Rice University's Jones School of Business will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 112,000-square-foot building designed to accommodate the school's unprecedented growth and the evolving needs of the community.
The new building will feature vibrant amenities including state-of-the-art classrooms, modern office space, dining areas, open gathering spaces, and facilities for private events. The building will integrate seamlessly with McNair Hall, the current home of Rice Business, and will continue to enhance the campus environment and foster a collaborative culture.
Over the past five years, Rice Business has experienced rapid growth in new undergraduate business majors, a 50% increase in MBA students, a 41% increase in faculty, and increased enrollment in the full-time MBA program and MBA@Rice. Hybrid MBA program.
what: Groundbreaking ceremony for new building for rice grain business
when: May 9th (Thursday) 3:00pm – 5:00pm The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at approximately 3:50pm.
where: Woodson Courtyard at Rice's McNair Hall. Free self-parking is available in the central garage.
Media organizations interested in participating should contact Avery Franklin, Rice Media Relations Specialist, at AveryRF@rice.edu or 713-348-6327. Architectural renderings will be provided to the press.
