Owl fans, alumni unite to support Rice football in First Responder Bowl
Owl fans and alumni showed up in full force Dec. 26 to cheer on the Rice football team as it squared off with Texas State University in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas.
Chris Stipes joins Rice as executive director of news and media relations
Chris Stipes, a public relations leader and Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, has been appointed executive director of news and media relations in Rice University’s Office of Public Affairs.
Rice Athletics, RUSMP hosts area students for School House Mania
Tudor Fieldhouse was packed with energy and excitement Dec. 13 as Rice Athletics and the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) hosted Houston-area students for the 10th annual School House Mania.
Rice student-athlete Ahalya Lettenberger named Marshall Scholar
Rice swimmer and recent graduate Ahalya Lettenberger is one of 51 students nationwide selected for a 2024 Marshall Scholarship, it was announced Dec. 11.
Rice football’s bowl-clinching victory against Florida Atlantic University last month was not only a testament to the teams hard work and tenacity this season, but for three particular senior Owls, it was the culmination of six years of dedication and perseverance paying off.
Glasscock School’s Community Learning and Engagement spring course registration now open
Spring is for new beginnings, and Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has released its chock-full course guide for spring 2024 with registration now open.
Glasscock School’s Robert Bruce named president-elect of UPCEA Board
Robert Bruce, dean of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University, was recently elected to serve as president-elect of the UPCEA Board of Directors.
Therapy dogs provide escape for Rice students during finals
As per annual tradition, the Rice Student Association and Fondren Library sponsored three sessions with therapy dogs the week of Dec. 4.
Doerr Institute, Office of the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies go ‘Owl in for Houston’
Last week, the Office of the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Doerr Institute for New Leaders became the first two divisions on campus to go “Owl in for Houston” by reaching 100% participation in this year’s Rice United Way Campaign.
Rice to face Texas State in First Responder Bowl Dec. 26
Rice will make its 14th bowl appearance in school history when the Owls face Texas State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl set for Dec. 26 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
‘Enjoy every moment’: Rice December graduates reflect on journey, future plans
More than 700 Owls will graduate Dec. 5 during Rice University’s 2023 December commencement ceremony.
Rice Architecture holds launch event for newest edition of Cite magazine
Rice University’s School of Architecture hosted a launch event to unveil “Cite 104,” the latest edition of Cite: The Architecture and Design Review of Houston, and to celebrate the publication’s 40th anniversary Nov. 15 at Basket Books & Art.
Acclaimed author, MacArthur Fellow Imani Perry speaks at Rice Humanities’ Campbell Lectures
Imani Perry led two consecutive nights of engaging and wide-ranging discussions Nov. 15-16 at Rice University as the latest speaker in the School of Humanities’ Campbell Lecture Series.
Three Owls receive AAC All-Conference honors
Rice volleyball had three players receive all-conference honors, the American Athletic Conference announced Nov. 28.
Rice clinches bowl eligibility for second consecutive season
The Rice Owls are bowl-eligible after a 24-21 win over Florida Atlantic University at Rice Stadium on Nov. 25.
