The Office for Belonging and Engagement Strategic Partnerships
The Jones Graduate School of Business is dedicated to making academic experiences inclusive and forward thinking. We’re proud to support all our students through strategic partnerships with local and national affinity organizations. Membership in the Consortium, FORTÉ Foundation, Reaching Out MBA, the PhD Project, the Business Engagement Collaborative and the National Black MBA Association provides opportunities for scholarship, career prep and programs for students.
We encourage you to learn more about how these deep relationships can benefit you.
Mission: To promote the inclusion of perspectives from African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and Allies in the business world.
- Industry and career coaching, access to a robust network of Consortium alumni, and the Orientation Program (OP) experience.
- Rice Business scholarships/fellowships available.
Mission: To build a strong network of women in the business world.
- Career and industry information, networking and access to the Women in Leadership Conference.
- Rice Business scholarship availability refer to website.
Mission: To advance LGBT+ business leaders.
- Seeks to educate, inspire and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender graduate business students and school clubs through its year-round events. Annual Reaching Out LGBT+ MBA & Business Graduate Conference.
- Rice Business scholarships and annual conference available to members.
Mission: For over 30 years, The PhD Project has helped change the future workforce by providing students a model of achievement and businesses a powerful way to enrich the talent pipeline. The PhD Project helps support the development of business PhDs from increasing the number of brilliant educators from all communities.
- Access to networking, mentoring and unique events.
Mission: The Business School Engagement Collaborative was formed in 2022 with a mission of advancing access, opportunities, and belonging in higher education.
Mission: Fosters economic equity and career advancement for historically underrepresented professionals and aspiring leaders through transformative educational opportunities, robust professional networks, and actionable advocacy for wealth creation and inclusion.
- Career and industry information, networking, and access to the annual conference. NBMBAA conference participation is open to all students.
