Peter Rodriguez (economist) explained

Peter Rodriguez (born February 13, 1968) is an American economist and professor who has served as the dean at Rice University’s Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business since 2016.[1] He is Rice University's first Hispanic dean.[2]

Early life and career

Rodriguez was raised in Kilgore, Texas. His father was a chemistry professor.

In 1990, he received a Bachelor of Science in economics from Texas A&M. He earned a master’s in economics in 1992 and a Ph.D. in economics in 1998, both from Princeton University. While at Princeton, he studied under Ben Bernanke, former chairman of the Federal Reserve.[3]

Early in his career, Rodriguez worked as an associate in the Global Energy Group at JP Morgan Chase in Houston.[4]

From 1997 to 2003, he was a professor at Texas A&M University specializing in corruption, globalization, economic development, and social institutions. While there, he was recognized for excellence in teaching and research.[5]

In 2003, he joined the University of Virginia Darden School of Business as a tenured professor. In 2014, he gave the “Last Lecture” at UVA – a tradition that invites distinguished faculty members to deliver a lecture as if it is their final opportunity to do so.

While at Darden, Rodriguez served as senior associate dean for degree programs and chief diversity officer.[6] In 2009, Diversity MBA Magazine included him in their Top 100 Under 50 Executive & Emerging Leaders.[7]

Rodriguez has been featured on Bloomberg Markets as an expert on U.S.-China trade and diversity on Wall Street.[8]

He is a board member of Good Reason Houston, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, and Texas 2036.[9] [10] [11] In December 2021, he was appointed to the Houston Branch Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.[12]

Rice University

In 2016, Rodriguez became the dean at Rice University’s Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business.

Since joining Rice, Rodriguez launched an online journal that summarizes the school's research for everyday readers. He has introduced several new degree programs, including the first online graduate degree at Rice, the undergraduate business major, and the Hybrid MBA program.[13] [14] Under Rodriguez's leadership, Rice has gained national prominence for its emphasis in entrepreneurship. The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine have ranked Rice the #1 graduate program in entrepreneurship for four consecutive years (2020-2023).[15]

In 2017, the Texas Diversity Council recognized Rodriguez for his multicultural leadership.

Notable awards and honors

Personal life

Rodriguez is married to Kathleen Rodriguez and has three children: Gabriella, Samuel, and Michael.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin . Joe . September 25, 2016 . Meet the new dean of Rice University's Jones School of Business . 2023-07-10 . Houston Business Journal.
  2. Web site: Martin . Florian . September 23, 2016 . New Rice Business School Dean Tries To Counter Hispanic Underrepresentation In Business World . July 10, 2023 . Houston Public Media.
  3. Web site: Houston Board of Directors: Peter Rodriguez . July 10, 2023 . Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
  4. Web site: Byrne . John . January 28, 2016 . Darden Loses Senior Dean To Rice University . July 10, 2023 . Poets & Quants.
  5. Web site: October 1, 2002 . Faculty members receive teaching, research awards . mays.tamu.edu.
  6. Web site: Leinfelder . Andrea . January 28, 2016 . Native Texan returns as dean of Rice business school . July 11, 2023 . Houston Chronicle.
  7. Web site: June 10, 2009 . Diversity MBA Magazine Names 2009 TOP 100 Under 50 Executive & Emerging Leaders . July 10, 2023 . Diversity MBA Magazine.
  8. Web site: April 30, 2019 . Rice University's Rodriguez on U.S.-China Talks, Trade, Diversity . July 10, 2023 . Bloomberg.com.
  9. Web site: Good Reason Houston: Our Board of Directors . July 10, 2023 . Good Reason Houston.
  10. Web site: Strake Jesuit Preparatory: Board of Directors . July 10, 2023 . Jesuit Strake Preparatory.
  11. Web site: Texas 2036 Board of Directors: PETER RODRIGUEZ . July 10, 2023 . Texas 2036.
  12. Web site: December 2, 2021 . Dallas Fed Appoints Rice University Dean Peter Rodriguez to Houston Branch Board . July 11, 2023 . www.dallasfed.org.
  13. Web site: Watson . Anna . January 25, 2023 . Why Rice Is Launching A New Hybrid MBA . July 10, 2023 . Poets & Quants.
  14. Web site: Boyd . Jade . March 1, 2021 . Rice offering undergraduate major in business starting this fall . July 10, 2023 . Rice University news.
  15. Web site: Franklin . Avery . February 2, 2023 . Rice Business ranks in top 10 for consulting, finance and more . July 10, 2023 . Rice University news.
  16. News: Wright . Brittani . May 10, 2017 . The 13th Annual Diversity and Leadership Conference: "Fostering Equity Through Inclusion" . 2 . Texas Diversity Conference . July 10, 2023.
  17. Web site: Arrington . Rebecca . UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HONORS GREAT TEACHING . University of Virginia . 14 April 2009 . 31 October 2023.

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