MSU alum, Truman Scholar named director of Â鶹´«Ã½ Justice Institute
Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Â鶹´«Ã½ State University alumnus Aaron Rice has been named director of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Justice Institute, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Center for Public Policy announced Thursday [Aug. 9].
Rice is a Purple Heart recipient and earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from MSU. While at the university, he was named a Truman Scholar in 2007. The award is the most prestigious scholarship for students dedicated to public service.
The Sumrall native had put his education on hold to join the U.S. Marine Corps following the September 11 terrorist attacks. While serving in Iraq, Rice sustained injuries that resulted in the loss of his left leg below the knee. Following his military service, he returned to MSU to complete his degree.
Rice then received his law degree from the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ School of Law and worked for Butler Snow law firm as a litigation attorney before joining the Â鶹´«Ã½ Justice Institute in Jackson.
Rice succeeds former Â鶹´«Ã½ Justice Institute Director Shadrack White, who was appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to serve as state auditor. The Â鶹´«Ã½ Justice Institute represents Â鶹´«Ã½ans whose state or federal Constitutional rights have been threatened by government actions. For more, see the Â鶹´«Ã½ Center for Public Policy’s announcement at .Ìý
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