The Doerr Institute for New Leaders

06/04/2026

Are you ready to transform your approach to leader development?
Join the Doerr Institute at Rice University for our comprehensive course, "Demystifying Measurement in Leader Development."

In this course, you will:

✨ Learn cutting-edge techniques to measure the impact of leader development programs
🔧 Equip yourself with practical tools to assess and enhance your initiatives
📢 Understand the critical role of measurement in leader development.

Whether you’re an HR professional, a higher education leadership professional, or a development practitioner, this course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to drive measurable success in your organization.

👉 Join an upcoming Info Session:

Info Session 1
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. CST

Info Session 2
Thursday, July 16, 2026
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. CST

Register for an Info Session at https://bit.ly/4ati27I

Let's take the guesswork out of leader development and create a future of measurable success! 🌟

06/01/2026

Throughout his time at Rice, Nathaniel Boateng focused on more than academics. He focused on people.

As highlighted in Rice's Senior Spotlight, Nathaniel built community across campus through mentoring, leadership, and service, always seeking ways to help others succeed. Whether through the Rice Black Men's Association, career advising, writing workshops, or coaching fellow students, he consistently showed up for others and worked to leave Rice better than he found it.

One of the ways Nathaniel invested in others was through Doerr's Coaching Skills for Leaders program. By learning coaching skills such as deep listening, powerful questioning, and helping others discover their own solutions, he gained tools that will serve him far beyond graduation.

As Nathaniel prepares for a future as a physician-scientist, we know the empathy, curiosity, and coaching mindset he developed at Rice will continue to shape the way he leads, serves, and cares for others. We're proud to have been a small part of his leadership journey.

Congratulations, Nathaniel! We can't wait to see the impact you'll make in the world.

Nathaniel Boateng, a senior majoring in biochemistry, used his time at Rice to build community while pursuing a liberal arts education.

05/28/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for the Fall 2026 CoachRICE Level 1 Cohort!

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a coach, strengthening your leadership skills, or earning your ICF credential, this is your final opportunity to join the 2026 cohort at Rice University.

CoachRICE combines rigorous coach education, hands-on practice, and a transformational cohort experience designed to help you grow both personally and professionally. The cohort is nearly full, and applications close tonight.

Don’t wait another year to begin your coaching journey.
Apply today at doerr.rice.edu/coachrice

05/27/2026

At CoachRICE, learning to coach is about more than mastering a skillset — it’s about transformation.

We’re proud to hear stories like this from our participants, who leave the program with greater confidence, deeper self-awareness, and the ability to create meaningful impact in the lives of others. Through rigorous training, hands-on practice, and a supportive cohort experience, CoachRICE helps aspiring coaches grow both personally and professionally.

Thank you to our incredible participants for trusting us to be part of your coaching journey.

Applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort of CoachRICE at Rice University close on May 29th. It is not too late to launch your coaching career in 2026. We would love to have you in this cohort.

Find out more and apply today at doerr.rice.edu/coachrice

05/26/2026

Last chance to apply for the Fall 2026 CoachRICE Level 1 Cohort!

Applications close May 29, and the cohort is nearly full. Don’t miss your opportunity to launch your coaching career in 2026 through Rice University’s ICF-accredited coach education program.

CoachRICE combines rigorous, evidence-based training with a supportive cohort experience designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. Whether you’re looking to become a credentialed coach, strengthen your leadership skills, or bring coaching into your organization, this program will equip you with the tools and confidence to make an impact.

Don’t wait another year to begin your coaching journey. Apply today.
Find our more and apply at doerr.rice.edu/coachrice

05/18/2026

⏰ Only TWO WEEKS left to apply for the Fall 2026 CoachRICE cohort!

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a professional coach, strengthening your leadership skills, or adding an ICF-accredited credential to your resume, this is your moment. CoachRICE combines world-class coach education, a powerful cohort experience, and the credibility of Rice University to help you launch your coaching journey with confidence.

Applications close May 29th — your last chance to join the 2026 cohort and take the next step toward becoming the coach you’re meant to be.

Download an Information Packet at https://dinl.info/coachriceinfo

Learn more and apply today at doerr.rice.edu/coachrice

05/13/2026

Today is the last day to secure your spot in the CoachRICE Summer Mentor Coaching cohort.

If you’re planning to apply for or renew your ACC or PCC, this is your chance to complete the 10 hours of ICF-required mentor coaching—while refining your skills through real feedback and practical application.

Spots are limited to keep the experience personalized, and the cohort will close once full.

If mentor coaching has been on your list, now is the time to get it done this summer.

Apply today: doerr.rice.edu/mentor

05/04/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨

If becoming a professional coach in 2026 has been on your list… this is it.

Applications for CoachRICE: Level 1 Coach Education and Training close May 29th.

This is your opportunity to:
✔ Get ICF-accredited coach training
✔ Build real coaching skills you can use immediately
✔ Experience the personal transformation that comes with becoming a coach

Don’t push it off another year.

📥 Download the Info Packet at doerr.rice.edu/coachrice
📝 Submit your application
⏳ Deadline: May 29

Make 2026 the year you step into coaching.

05/01/2026

Ready to launch your executive coaching career?

Start with CoachRICE—an ICF-accredited Level 1 coach education and training program from Rice University designed to take you from curiosity to confident, credentialed coach.

You won’t just learn coaching—you’ll practice it, refine it, and grow alongside a cohort of high-caliber professionals. Through a blend of live instruction, real coaching experience, and expert feedback, you’ll build the skills (and credibility) to coach leaders at the highest level.

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a coach—or elevating your impact as a leader—this is your next step.

📥 Download the Info Packet to explore the program, curriculum, and application details—and see if CoachRICE is right for you.
Download your Info Packet here: doerr.rice.edu/coachrice

Your coaching career starts here.
Applications for our Fall 2026 Cohort are open!