During summer break, 30 MBA students and two alumni from UCLA Anderson’s MBA programs participated in the second offering of the Center for Global Management’s sustainability-focused Global Immersion course, “Profit, Purpose and Policy: Lessons from Sustainable Business in Europe.” Led by Professor Henry Friedman, professor of accounting, the course…

To ensure students are prepared to lead in an increasingly complex global business environment, UCLA Anderson’s portfolio of global management electives continued to expand during 2025–26. Three new courses were introduced to address critical dimensions of international business practice: global legal and regulatory systems, international market strategy…

Professor Gayle Northrop (’96) and Ankit Choudhary (’24) at the Project Mercy compound in Yetebon. One of the most compelling examples of the Global Social Impact Consulting (GSIC) capstone’s lasting impact is the story of UCLA Anderson alumnus Ankit Choudhary (’24), a member of the inaugural cohort that traveled…

Students conducted field research with Project Mercy leaders and shared smiles with children in Yetebon, where a holistic development model is transforming lives. Capstone projects continue to evolve at UCLA Anderson as part of the school’s strategic vision. In 2025–26, FTMBA students could choose from five faculty-designed capstone options…

(Early Ideas Ltd., UNITED KINGDOM) Early Ideas Ltd. is a UK-based enterprise focused on advancing early childhood development through technology-enabled learning experiences. Its flagship product, Tandem, is an AI-powered storytelling platform that helps parents and children ages 2 to 6 co-create personalized stories, activities and learning experiences designed to…

Rafael Rubião, Ph.D. student in Global Economics and Management (entered 2023) Political connections can shape who gets hired, promoted and rewarded in both public and private organizations. While a growing body of research shows that politically connected individuals often enjoy privileged access to employment opportunities, much less is known…

MICK MORRIS is a graduate of the FEMBA Class of 2026, where he earned a specialization in global management. A mechanical engineer and capital projects leader, he has built his career supporting manufacturing, warehousing and supply chain operations through strategic engineering programs and infrastructure projects across North America. Originally…

MARISA LUE is a member of the UCLA Anderson Executive MBA Class of 2026 and served as co-president of the EMBA Class Council. She is a staff program manager at Illumina, where she leads cross-functional product development programs that advance genomic sequencing technologies used by researchers and healthcare organizations…

ANEESHA KUMAR is a graduate of the FTMBA Class of 2026 and a Forté Fellow, specializing in technology leadership and AI and global management. Prior to Anderson, Kumar built a diverse background in strategy and operations across media, technology and advertising. She managed performance marketing at KQED, launched a…

On Sunday, August 10, the Center for Global Management (CGM) in collaboration with the Executive MBA Program, hosted a welcome event for international exchange students from eight partner universities around the world. Held in the Grand Salon of Marion Anderson Hall, the evening brought together more than 40 visiting…

Implications Regionally and Globally – Featuring Insights from the 2026 Spring Global Immersion Course The Greater Asia region is emerging as a global leader in the transition from a “digital first” to an “AI-first” future for consumers, enterprises and society. Across Greater China and Southeast Asia,…