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In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, we round up the percentage of students of the Classes of 2024 placed in tech.
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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.
1 May
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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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Full-Time MBA candidate Jahnavi Gudi is determined to break barriers for first-generation women in finance. "I think it’s important to address the systemic and academic barriers for women with my background to break into these competitive fields."
Meet Tareck Haykal, a Rice MD/MBA candidate pursuing plastic surgery and entrepreneurship. "I am very interested in entrepreneurship and Rice has been #1 for four years now."
"People today definitely want to continue to learn and to work," said Rice Business Dean Peter Rodriguez. "They want it to be accessible, affordable, and to make a tangible difference in their career."
Brad Burke, managing director of the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, received the Outstanding Contributions to Advancing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Award at the 2023 Deshpande Symposium for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education.
nCourage Entrepreneurs has awarded two teams, Atma Leather (Banofi Leather) and Thryft Ship the investment award for Courageous Women Entrepreneurs at the 2023 Rice University Business Plan Competition.
The Corporation of Brown University recently welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees. Among the newly elected members was Eldridge H. Gilbert III, who graduated with his Rice MBA in 2010.
Executive Director of Recruiting and Admissions Coni Zingarelli gives ClearAdmit the inside scoop on the Rice MBA application process. She dives into how interviews are conducted, what happens between hitting "submit" and getting an admissions decision, and which Rice courses are popular.
A recent study co-authored by Rice Business Professor Jing Zhou found that offering workers a choice of what type of reward they would like for offering good suggestions increased the volume of submissions and their creativity too.
FluxWorks from Texas A&M University, a magnetic gear technology company, took home the grand prize at the 2023 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC). The winners were announced at the conclusion of the three-day pitching, mentoring and networking event.
At the Hess Corporation, Trent Kostenuk '23 oversaw the launch of a joint venture with Exxon Mobil and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation. “My contributions to this project gained me high visibility within the organization and positioned me as the go-to person for technical expertise and guidance for the G&G team and leadership.”