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Rice University student-founded companies took home a total of $115,000 in equity-free funding at the annual Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge last week. 2025 Rice Innovation Fellow Alexandria Carter won the top prize and $50,000 for her startup Bionostic.
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Alex Cantin is graduating this May with a degree in business management, including a minor in entrepreneurship, from the Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice and will join McKinsey as a consultant. Cantin said he chose Rice because of the faculty-student ratio and because he would be one of the early graduates of the new Virani School.
24 Apr
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Rice Business professor Emily Prinsloo comments on dynamic pricing and its recent use.
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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.
More than 500 MBA graduates crossed the stage May 9 at the Jones Graduate School of Business MBA commencement ceremony in Tudor Fieldhouse. The ceremony marked the graduation of the 10,000th student from Rice Business.
Rice University conferred more than 250 doctoral degrees during its 112th commencement May 10 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Doctoral candidates along with friends, family and loved ones gathered for the ceremony, which included the awarding of doctoral regalia, congratulatory remarks, cheers and a few moments to reflect on this milestone.
In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, we round up the percentage of students of the Classes of 2024 placed in tech.
As businesses across the country strive to deliver better customer experiences, a new nationwide study provides timely insights into what Americans value most in the products and services they use every day.
Rice University has announced the launch of Rice Digital Learning and Strategy, a reimagined office aimed at expanding the university’s impact through innovative digital learning initiatives. Formerly known as Rice Online Learning, Rice Digital Learning and Strategy reflects the university’s expanded mission to integrate digital tools and strategies across all levels of education.
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.