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Athletics Director Karlgaard to leave Rice this summer

Joe Karlgaard, director of athletics, recreation and lifetime fitness, will be leaving Rice Aug. 1 to become CEO of GSV Summit LLC.

Rice and Texas partners’ energy transition proposal named semifinalist for major NSF Engines grant

A coalition between Rice University, the Greater Houston Partnership’s Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) and four other leading Texas research universities has been named a semifinalist for the National Science Foundation Engines program.

Owls volleyball team soaks in Brazil

The Rice Owls volleyball team took a trip to Brazil June 1-11 that included four matches against club and national teams.

Cannady Hall architects also working to build Rice Architecture students’ skills

Jeannette Kuo and Ünal Karamuk are currently working on the construction of the Rice School of Architecture’s new William T. Cannady Hall, and recently taught a studio course as Cullinan Visiting Professors.

Simpson-Sullivan places fifth at NCAA Track and Field Championships

Tara Simpson-Sullivan represented the Rice women’s track and field team with a strong performance at the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas, placing fifth in the hammer throw.

Bloomgren, Daniels to be featured in The Future College Athletics Summit June 7-8

Rice Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren and quarterback JT Daniels will be among the attendees at the AZDC Presents: The Future of College Athletics summit hosted by the University of Arizona in Washington D.C. on June 7-8.

Smith selected to represent Rice at USA Baseball Collegiate Training Camp

Rice pitcher Parker Smith has been invited to join 55 other premier players at the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina.

Former record-breaking Rice receiver named to 2024 CFB Hall of Fame ballot

Jarett Dillard, the record-setting receiver who led Rice to a pair of bowl appearances after a 45-year absence, is one of 101 players from the Football Bowl Subdivision on the 2024 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Ian Mellor-Crummey receives 22nd annual Shapiro Library Staff Innovation Award

Digital Media Commons Supervisor Ian Mellor-Crummey ‘17 has won the 2023 Shapiro Library Staff Innovation Award.

Six Rice grads named Fulbright Scholars

Six Rice University graduates have been named Fulbright Scholars this year, receiving grants to fund study-abroad and teaching opportunities across the globe.

Slinkman clinches spot in NCAA Championships

Alexander Slinkman will represent the Rice men’s track and field team at the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas after punching his ticket with a strong performance at the NCAA West Prelims.

Three Owls to compete at NCAA Championships in Austin

The Rice women’s track and field team had an incredible day of competition at the NCAA West Prelims in Sacramento, Calif., with three Owls earning spots at the NCAA Championships in Austin Texas.

Rice volleyball to take its game to Brazil this summer

The Rice volleyball team will be taking a 10-day excursion to Brazil June 1-11, with plans to visit and compete in four cities.

Glasscock School kicking off summer with bevy of educational programs for teachers and students

While much of Rice University’s campus winds down in the weeks following commencement, the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies offers a host of summer programs for both teachers and students through the school’s Center for Education.

Rice University welcomes three new trustees

Rice University has announced the addition of three new Board of Trustees members — Josh Earnest, Jennifer Kneale and Vinay Pai — who will serve four-year terms beginning July 1.