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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.

Rice Athletics 2023 Hall of Fame class announced

The Rice Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its next class of legendary performers on Friday, October 27.

Rice leaders featured in French news

Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Vice President for Research Ramamoorthy Ramesh have been featured in multiple French news articles after visiting the Rice Global Paris Center this summer.

Rice begins search for new director of athletics

A search firm has been selected for the recruiting effort for the next Director of Athletics at Rice University.

'23 Bayou Bucket Classic to be broadcast on NFL Network

The battle for the Bayou Bucket will once again be broadcast nationally as the NFL Network will host coverage of the 42nd Bayou Bucket Classic presented by H-E-B on Sept. 9.

Owls officially soar into American Athletic Conference

Rice Athletics officially joined the American Athletic Conference July 1 and kicked off the “Ascend Together” campaign.

Ruth Simmons joins 'CBS Mornings' to discuss affirmative action ruling

Ruth Simmons, President’s Distinguished Fellow at Rice, joined “CBS Mornings” on Friday, June 30, to discuss the impact the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action will have and how schools can continue to work towards diverse student bodies.

Glasscock School announces Kristen Schlatre as new assistant dean for professional and corporate programs

Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has announced Kristen Schlatre as its new assistant dean for professional and corporate programs.

Simpson-Sullivan, Slinkman named C-USA Field Athletes of the Year

Rice track and field athletes Tara Simpson-Sullivan and Alexander Slinkman were recently named Conference USA Female and Male Athletes of the Year, respectively.

Nine Owls named to preseason All-AAC team

Josh Pearcy leads a group of nine Rice football players that were named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-American Athletic Conference team.