News & Events
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.
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School Updates
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.
28 Apr
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In The Media
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.
23 Apr
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According to a study co-authored by Rice Business professor Vikas Mittal, public schools can revitalize themselves by embracing a customer focus. “Ideally, every school’s customer should be the family—the student and their parents. Instead, leadership has become internally focused trying to appease different power brokers and stakeholders."
ClearAdmit gathered average GRE scores at the top U.S. programs from the class of 2025 to help potential applicants get a better idea of where they stack up against others.
“With the rise of AI, students in 2024 may need to focus more on digital skills compared to their predecessors. Online learning requires more technological familiarity and self-direction,” says George Andrews, the associate dean of degree programs at Rice Business.
Emma Konet '24 is featured in the latest episode of the Houston Innovators Podcast, discussing her software company, Tierra Climate.
Rice Business professor of psychology Mikki Hebl and Rice University professor of industrial-organizational psychology Eden King discuss the realistic, economic and moral imperatives for DEI initiatives.
Stuart Weitzman – best known for his iconic A-list shoe brand – spoke at Rice Business’ Shell auditorium Feb. 12 about his work and career.
Rice Business Dean Peter Rodriguez sits down with host Dylan Bloyed to discuss the future of business education and the evolving landscape of the business world.
Jocelyn Gutiérrez '24 shares how Rice Business has met her expectations and the ways she values the alumni network.
Winner of the Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge (NRLC) championship, Goldie, is included in this list of disruptive MBA startups. Cofounder Viviane Nguyen says that the biggest lesson they've learned is, "to stop waiting for the product to be perfect or for the perfect timing and to “just do it.” Get feedback early and often.”"
Rice Business welcomed Nancy Rothbard, the David Pottruck Professor of Management and deputy dean at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 to speak about her research and spend a week with Rice Business faculty.
