‘Sharing concrete examples of leadership challenges’: Rice students learn from leaders at NASA
Widely recognized for developing leaders, Rice’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders took its students to a place full of them earlier this month, visiting the NASA Johnson Space Center.
Rice football team to honor service members during Navy game
One of the themes for Rice University’s football game against the Naval Academy Nov. 2 is “Salute to Service,” and no two students better represent the values of both institutions than Kai Hartman and Thara Venkateswaran.
Ratkovic captures AAC Women's Singles Individual Championship
Rice sophomore Divna Ratkovic defeated Leonie Moeller of Memphis in a nearly three-hour battle to claim the inaugural American Athletic Conference Women’s Singles Individual Championship in the AAC Men’s and Women’s Individual Championship hosted by Rice.
Rice announces leadership change in football
A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately, Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland said.
Rice football team ‘bridging the gap between campus and football’
Faculty and staff members at Rice gathered for a unique learning experience outside of the classroom at the Rice football team’s inaugural Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day event Oct. 22.
Ruth Simmons honored with National Humanities Medal by President Biden
Ruth Simmons, the President’s Distinguished Fellow at Rice and a pioneering leader in higher education, was presented with the National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden during a ceremony at the White House Oct. 21.
Rice to host inaugural AAC Fall Individual Championships
The inaugural American Athletic Conference Fall Individual Championship will be hosted on South Main at the George R. Brown Tennis Center Oct. 24-27.
A vast collection of over 900 political campaign buttons was recently donated to the Baker Institute at Rice.
Owls set nine personal bests in College Station
The Rice Owls women’s cross country team had a strong showing this weekend at the Arturo Barrios Invitational.
2024 athletic programs report now available
Copies of Rice’s 2024 “Report on Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Programs” are now available from the Office of the Director of Athletics at 713-348-4077.
Owls rally past North Texas to remain unbeaten at home
The Rice women’s soccer team secured its fourth consecutive win after defeating North Texas 2-1 at Holloway Field Oct. 12.
Rice celebrates 60th anniversary of Fred Hansen’s gold medal performance
Rice Athletics honored Fred Hansen, the only athlete from Rice to win an Olympic gold medal, during the home football game Oct. 12.
Rice swimming and diving team kicks off 2024-25 season
Rice swimming and diving began its 2024-25 season Oct. 12, with the swim team hosting the Rice Fall Splash and the newly-formed diving team taking part in the Houston Diving Invitational.
Owls take down Roadrunners in dramatic fashion
A late touchdown pass from E.J. Warner to Matt Sykes propelled Rice to a 29-27 win over UTSA Oct. 12.
Rice football invites faculty and staff to informative appreciation event Oct. 22
Faculty and staff at Rice will have a chance to get an in-depth look at student athletes outside of the classroom during the Rice football faculty and staff appreciation event Oct. 22.
