Andrew Bell

Rice swimming and diving named CSCAA Scholar All-America Team

Rice swimming and diving was named a Scholar All-America Team by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

Fondren Library event celebrates Owls with published works in 2024

Fondren Library honored 45 Rice University authors, editors, composers and artists of works published in 2024 during its annual community celebration Jan. 29.

‘A time to celebrate’: Students enjoy annual Lunar New Year festivities at Fondren

A crowd of students flocked to Rice University’s Fondren Library to partake in a bevy of activities for the annual Lunar New Year celebration Jan. 29.

Fondren Library celebrates Black History Month with ‘Archiving Black Intellectual Histories’ project

Fondren Library is celebrating Black History Month at Rice with a catalog of engaging exhibits and events, including “Archiving Black Intellectual Histories at Rice,” an effort organized by Fondren’s Woodson Research Center to document and preserve the intellectual histories of Black faculty members who came through the university.

Super Bowl 59 insights into advertising, cybersecurity, athletic performance, nutrition among Rice faculty’s expertise

Rice experts are available to provide insights on the Super Bowl’s multifaceted appeal.

Rice Continuing Studies prepares Houston teachers, students for success

The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is building relationships and connections in the greater Houston area that are resulting in novel learning opportunities for both students and teachers.

Rice alumni participate in inauguration as members of ‘The President’s Own’ U.S. Marine Band

Ten Rice graduates performed in the 60th inauguration of the President of the United States Jan. 20 as members of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band.

‘Father and Mother Lovett’: Rice legacy passed down through generations

Members of the Lovett family convene to celebrate their history at Rice.

Hard without hardship: Rice CTE’s Symposium on Teaching and Learning examines building student trust

Rice’s 12th annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) addressed student trust and how teachers can most effectively build it in their classrooms.

Boswell, Fox selected for Pro Bowl games

This season marks the first time Rice has sent two players to the NFL’s Pro Bowl since 1961, when J.D. Smith and Buddy Dial played in the game.

Local students fill Tudor Fieldhouse for 11th annual School House Mania games

Rice’s Tudor Fieldhouse turned into a bustling educational classroom as thousands of energetic students from schools around the greater Houston area learned about mathematics and science while attending Owls’ basketball games.

Broadening access and building dynamic urban communities: Glasscock School unveils new strategic plan

Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has unveiled its new strategic plan, looking to broaden access while advancing the social, educational and economic vitality of dynamic urban communities in Houston and beyond.

Rice remembers community advocate and alumna Janis Scott, Houston’s ‘bus lady’

Janis Scott ’74, a Rice alumna and long-standing pillar of the Houston community, passed away Dec. 9 at the age of 73.

Getting in the holiday spirit: DesRoches family hosts staff for Christmas celebration

The holiday season is fully underway at Rice as President Reginald DesRoches and his wife Paula Gilmer DesRoches hosted the annual staff holiday celebration on campus Dec. 13.

Rice welcomes opening patent appeal roadshow, offering rare insights from patent judges

A panel of Patent Trial and Appeal Board judges recently visited Rice to take part in an ex parte appeal training session at Fondren Library where the judges shared best practices for how to succeed in an appeal.