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Donor Stories
A Lifelong Commitment to Rice Business
Maury Bronstein (Full-Time MBA ’97 and member of the Parliament Society) believes the true power of Rice Business lies not only in what it gives students, but in what its community gives back.
As a student, he experienced something rare: a place where people knew his name, understood his goals, and invested in his future. That sense of connection did not end at graduation. It grew into a lifelong commitment to support the school that helped shape his path.
“Professors knew my name and understood my goals, including faculty members whose courses I never took and who had no reason to know me. That level of engagement and genuine interest in students left a lasting impression,” he says. “It continues to shape how I view the Rice Business community today.”
Over the years, that impression has turned into action. Since 1998, Bronstein has remained a loyal donor to Rice, supporting Rice Business, including the LILIE Liu Idea Lab. He has mentored students, opened doors for young professionals, and created opportunities through his firm, all rooted in the belief that success is never achieved alone.
His story is a reminder that Rice Business is still being built. As a younger school, its strength depends on those willing to stay connected, invest in others, and carry the community forward.
For Bronstein, giving is not just about supporting a school. It is about shaping futures, strengthening connections, and ensuring that the next generation benefits from the same belief, opportunity, and community that defined his own journey.
About the Parliament
At Rice University, where curiosity and bold ideas drive what is possible, progress is sustained by those who continue to give over time. The Parliament recognizes this ongoing commitment—honoring donors who have supported Rice for three or more consecutive years or through a recurring gift. Parliament members include donors from across the university, including Rice Business Fund supporters whose loyal gifts play a vital role in shaping the school’s future. Together, their collective giving helps move ideas forward, support students, and ensure that stories like this one continue across the Rice community.
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