Here to stay: Rice showcases newly delivered William Blake printing press replica
Rice University showcased the newly acquired star-wheel copper-plate rolling press that famous Romantic poet and artist William Blake used to produce his masterworks this week at the Woodson Research Center in Fondren Library.
Fondren hosts reading series event about writing first book
The Rice Department of English’s Cherry Reading Series presented “Breaking Out! The Untold Stories of Writing and Publishing a First Book,” featuring moderator Bryan Washington and panelist authors Allegra Hyde, Christopher Gonzalez and Jean Kyoung Frazier, on Monday, Feb. 27.
Prairie Plots burning ignites new landscaping ideas at Rice
Rice University conducted its first prescribed burn on a roughly 10,000 square-foot area on campus Tuesday as part of a project meant to promote smarter and environmentally-conscious landscaping practices.
Glasscock’s latest ‘Facing Race’ course to address inequities, structural racism
The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies ’ fifth course in its “Facing Race” series will explore strategies to counteract racial inequities in our city and nation.
The Rice women’s basketball team led wire-to-wire as the Owls defeated Charlotte 64-52 at Tudor Fieldhouse on Senior Day.
MacArthur Fellow P. Gabrielle Foreman to give lecture at Rice March 7
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar P. Gabrielle Foreman will present a lecture focused on the history of 19th-century Black activism March 7 at Fondren Library.
Owls make their first splash in American Athletic Conference
The Rice Owls swimming team got an early taste of championship play in the American Athletic Conference last week, as the rest of the university’s programs prepare to make the leap later this year.
Rice acquires rare replica of William Blake printing press
Rice University is the only place in North America where you can find an authentic, functional replica of the star-wheel copper-plate rolling press that famous Romantic poet and artist William Blake used to produce his masterworks.
Owls 2023 football schedule released
The American Athletic Conference released its 2023 football schedule this week, and Rice will make its conference debut on Sept. 23, 2023, on the road against USF and hosts ECU one week later in the Owls' first AAC home game.
Owls avoid season-opening sweep with series-finale victory
The Rice Owls baseball team overcame an early 5-0 deficit to defeat the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 12-8 in Sunday’s series finale at Reckling Park.
New Cherry Reading Series event to ‘demystify’ process of publishing first book
The Rice Department of English’s Cherry Reading Series will present “Breaking Out! The Untold Stories of Writing and Publishing a First Book,” featuring moderator Bryan Washington and panelist authors Allegra Hyde, Christopher Gonzalez and Jean Kyoung Frazier, at 7 p.m. Feb. 27.
Landscape architect Sara Zewde to give lecture at Rice Feb. 22
Sara Zewde, founding principal of New York architecture practice Studio Zewde, will present a lecture titled “Aesthetics of Being” Feb. 22 at Anderson Hall.
Fondren Library shares the love on Valentine’s Day
Fondren Library hosted a Valentine’s Day crafting table, allowing students and faculty to make cards for their friends and loved ones.
Ruth Simmons to join Rice as President’s Distinguished Fellow
Ruth Simmons, a pioneer in higher education, will join Rice University as a President’s Distinguished Fellow, the university announced today.
Olivari sets Rice record for career 3-pointers
Quincy Olivari made Rice history Feb. 11, knocking down six 3-pointers against Florida International University to break the school record with 230 for his career.
