Funding from Houston Endowment establishes the business school, named in honor of Jesse H. Jones. A search for the school’s first dean begins.
Rice offers the Master of Accounting program.
Robert R. Sterling is named first dean of the business school.
The first class matriculates with 23 students in the Master of Business and Public Management program and 32 in the Master of Accounting program.
Francis D. Tuggle is named dean of the business school.
The business school moves into Herring Hall from Herman Brown Hall.
Benjamin F. Bailar is named dean of the business school.
A joint MBA/Master of Engineering is offered through a partnership with the George R. Brown School of Engineering.
Executive Education is introduced.
Gilbert R. Whitaker (Rice ’53) is named dean of the business school.
The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is established through a gift from Rice alumnus Frank Liu and his family.
MoreJanice and Robert McNair Hall is officially opened, named in recognition of the generous support of the McNair family.
MoreThe Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship is formed and hosts the inaugural Rice Business Plan Competition the next year.
MoreA joint MBA/Master of Engineering is offered through a partnership with the George R. Brown School of Engineering.
MoreThe first class matriculates with 23 students in the Master of Business and Public Management program and 32 in the Master of Accounting program.
MoreFunding from Houston Endowment establishes the business school, named in honor of Jesse H. Jones. A search for the school’s first dean begins.
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