Andrew Bell

O-Week for Rice’s Class of 2027 begins Aug. 13

Rice University will kick off its annual O-Week tradition Aug. 13, welcoming the diverse and talented Class of 2027 with open arms.

Melinda Spaulding Chevalier named VP for public affairs at Rice

Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, an Emmy Award-winning communicator, brand strategist, crisis management expert and community affairs leader, has been named Rice University’s next vice president for public affairs.

DesRoches announces Melinda Spaulding Chevalier as VP for public affairs at Rice

Rice President Reginald DesRoches announced Melinda Spaulding Chevalier as the next vice president for public affairs at Rice University Aug. 2, 2023.

VanderJagt holds lecture, conservation demonstration at Fondren

A lecture and demonstration of conservation techniques for art and paper was held by conservator Lacey VanderJagt at the Fondren Library July 26.

President DesRoches names Tommy McClelland as new director of athletics at Rice

President Reginald DesRoches announced to the Rice community July 30 that Tommy McClelland, deputy athletic director at Vanderbilt University, will join Rice as the university’s next director of athletics.

DesRoches announces Tommy McClelland as Rice's next director of athletics

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced in a message to the campus today that Tommy McClelland will be the school’s next director of athletics.

Registration opens for Rice’s continuing studies courses

Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has released its course guide for fall 2023.

Owls take on inaugural AAC Media Day

Head coach Mike Bloomgren and four players represented Rice University at the American Athletic Conference Football Media event in Arlington on July 24-25.

Ruth Simmons to deliver 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities

Rice President’s Distinguished Fellow Ruth Simmons will deliver the 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities announced July 26.

President DesRoches names Stephen Bayer VP for development and alumni relations

Rice President Reginald DesRoches has announced Stephen Bayer as Rice’s next vice president for development and alumni relations.

Stephen Bayer named VP for development and alumni relations at Rice

Stephen Bayer, a seasoned fundraiser with over 22 years of leadership experience in higher education, has been named vice president for development and alumni relations at Rice University, effective Sept. 26.

Six Owls named to NABC Honors Court

Travis Evee, Max Fiedler, Ben Moffat, Reed Myers, Quincy Olivari, and Cameron Sheffield have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court.

Rice hones students’ skills at Creative Writing Camp

Rice hosted students in grades K-12 for the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies’ annual Creative Writing Camp this summer, providing young learners with opportunities to sharpen their writing skills.

Rice launches certificate programs in healthcare management, human resources management in partnership with Emeritus

Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies (GSCS) has opened enrollment for two new professional certificate programs in healthcare management and human resources management to address immediate workforce needs.

Rice Global Paris Center wraps up groundbreaking summer with research events, conferences, student programs

The Rice Global Paris Center recently concluded its inaugural summer series of academic programs and events, helping position Rice University as a leading global institution by showcasing its world-class faculty and research as well as providing unmatched student experiences in Paris.