Alumni Stories
How the Rice MBA Compliments Your Career
Rich Hoover, a Rice Business EMBA graduate and veteran, talks about how the EMBA program has challenged and enriched his professional life.
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Flexibility was key. At the time, I was based in West Texas, testing rocket engines at Blue Origin. An online program was the only realistic way for me to pursue an MBA. But for me, it wasn’t about the format — it was about access to knowledge and mentorship. My goal was to solve the ‘How do I become an entrepreneur?’ puzzle. Whether online or on campus, I knew Rice had the answer.”