Adjunct Professor of real estate Burdette Huffman is shaping the conversation around urban revitalization in Houston. In a new Houston Business Journal article, Huffman—EVP at The Blue Ox Group—highlights how mixed-use real estate drives economic development. 🔗: tinyurl.com/546j2rfe

Congrats to Monique Pourkarimi for being named one of the Best & Brightest Online MBAs by Poets&Quants! Monique founded Pourkarimi & Associates, a financial consulting and insurance firm, and co-founded Dr. Clara, LLC, a digital health platform. 🔗: tinyurl.com/5yx3v7bt

We’re proud to see Peter Rodriguez representing Rice Business on the global stage! His insights on leadership and trust reflect what we’re all about.

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: youtu.be/k0G--Mf6ThM?fe…

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. ➞ business.rice.edu/apply

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. ➞ tinyurl.com/4uc2ayv4

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 ➞ business.rice.edu/apply

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: tinyurl.com/4bh8k6sn

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. ➞ tinyurl.com/4fycje2s

From being the first Elsa in Disney On Ice’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. ➞ pod.fo/e/2f4094

Congrats to Ramon Marquez '25 for being named one of Poets&Quants' 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: tinyurl.com/yt9cr6eb

#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 InnovationMap. ➞ tinyurl.com/3cr67k6w

Meet Ivan Diaz '28, undergraduate business major at Rice University and founder of Oasis at Lyric Market. At just 19 years old, Ivan balances full-time studies with running his own acai bowl and smoothie shop. Read more about Ivan in Houstonia. ➞ tinyurl.com/j5p7dhvh

We’re proud to be ranked No. 9 among the top 15 MBA programs for entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report! Through hands-on experience, mentorship and access to funding, Rice alumni have launched nearly 300 startups and counting since 2015. See the full list here ➞ tinyurl.com/2f69mbkk

Save the date! The Rice Customer-Based Strategy Symposium returns Nov. 18 at the Ion Houston. Hear from Rice Business alumni CEOs as they share what it really takes to drive value for customers, employees and shareholders — in any field. Register now ➞ tinyurl.com/3wv9pjtk

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 ➞ business.rice.edu/apply

With Launch just around the corner, our second years are passing the torch!🔥 Their advice to the incoming class? Be open to new experiences. Build real relationships. And above all — don’t forget to enjoy the ride.

"Past performance is not a guarantee of future results." It’s a familiar disclaimer in the world of finance — but one that corporate managers often fail to follow themselves. A new Rice Business study offers a way to avoid inflated expectations. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdh7amb9

Launch season starts now! Class of 2027, your MBA journey begins here, and the student experience team is ready to support you every step of the way.

This is your last chance to apply! Applications for our Executive & Professional MBA programs are being accepted on a space-available basis, with only a few seats remaining. Complete your application today and start your MBA this August. Apply now ➞ business.rice.edu/apply