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Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business has taken the No. 1 spot in the Princeton Review and Entrepreneurship magazines’ rankings of top schools for graduate entrepreneurship programs for the sixth year running.

November 11
School Updates

The Financial Management Association International (FMA) named Rice Business professor Kerry Back the recipient of its Innovation in Teaching Award, recognizing his creative, transferable, and impactful teaching in finance.

November 11
School Updates

The Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice University celebrated its one-year anniversary on October 29, with coffee and breakfast for its students as they made their way to class. 

November 10
School Updates

Now in its 26th year, the Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) presented by Rice Business has officially opened applications and is calling on the next generation of world-changing graduate student founders to compete on the global stage. This is where tomorrow’s industry leaders get their start.

November 10
In The Media

U.S. News ranks Rice Business among the top 20 MBA programs for high-paying finance and accounting careers, with 2024 graduates earning an average salary of $155,407.

November 04
In The Media

Rice Business will host the Rice Customer-Based Strategy Symposium on November 18, a recurring forum for sharing innovative ideas on customer-focused strategy and execution. The event features peer-reviewed research from top academics and industry insights from executives.

October 31
In The Media

Get to know some new members of the Rice Business MBA Class of 2027 in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students from Clear Admit.

October 29
School Updates

Rushi Bhalani ’19 and Will Eldridge ’16 ’17 will be recognized with the Builders Award Nov. 7 during the President’s Town Hall, a signature event of Rice’s Alumni Weekend. The Builders Award is given to graduates of the past 10 years who go above and beyond in service to Rice.

October 28
In The Media

Poets&Quants named Dean Peter Rodriguez its 2025 Dean of the Year, recognizing his transformation of Rice Business since 2016. Under his leadership, the school has advanced in academics, reputation and innovation.

October 23
School Updates

The 10th annual Sparking Success Conference is set for Oct. 31, when attendees can experience a forum full of industry professionals, leaders and experts to network and learn important skills in the ever-changing world of business.

October 22