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Congratulations to our inaugural Master in Management (MiM) #Classof2026! We were so proud to celebrate this special milestone with such a sharp, curious and engaged, creating a genuine sense of community and pushing one another to grow throughout the program. 👏

Recognizing Top GPA recipient David Koenigsberg; Outstanding Leader Kelly Huang Chen; Excellence in Teaching recipients Alireza Yazdani and Punit Sharma; students and faculty who helped make this cohort so successful. It has been a joy to witness your journeys as you take the next step beyond the classroom into your careers! 🎓 #UCIMerage by @ucimeragemasters

Celebrating the amazing Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) #Classof2026, our 87 graduates were recognized for their hard work, growth and accomplishments throughout the rigorous, STEM-designated program. ✍️

Congratulations to all our award recipients, including Top GPA Award recipient, Isabella Dufault; Most Engaged Awardees, Heidi Eckl and Li Cui; Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, Professor Machiavelli W. Chao; Professor Shawn Kato and Professor James Basset, Outstanding Teaching Assistant, Xinyu “Snow” Li and the graduating MPAc class! 🎓 #UCIMerage by @ucimeragemasters

Congratulations to our Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE) Class of 2026 on an incredible year of innovation, leadership and achievement. 👏

At the MIE End-of-Year Celebration, students were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments, exemplifying academic excellence, collaboration and engagement throughout the program. We also celebrated the faculty and staff whose dedication and support make the MIE experience so impactful.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients including Top GPA Award recipient Yuting Sun, Outstanding Teaching Assistant Sardar Bonabi, Excellence in Teaching Award recipient Professor Larry Wilk and the entire graduating MIE #Classof2026. We can't wait to see what you'll build next! 🤝 #UCIMerage by @ucimeragemasters

Congratulations to the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Class of 2026 on a successful program, delivering impressive Business Capstone projects for clients this year. 👏

The MSBA Executive Summary Presentations and End-of-Year Celebration recognized the passion, dedication, innovation and collaborative spirit of our students, faculty and staff. We are proud of your accomplishments and grateful to the faculty, staff and industry partners whose mentorship and support helped make this year a success.

We look forward to seeing the impact you'll make as the next generation of business analytics leaders. 🎓 #UCIMerage #ClassOf2026 by @ucimeragemasters

Meet Adhiti, MSBA Class of 2026.

Through hard work, perseverance, and a passion for analytics, she earned Beta Gamma Sigma honors and secured a full-time role with KPMG.

Watch her story and hear about the experiences that shaped her graduate journey at UCI Merage.

Congratulations, Adhiti! 🎉🎓

#UCIMerage #MSBA #BetaGammaSigma #GraduateJourney #KPMG #AnteaterForLife by @ucimeragemasters

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓✨

This weekend, we celebrated the accomplishments of our newest master’s graduates and the dedication, resilience, and hard work that brought them to this milestone. From the classroom to capstone projects, networking events to lifelong friendships, each experience has helped shape your journey and prepare you for what’s next.

We are incredibly proud of all that you’ve achieved and excited to see the impact you’ll make as leaders and innovators in your fields.

Thank you for being part of the Merage community. As you begin this next chapter, know that you’ll always have a home here.

Welcome to the Anteater Alumni family! 💙💛

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#classof2026 #ucigrad #ucimerage #ucialumni #zotzotzot by @ucimeragemasters

Congratulations new grads from @ucimeragemasters and @uciengineering masters programs welcome to the @ucialumni family! Zot! Zot! Zot!

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What happens when passion meets purpose?

🎙️ Episode 2 of Season 2 is now live on Spotify!

In Beauty, Beats & Breakthroughs, Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE) students Yasmeen, Aoife, and Alexa join host Kenechukwu to share how their time at UC Irvine Merage is shaping what they’re building outside the classroom.

From beauty entrepreneurship and sports media to music and branding, they open up about turning ideas into action and growing ventures alongside their graduate studies.

This episode kicks off our new Merage to Market mini-series, highlighting student stories of innovation, creativity, and real-world impact.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify. Search Merage Unboxed or visit the link in our bio.

Ready to unbox Merage with us? 📦✨🐜🍴

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#MerageUnboxed #MerageToMarket #UCIMerage #MIE #Entrepreneurship #StudentExperience #Innovation #GraduateSchool #AnteaterSpirit by @ucimeragemasters

Every pin tells a story. 🐜📍

Throughout the year, Merage masters students earned exclusive, limited-edition pins by attending events, building their network, developing professionally, and engaging with our Merage community.
Each one represents a connection made, a lesson learned, and a memorable experience at Merage.

Which pin is your favorite? 👇

#MerageSchool #UCIrvine #GraduateBusiness #StudentLife #MerageMoments EarnYourPin by @ucimeragemasters

What does it mean to pursue a graduate degree as a Latina?

🎙️ Episode 1 of Season 2 is now live on Spotify!

In The Journey to “Sí Se Puede” (Yes, We Can), four Latina graduate students share honest reflections on imposter syndrome, belonging, culture, representation, and what it means to navigate higher education as Latinas in business graduate programs.

This episode launches our new mini-series, Latinos at Merage 💙💛

🎧 Listen now on Spotify! Search Merage Unboxed or visit the link in our bio.

Ready to unbox Merage with us? 📦✨🐜🍴

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#MerageUnboxed #LatinosAtMerage #UCIMerage #GradSchool #HigherEducation #StudentExperience #RepresentationMatters #LatinaProfessionals #BusinessSchool #AnteaterSpirit by @ucimeragemasters

Merage Unboxed is back for Season 2 🐜🍴📦🎙️✨

We’re excited to bring you another season of authentic conversations and student stories from across the UC Irvine Merage community.

This season, we’ll explore: ✨ Identity & representation in graduate education ✨ Networking, professional growth, and skill development ✨ What the graduate journey at Merage really looks like

🎧 Season 2 launches THIS WEDNESDAY on Spotify with Episode 1 kicking off our new mini-series: Latinos at Merage 💙💛

Stay tuned for conversations you won’t want to miss 👀

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#merageunboxed #ucimerage #gradschool #studentexperience by @ucimeragemasters

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael Imerman

Dr. Imerman is an Assistant Professor of Teaching and the Faculty Director of the Master of Finance Program here in the Merage School of Business! In the Master of Finance, he teaches risk management and the venture capital & private equity elective (one of the most popular electives in the course).

Fun fact! Dr. Imerman has a super cool sneaker collection and doesn’t wear the same pair twice during the quarter!

Learn more about Dr. Imerman here: https://merage.uci.edu/research-faculty/faculty-directory/Michael-Imerman.html

Check out his book “The Economics of FinTech” published by MIT press: https://www.amazon.com/Economics-FinTech-Understanding-Transformation-Financial/dp/0262049538

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#ucimerage #uci #gradschool #finance #faculty by @ucimeragemasters