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We believe you belong here — but don’t just take our word for it. Hear from our students and alumni about why Rice Business was right for them.

Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone

After switching gears from public school teacher to public accountant, Sean Kim talks about why he joined the Rice Business MAcc program.

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Our Podcast

Anastasiya Zavyalova
Up Next

Season 3, Episode 10
On October 24, we hosted our first live podcast taping event at Rice Business, with Owl Have You Know host Maya Pomroy ‘22 and Associate Professor of Strategic Management, Anastasiya Zavyalova. Listen as they dive into Anastasiya’s research on reputation management, how social media has changed the landscape of the field, how that relates to the Russia-Ukraine war, and her hopes for the future.

Danielle Conkling
Flight Path

Season 3, Episode 9
Danielle is the director of corporate social responsibility and ESG (environmental, social and governance) for Silicon Valley Bank. She chats with host Scott Gale ‘19 about her start in the world of finance and banking, getting acclimated to Houston and its weather as an out-of-towner, the future of ESG, and her travels with her family.

Mike Narvaez
Flight Path

Season 3, Episode 8
This Houston native sits down with host Maya Pomroy ’22 to talk about how his son pushed him to get his MBA, maintaining connections with his cohort even though he did the online MBA program, and being a lifelong learner.

Phil Reiser
Phil Reiser Professional MBA '19

Getting Ahead

“Over just one year in the MBA program, I transitioned to a new role, developed a model that is being implemented for business analytics questions within ExxonMobil, trained business analysts for the other regions of the U.S., and just recently got a promotion. I have no doubt that the coursework and experiences at Rice contributed to both my accomplishments and promotion.”

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Christina Tamayo
In The Media

“There’s a clear philosophy at Rice that prioritizes quality of relationships and learning,” says Christina Tamayo, who will graduate in 2022. “I’m excited by the diverse concentrations offered, particularly in energy and strategy."

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