Rice celebrates Black History Month with inaugural kickoff event
February 9, 2024
Rice University held its first ever kickoff event for Black History Month Feb. 7 themed “Called to Create: African Americans and the Arts.” More than 200 guests gathered at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall for an evening of music, dance, guest speakers, food and jubilation.
Student groups greet new Owls
August 18, 2023
As part of Rice University’s O-Week tradition, student groups welcome the new Owls and their parents to campus. Two groups representing students of color recently hosted events to greet the Rice community.
BSA celebrates Black excellence
February 28, 2022
The annual Soul Night celebration returned to the Rice Memorial Center for an evening of festivities Feb. 26.
Black Excellence Gala celebrates black life at Rice
March 9, 2020
It was an evening of elegance March 6 as the Black Student Association (BSA) feted fellow students along with faculty, staff and alumni at the inaugural Black Excellence Gala in Cohen House.