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The official account of the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice University. You belong here. #RiceBusiness
Houston, Texas
Joined September 2008
Thanks to a generous gift from Houston community and business leaders Farid & Asha Virani, we’re excited to announce the Virani Undergraduate School of Business! Their support will elevate our curriculum and growing community.
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#FacultyFriday: Innovation is surprisingly hard to recognize. Research by Professor Jing Zhou and colleagues examines the traits and environments that best allow leaders to spot fresh ideas. Learn more in @InnoMapHou. ➞
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Congrats to Ramon Marquez '25 for being named one of @PoetsAndQuants' Best & Brightest Online MBAs! After 30 years in retail leadership, Ramon returned for his MBA and now serves on boards to help shape the future of businesses he believes in. Read more:
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From being the first Elsa in @DisneyOnIce’s Frozen to redefining the private security industry, Becky Jackson '25 knows what it takes to build something from the ground up. Hear how her company, ONGUARD, is transforming how security services are booked. ➞
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This fall, we have a new group of industry and research experts joining us as lecturers and adjunct professors. We’re proud to grow our academic community with such accomplished scholars and professionals. Learn more about them here. ➞
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Meet Mijeong Kwon, our newest assistant professor of management (organizational behavior)! .Her research explores how leaders can better recognize & validate the diverse reasons employees work to create more inclusive & supportive workplaces. Learn more:
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The application deadline for our Executive MBA and Professional MBA programs has been extended — on a space-available basis. Don’t wait. Start your application today and take the next step toward your goals. Apply now ➞
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Daniel Barvin '18 inherited a genetic mutation that could lead to frontotemporal dementia or ALS. Instead of living in fear, he is leading efforts to drive innovation and create a healthier future for people like him. Read more in our latest magazine. ➞
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Just two days remain until our final Professional & Executive MBA application deadline for Fall 2025! Use the weekend to put finishing touches on your application and take the next step toward your professional goals. Apply by June 30 — you belong here. ➞
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Kathleen Perley, Instructor in Management and Advisor on AI Initiatives at Rice Business, joined a panel of AI experts for Insight Jam’s Q2 2025 Mini-Jam to explore AI autonomy and human oversight. Watch the discussion:
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We’re proud to see @profp_rod representing Rice Business on the global stage! His insights on leadership and trust reflect what we’re all about.
From Texas to the world, Peter shared how Rice is building prosperity through research and amplifying our voice to reflect not just academic excellence, but human success.
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Congrats to Monique Pourkarimi for being named one of the Best & Brightest Online MBAs by @PoetsAndQuants! Monique founded Pourkarimi & Associates, a financial consulting and insurance firm, and co-founded Dr. Clara, LLC, a digital health platform. 🔗:
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Adjunct Professor of real estate Burdette Huffman is shaping the conversation around urban revitalization in Houston. In a new @HOUBizJournal article, Huffman—EVP at The Blue Ox Group—highlights how mixed-use real estate drives economic development. 🔗:
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Congratulations to the newest members of the @RiceUniversity Board of Trustees — A. Lanham Napier, member of our own Board of Advisors, William “Bill” V. Neville III and Charlos C. Ward’06, Rice MBA!.Learn more:
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Business by day, Broadway by night. Come along for a day in the life with undergraduate business major Olivia Thom '26. #RiceBizVirani
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The final application deadline for our Professional and Executive MBA programs is just one week away! Submit your application by Monday, June 30, and join a top-ranked MBA program that fits your life and goals. Apply now — you belong here. ➞
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Prof. Vikas Mittal achieved outstanding recognition in the latest worldwide marketing-author productivity rankings by @AMA_Marketing, outpacing peer scholars at top business institutions!. 🔹Ranked #8 in premier marketing journals overall.🔹Ranked #4 in AMA-run marketing journals
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Our first-ever graduating class of the Hybrid MBA program marked the end of their academic journey with a Global Field Experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Students balanced consulting projects with visits to cultural landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
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Ramon Marquez '25 sits down with co-host Brian Jackson '21 to discuss how his successful career in retail led him to pursue a degree at Rice Business and opened the door to board work with Panama-based company, Effluz. Stream the episode here. ➞
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Our Professional MBA applications close in less than two weeks! Join us online on June 25 for a quick application workshop. Our team will walk you through the process and share advice to submit your strongest application in just a few days!.Register now ➞
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We’re honored to host the 2025 CEMA Annual Meeting and to celebrate our very own Prof. Vincent Kaminski as the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The day concluded with Kaminski’s Lifetime Achievement Speech on the evolution of energy markets since deregulation.
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