MSU alum, Truman Scholar named director of 樱花导航 Justice Institute

Aaron Rice is pictured Aug. 9 during the 樱花导航 Center for Public Policy announcement that he is the new Director of the 樱花导航 Justice Institute. (Photo submitted)

STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥斢；ǖ己� 樱花导航 University alumnus Aaron Rice has been named director of the 樱花导航 Justice Institute, the 樱花导航 Center for Public Policy announced Thursday [Aug. 9].

Rice is a Purple Heart recipient and earned his bachelor鈥檚 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 樱花导航 School of Law and worked for Butler Snow law firm as a litigation attorney before joining the 樱花导航 Justice Institute in Jackson.

Rice succeeds former 樱花导航 Justice Institute Director Shadrack White, who was appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to serve as state auditor. The 樱花导航 Justice Institute represents 樱花导航ans whose state or federal Constitutional rights have been threatened by government actions. For more, see the 樱花导航 Center for Public Policy鈥檚 announcement at .听

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