riordan improved the lives of thousands of young people when he established the Riordan Programs 36 years ago at UCLA Anderson. His commitment to our programs never waivered and we are profoundly grateful.
04/14/2023
The Riordan Programs is thankful for the generous support of the Riordan Foundation.
UCLA Anderson receives $3 million from Riordan Foundation for namesake outreach programs
The Riordan Programs, founded in 1987, provide mentorship and support for high school and college students and recent college graduates.
01/24/2023
As a Riordan MBA Fellow, you will participate in grad-level case studies led by top UCLA faculty and gain meaningful mentorship from current UCLA Anderson MBA students to work on a business school action plan.
Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gZsKSTXq
01/10/2023
Join UCLA alumni from Disney Platform Distribution and Marvel Studios in a virtual event!
Guest speaker, Nate Moore:
Nate Moore produced BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER alongside writer and director Ryan Cooler. BLACK PANTHER grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide, picked up 7 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, and won 3 Oscars for Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, and Best Original Music Score. Nate served as producer for Marvel Studios' 2021 feature film ETERNALS and was executive producer for THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. Prior to that, he worked on CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER and CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Additionally, he helped develop the script for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY in the Marvel Writer's Program. Nate received a bachelor's degree in Communications Studies from UCLA.
11/17/2022
Throwback Thursday!
Riordan Alumni, can you recognize your peers in the following images? Tag them!
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Riordan MBA Fellows (2016)
Riordan Scholars deliver UPS stock financial analysis (1994)
Riordan Scholars and mentors pose for a stair picture (1998)
Riordan Scholars visit Yoplait offices (2001)
Keep the Riordan Programs legacy by donating to the alumni giving campaign!
11/09/2022
Three more Tuesdays until GivingTuesday (November 29th)!
With the help of our partnerships and sponsorships, more than 3,500 Riordan Scholars have graduated from the program, many moving on to study at the nation’s top colleges and universities.
Your contributions make this possible; give today!
06/08/2022
This is your reminder that the Riordan MBA Fellows application is coming up ! Take action today!
06/08/2022
As the Riordan Scholars Program application approaches, be sure to start the application now !
06/02/2022
The Pre-MBA scholarship is now available for Riordan Programs Alumni and Riordan Programs Alumni Association members.
If selected, the scholarship will sponsor one-on-one MBA coaching from Ivy Advisors, a consulting firm.
Apply here: https://www.latinxmba.org/pre-mba-scholarship
(Application fee required.)
05/31/2022
Riordan MBA Fellows Applications still open. https://ucla.tfaforms.net/607
05/25/2022
Prepare to enter a top tier university and find a clear path to leadership success in Riordan’s free Scholars program.
05/21/2022
Riordan MBA Fellows ‘22 smiling into the weekend as Riordan Programs Alumni 👩🎓 👨🎓
05/19/2022
Last Friday, The Riordan Programs celebrated 35 years of transformative programming serving underrepresented students and helping young adults start careers in management. Some remarkable moments from the night:
Image: Riordan Programs Hall of Fame Inductees, Alumni Honorees, and advisory board members join Executive Director of Programs Roxanne Mendez during gala toast.
Thank you for joining us, here is to 35 years!
05/18/2022
Calling high-school students: Apply to the Riordan Scholars Program to jump-start your career at UCLA. https://ucla.tfaforms.net/643
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05/10/2022
For college graduates and young professionals considering a graduate education in business! Apply before May 31, 2022! https://ucla.tfaforms.net/607
05/03/2022
Become a Riordan Scholar Today !
04/29/2022
Last day to apply to the College to Career program is TODAY!
Application:
ucla.tfaforms.net/643
04/26/2022
If you are a graduate student considering Business School, The Riordan MBA Program is for you! https://ucla.tfaforms.net/607
04/22/2022
Want to be a part of the Riordan Scholars Program? The application window is closing soon!
Applications are due May 20th:
ucla.tfaforms.net/642
04/21/2022
Our Riordan College to Career Program is accepting applications until April 29!
Apply here: https://ucla.tfaforms.net/643
04/19/2022
Extended deadline for College to Career. Apply now !
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