Sydney Nichols Rice, New Instructor of Management

In the fall of 2023, Northeastern State University proudly welcomed Instructor Sydney Nichols Rice to the College of Business and Technology. Instructor Rice began her journey at NSU in 2012 when she enrolled as a student. She earned her BBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management, taking a few years to complete her degree. Subsequently, she returned to NSU as a student pursuing her master's in business administration, graduating in the Fall of 2020.

Since 2018, Instructor Rice has held various roles at NSU, including involvement in NSU's Staff Council initiative, before transitioning into a full-time faculty position within the College of Business and Technology.

Instructor Rice's teaching style is centered on providing students with the tools they need for success in her lectures and assignments, with a focus on retaining the information beyond the classroom. She is dedicated to imparting her in-depth knowledge in the subject area and ensuring that students acquire a firm grasp of the skills, knowledge, and capabilities imparted through the course content.