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Classes may end, but the takeaways leave a lasting impression.

Here’s what current students in our undergraduate, MAcc, Hybrid MBA, MBA@Rice and Ph.D. programs are learning, listening to and taking away from their time at Rice Business. Check out the fall 2025 issue to hear from students in the Full-Time, Executive and Professional MBA programs.

Reese Alexander
Finance Ph.D.

Hometown: Midlothian, Texas
Last role: Accounting/finance undergraduate at Baylor University
Favorite class so far: Econometrics with James Weston — he teaches like a stand-up comedian and never loses his audience.
One new skill you find yourself applying outside of class? Presenting ideas to other people. It’s an often overlooked aspect of research, and it can lead to plenty of new ideas.
Is there anyone you’d like to shoutout in the Rice Business community? I have to give a shoutout to a recent alum, Anthony Zdrojewski ’24, ’25. He really helped me throughout my first few years, and I’m glad he was there.
What would your walkout song be? “Dynasties and Dystopia” by Denzel Curry, Gizzle and Bren Joy
Describe yourself in three emoji: 🍔🖥️📚

Felipe Mola-Curi ’26
Business major, finance concentration

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
What podcasts are you currently obsessed with? “The Best One Yet” or “Brooke And Connor Make A Podcast”
What Rice tradition or event has meant the most to you? Beer Bike Auction brings everyone in your residential college together to raise money for a good cause. It’s impressive to see the different skills people bring to auction off.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Living in New York City with fellow Rice alumni and working in finance, with a focus on consumer and retail industries.
One new concept you find yourself applying outside of class? Teamwork is heavily emphasized at Rice. I’ve begun applying a collaborative mindset both in group settings and in my personal relationships.
What would your walkout song be? “I Cry” by Flo Rida
Describe yourself in three emoji: 🕺🤪🤘

Matthew Fasic ’26
Hybrid MBA

Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Last role/industry: Financial analyst, NASA
A recent win that you’re proud of? The company I co-founded, Torres Orbital Mining (TOM), recently moved into Greentown Labs.
Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I’ll hopefully be established at NASA and progressively expanding my own business with a fellow Rice MBA classmate.
Is there anyone you’d like to shoutout in the Rice Business community? Professors Vikas Mittal, Al Danto, Al Galindo and Yael Hochberg have all been incredible, both as educators and as mentors.
What would your walkout song be? “Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis
Describe yourself in three emoji: 🚀🌗😂

Garret Lowe ’26
Master of Accounting

Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Last role/industry: Audit intern at EY
If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be? Cooking and baking, without a doubt.
A recent win that you’re proud of? On the Strava app, I just became the local legend of Rice’s outer loop, meaning I’ve run it more than any other user in the past 90 days.
One new concept you find yourself applying outside of class? Professional skepticism is a vital concept in auditing, and I now find myself asking “why” about everything I see.
Is there anyone you’d like to shoutout in the Rice Business community? On top of being a phenomenal instructor, Ben Lansford connected me with my postgrad employer and has offered advice more times than I can remember. He’s the man.
Describe yourself in three emoji: 👨‍🍳😴🥶

Marissa Minter ’26
MBA@Rice

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Last role/industry: Product marketing manager, software startup
What podcast are you currently obsessed with? I love the “Acquiring Minds” podcast — it’s great to listen to while taking Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.
What Rice tradition or event has meant the most to you? The Rice Women in Leadership Conference is a great opportunity to hear from inspiring women leaders and connect with students across programs.
Best advice you’ve received during your time at Rice? Your time at Rice will go by quickly, so make the most of it!
One area the Rice MBA curriculum has helped you grow? I’m no longer afraid of numbers. While finance, accounting and data analytics still aren’t my passion or strong suit, I’m no longer intimidated.
Describe yourself in three emoji: ✨😅🤠