Andrew Bell

Dogs a treat for Owls during finals

End-of-semester dog therapy sessions at Fondren Library are being sponsored in partnership with the Rice Student Association for those in need of a finals pick-me-up.

Rice Athletics dedicates 'Helfman Landing' outside Reckling Park

An area outside Reckling Park was officially named “Helfman Landing” at a dedication April 6. It is named in honor of Alan Helfman and the Helfman family for their support of Rice University.

STEM-Letics to return for summer 2023

STEM-Letics Academy is returning for the summer of 2023, with in-person classes running for three weeks during June and July.

Mariachi Luna Llena performs 9th annual Mariachi Spectacular concert

Mariachi Luna Llena performed its ninth annual Mariachi Spectacular concert at Hudspeth Auditorium April 21-22.

In final year in league, Rice hosts C-USA Men’s Tennis Championship

The Rice men’s tennis team bid farewell to Conference USA by hosting the league tournament April 21-23 at the George R. Brown Tennis Center.

Glasscock’s OpenRICE series panel to address Black female leadership in fundraising

The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies’ newest OpenRICE series webinar, “Black Leadership Matters: Black Women in Fundraising,” will feature a powerhouse panel of Black female fundraisers sharing their experiences April 28.

Johnson Owl Deck to be dedicated at Rice April 27

A grand opening and dedication of the Johnson Owl Deck, a wildlife observation pavilion within Harris Gully at Rice University, will be held April 27.

Rice baseball celebrates Vamos Búhos day at Reckling Park

The Rice baseball team celebrated Vamos Búhos day April 16 at Reckling Park before and during the Owls’ matchup with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Alison Bashford to lecture on Julian Huxley papers at Rice

Alison Bashford , a scientia professor of history at the University of New South Wales in Sydney and director of the Laureate Centre for History and Population, will present a lecture about the Julian Huxley papers’ influence on her new book April 24 at Rice’s Fondren Library, where the papers are housed.

Rice alumnus donates personal collection to Comic Art Teaching and Study Workshop

A generous donation of vintage comics from Rice University alumnus Dr. Gordon Green ‘62 was recently made to the Comic Art Teaching and Study (CATS) Workshop in the Woodson Research Center at Fondren Library.

Fondren exhibit features Rice faculty member’s experiences exploring Antarctica

A new exhibit in Fondren Library features photos from a Rice University science writer’s research expeditions to Antarctica and her interviews with students about the captivating experiences.

Rice Sport Management students take on Final Four

An innovative course, titled The Business of Major Sporting Events, allowed Rice University students to be heavily involved in the planning and production of the 2023 men’s Final Four in Houston.

66th annual Beer Bike rolls through campus

Beer Bike, one of Rice University’s most beloved traditions, was held for the 66th time April 1.

Doerr Institute, Carnegie Foundation launching classification program to evaluate leadership training in higher ed

Higher education institutions across the country have a few more months to begin applying for the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose (LPP) within Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders. The program aims to improve the practice of leadership education and development.

Architect Lyndon Neri gives lecture at Rice

Lyndon Neri, co-founder of Neri & Hu Design and Research Office, lectured at MD Anderson Hall March 29 as a part of Rice Architecture’s lecture series, Engaging Pluralism.