Andrew Bell

Friends of Fondren holds 42nd annual gala and auction

The 42nd annual Friends of Fondren Library Gala was held March 15, honoring Karen ’77, ’78 and Larry George.

Rice swimming's Dyson, Hayon set for NCAA Championships

Rice swimming will be represented by junior Arielle Hayon and sophomore Ella Dyson at the NCAA Championships in Athens, Georgia.

Rice offers intriguing summer school options to wide range of students

Rice University is offering a bevy of summer school programs and courses to prospective and current students this year.

Owls punch ticket to NCAA Tournament, will face LSU in first round

The Rice women’s basketball team is set to face the reigning national champions, No. 8 LSU, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Rice fans welcome NCAA tourney-bound Owls back to campus with open arms

A day after capturing the American Athletic Conference Championship and clinching a spot in the women’s NCAA Tournament, the Rice women’s basketball team arrived back on campus to a horde of Owl fans waiting to cheer them on at Tudor Fieldhouse March 14.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad adds William McKeon to external advisory board

Rice University today announced the addition of William (Bill) McKeon to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university’s health and medical technology discoveries into cures.

Owls advance to AAC Championship game

The Rice women’s basketball team is headed to the AAC Championship game after defeating three-seeded Temple 60-57 in the semifinal game at Dickies Arena Tuesday night.

HACER Quinceañera promotes Hispanic culture, inclusivity at Rice

The Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice University (HACER) held a quinceañera event March 1 that promoted Hispanic culture and gave individuals the opportunity to experience their first quince.

Fondren Library redesigns, upgrades digital repository platform

Fondren Library is relaunching the digital platform it uses to make accessible and preserve Rice University research under a new name and with new features.

2024 scholar athletes honored at annual banquet

Rice Athletics and the Office of Academic Advising (OAAA) jointly hosted the 38th annual Scholar Athlete Celebration Feb. 25 at the Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center. The award winners were chosen based on character and accomplishment in school and in sport.

Rice baseball players connect with newest Owl fan at Texas Children’s Hospital

The Rice baseball team unknowingly gained a special fan during its game against Sam Houston State Feb. 20.

Owls snag first win over Bearkats

Jack Riedel’s third home run in as many games fueled Rice’s 7-3 win over Sam Houston at Reckling Park on Tuesday night.

Rice swimming team to compete in AAC Championships this week

The Rice swimming team is set to compete for the American Athletic Conference Championship Feb. 22-25, in Dallas.

RISE students engage with local, Black-owned businesses in Houston community

Rice University’s RISE program recently planned a trip for its students to engage with the Houston community and support local and Black-owned businesses.

Rice Architecture professor Carlos Jiménez’s exhibited at National Academy of Design

“Sites of Impermanence,” a National Academy of Design (NAD) exhibition opening in New York City on Feb. 8, 2024, showcases art and architectural works by the recently elected 2023 National Academicians, including Rice University School of Architecture Professor Carlos Jiménez.