Rice Athletics will once again celebrate the start of a new year of competition by hosting its annual Fan Fest at Rice Stadium at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 22.
Rice Motorsports races to podium in competitive debut
Rice Motorsports, a newly established Rice University club sport, made its competitive debut at the inaugural Collegiate Racing Series race at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, turning a frantic preparation period into a podium finish.
O.J. Brigance, a former standout linebacker at Rice and at the professional level who responded to a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by creating The Brigance Brigade, which provides support and other resources for the families facing a similar reality, passed away on Monday at the age of 56.
Rice welcomes largest-ever incoming class as Move-In Day kicks off O-Week
Rice welcomed more than 1,400 new undergraduate students to campus Sunday for the start of Orientation Week, where they were greeted by cheering students, faculty and staff across the university’s 12 residential colleges.
Welcome ‘Chaosens’: Chao College opens its doors as Rice’s 12th residential college
When Rice’s newest residential college opened its doors this week, its first students didn’t simply move into a new building. They’re helping create a community — and an identity — that will shape the college for generations.
RUPD youth academy offers behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement
The Rice University Police Department wrapped up another successful Law Enforcement Youth Academy July 27–31, welcoming 20 local students to campus for a week of hands-on learning and positive engagement with law enforcement.
Rice welcomes record field of athletes for Genuine Cup, advancing global inclusion through sport
Rice once again served as host institution and title sponsor for the Genuine Cup, welcoming a record number of neurodiverse athletes from around the world for the 2026 tournament and reinforcing its commitment to inclusion, accessibility and community engagement.
This summer, Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies expanded horizons and sparked personal expression through Lifelong University, an innovative education initiative custom-designed by the school’s Center for Community Learning and Engagement for retirement community residents.
Center for Community Learning and Engagement announces fall 2026 courses
The Center for Community Learning and Engagement at Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is welcoming the fall season with a new lineup of noncredit courses and workshops spanning the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences.
Cow visit brings food science lessons to life for Rice summer campers
Nearly 30 fourth and fifth grade students got a firsthand look at where milk comes from July 16 when a dairy cow named Luna visited Rice University as part of the Center for STEM Engagement’s new C.H.E.F. Lab (Creating Hands-on Experiments in Food Science).
Welcoming the world: Rice helps bring FIFA World Cup to Houston
When Houston served as host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Rice University helped extend the tournament beyond the stadium by creating opportunities for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader community to take part in one of the world’s largest sporting events.
Five Owls named to NABC Honors Court
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its annual Honors Court with five Owl student-athletes earning the distinction, the organization announced.
Van der Westhuizen named CSC Academic All-America first team
Rice women's track and field athlete Mckyla Van der Westhuizen added one more honor to her stellar career after being named a CSC Academic All-America First Team, the organization announced Wednesday morning.
Five Owls named American Conference scholar athletes of the year
Rice Athletics had a conference-leading five student-athletes be named an American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year for their respective sports, while Mckyla Van der Westhuizen was named the American Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Thursday morning.
A World Cup superfan's journey comes full circle at Rice
For Mauricio Benitez, every FIFA World Cup is about more than the soccer on the field. It’s about the people.