Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice Business at Rice University, has been named the 2025 Dean of the Year by Poets&Quants, a leading reporter in business education. Under Peter’s leadership, the school has seen growth in enrollment, faculty and staff and has launched new learning opportunities through the Hybrid MBA, Online MBA and, most recently, the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. To match the momentum, Peter is overseeing the construction of a new 112,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building set to open in spring 2026. Peter’s leadership has helped Rice Business soar both in numbers and in rankings, and his intelligence, attentiveness and kindness continues to inspire a culture of excellence. From our award-winning leadership to our growing alumni community, there’s so much that makes the Rice MBA exceptional. Discover why you belong here: https://business.rice.edu/dean-of-the-year