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"Since my career in the Army involved healthcare, I was drawn to Rice Business because of the number of classes focused on the healthcare industry. These classes give me the opportunity to align my Army experience with the business side of healthcare."

A study reveals that 13% of scientific articles show signs of AI, raising a debate about the integrity of research. Rice Business professor Kathleen Perley says that AI can play a decisive role in democratizing access to academic research, especially for non-English-speaking researchers or those suffering from learning disabilities. 

"Rice was the only school I seriously considered. As a Houstonian, I wanted to root myself locally while still learning from one of the best programs in the country. Rice’s reputation, combined with its values and community, made it the clear choice."

A recent study, co-authored by Rice Business professor Daan van Knippenberg, challenges a common assumption in team innovation research: members’ diverse knowledge backgrounds will facilitate innovative outcomes in teams.

Rice Business reveals how having a “promotion focus” can mean the difference between fostering innovation and letting it slip by.

"I chose the Online MBA because I needed the flexibility. I have a mortgage to pay and couldn’t afford to step away from work. Rice Business’ program gave me access to a top-tier education while allowing me to grow my career and remain financially independent."

Rice Business professor Vikas Mittal says that senior executives need to take greater responsibility in regards to the findings of business research rather than rushing to oversimplified conclusions.

Houston's urban landscape is evolving beyond its iconic skyline, yes Rice Business professor Burdette Huffman — with a focus on creating vibrant, walkable spaces that could reshape the city's economy and quality of life.

Ivan Diaz is a full time student studying business at Rice University and the owner of Oasis, a concept that offers acai bowls and smoothies in the Lyrics market. “I don’t think age really defines what you can and cannot do,” he says.

David Jaurrieta ’24 shares his journey to becoming an associate at McKinsey & Co. He talks about the value of community, shines a light on the importance of commitment and more.

In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, we round up the percentage of students of the Classes of 2024 placed in tech.

Nine Houston universities have climbed through the ranks in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released report of the best graduate schools nationwide for 2025. Several graduate programs also appeared among the top 10 in a Texas-wide comparison.

Rice University is embarking on a significant growth plan to increase enrollment by 30% while simultaneously facing unexpected challenges from Washington, according to President Reginald DesRoches in a recent interview.

Meet Diego Pedrazas, a recent graduate of Rice Business and a rising leader in the renewable energy investment space. Originally from Bolivia, Diego brought five years of engineering experience at Shell into the MBA program, where he focused on finance to pivot into strategic and deal-focused roles.

Celebrating its 25th year, the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship hosted the celebrated Rice Business Plan Competition this month, doling out more than $2 million in investment and cash prizes to the top-performing teams.

Rice MBA Mercedes Moncada-García shares the best practices for making connections and building relationships in business school.

Five student-founded startups have been named finalists for Rice University's prestigious pitch competition, hosted by Rice University’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship later this month. The teams will compete for a share of $100,000 in equity-free funding at the H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge (NRLC).

"When you see in big red letters that your stocks are losing money, it's hard to not react," says Rice Business professor Benedict Guttman-Kenney. “But a fantastic way to lose money is to sell in a panic.”

Congratulations to Caroline Mazur-Sarocka for being named one of Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors Of 2025.

Georgian legislation directly mirrors a contentious law Russia passed more than a decade ago to stifle dissent and quash the power of civil society groups.

Research co-authored by Rice Business professor Jung Youn Lee found that variables such as shopping frequency, consistency in spending, choice of products, and use of discount programs correlate strongly with credit risk profiles. 

An endowment was recently created for the Gibborim Scholarship at the Jones Graduate School of Business, which aims to provide a scholarship to one non-U.S. veteran a year, preferably for those who “have advanced knowledge of the mission and fundamental values” of the Israeli Defense Forces.

More than half of all payday lending fees issued in the country are paid by Texans, according to the nonprofit advocacy group the Center for Responsible Lending. Why does that happen, and what can Texans do to escape the cycle of debt?

Online labor platforms increasingly rely on customer ratings to evaluate worker performance, yet these systems and their opaque algorithms can unintentionally introduce racial bias, impacting worker pay and opportunities. New research co-authored by Rice Business professor Sora Jun explores why this may be. 

Michael Koenig, Associate Dean for Innovation Initiatives and Executive Director of Executive Education, shares his experiences in driving innovation within academia, overcoming resistance to change, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI to enhance learning. 

Karen Veroboski turned an internship at Pfizer during her Rice Business MBA into a full-time offer. Pfizer, one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in America, offered the culture and fast-paced environment Karen sought.

International full-time MBA student Mercedes Moncada-García shares memories and lessons learned from her recent global field experience to Buenos Aires.

Take a look at Clear Admit's chart of average GRE scores at U.S. business schools.

Rice Business celebrated the completion of the highest point of its new building with a “topping out” ceremony Feb. 28, where President Reggie DesRoches and Peter Rodriguez, dean of the Jones Graduate School of Business, signed the building’s final beam before it was lifted into place atop the structure. 

Congratulations to Dana Vazquez '24 and the business she co-founded, Coflux Purification, for being selected as one of Poets&Quants' Most Disruptive MBA Startups 2024. 

Higher insurance premiums are leading to more mortgage delinquencies, which can strain lenders, according to research in a paper co-authored by Stephanie Johnson, a finance professor at Rice Business.

Take a look at Clear Admit's chart of the percentage of international students at U.S. business schools.

Some schools, including Rice Business, offer a GMAT waiver for their full-time MBA programs, based on factors like work experience or holding a professional degree from a U.S. college.

Gender segregation within mentorship networks plays a major role in limiting access to critical resources for female entrepreneurs, according to a working paper co-authored by Minjae Kim, assistant professor of management at Rice Business.

Rice Business assistant professor of finance Benedict Guttman-Kenney weighs in on the topic of American credit card debt versus emergency savings.

If we want to treat diseases, improve AI, and push the boundaries of discovery, stable investment in research is not just important—it’s essential.

While a strong test score is very often still a marker of a strong application at full-time MBAs, online programs increasingly offer generous test waivers, allowing students to forgo the GMAT or GRE in lieu of work experience or strong academic credentials. 

The board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Houston Branch has elected Peter Rodriguez as chair and Cynthia Nunes Colbert as chair pro tem for 2025.

Rice Business has built a reputation for small class sizes and close faculty interaction, fostering deep student engagement. Graduates enter the workforce with a powerful blend of technical expertise and business acumen.

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has appointed Peter Rodriguez to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Houston Branch board of directors. As a board member, he provides input on regional economic conditions as part of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy functions.

If you want an elite two-year MBA from a top business school in the United States, and you don’t want to pay in excess of $200,000 for the privilege, you have very few options — and those options are dwindling every year. Rice Business is one of the few top schools in that category.

The jump in home-insurance premiums between mid-2022 and mid-2023 led to an additional 149,000 mortgages becoming delinquent than would otherwise have happened, said Stephanie Johnson, an assistant professor of finance at Rice and one of the authors of a recent working paper.

Business schools see students starting businesses, but building a club presents unique challenges. P&Q spoke with Shrey Patel about his vision and DECA at Rice Business.

“While I enjoyed all of my professors, Dr. Tommy Pan Fang stood out as the most engaging, thought-provoking, and intelligent,” says student Paul Gregory who will graduate with the class of 2026.

How Rice MBA Mercedes Moncada-García '25 overcame imposter syndrome and found her career path in energy.

Rice University and the University of Houston have topped The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur’s lists of the best graduate and undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies for 2025.

Following a “generous philanthropic gift” by Farid and Asha Virani, the undergraduate business program at Rice University will be named after the family. 

Rice University has officially opened the doors to the Virani Undergraduate School of Business, a significant enhancement to the university's business education offerings, thanks to a substantial financial contribution from Houston entrepreneur Farid Virani and his wife, Asha Virani. 

Rice University opened the Virani Undergraduate School of Business on Tuesday, giving a more prominent home to a three-year-old business major that is already one of the institution's most popular fields of study.