Susan Rice's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 20, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Susan Rice.

Susan Rice is an American diplomat and public official, prominent within the Democratic Party. She served as the Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council (2021-2023), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2009-2013), and U.S. National Security Advisor (2013-2017). Her career reflects a deep involvement in U.S. foreign and domestic policy under Democratic administrations.

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1986: Graduation from Stanford University

In 1986, Susan Rice graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with honors in history. She also won a Truman Scholarship and was elected Phi Beta Kappa.

2000: Co-Recipient of the White House's Samuel Nelson Drew Memorial Award

In 2000, Susan Rice was named a co-recipient of the White House's Samuel Nelson Drew Memorial Award alongside Gayle Smith and Anthony Lake for her role in peace negotiations between Ethiopia and Eritrea during the Eritrean–Ethiopian War, leading to the Algiers Agreement.

2002: Rice inducted into Stanford's Black Alumni Hall of Fame

In 2002, Rice was inducted into Stanford's Black Alumni Hall of Fame.

June 5, 2013: Appointment as National Security Advisor

On June 5, 2013, Susan Rice was picked to succeed Tom Donilon as National Security Advisor following his resignation. The position does not require Senate approval.

August 2017: McMaster's Conclusion on Rice's Actions

In August 2017, it was reported that H. R. McMaster, Susan Rice's successor as National Security Advisor, had concluded that Rice did nothing wrong regarding the unmasking of Trump officials.