Rice Athletics hosted its annual Night of Flight celebration and fundraiser April 23, bringing together alumni, student-athletes, supporters, family and friends for an evening that highlighted a year of success and the community behind it.
Davis and Rios lead Owls to sweep of UAB
JC Davis and Lorenzo Rios combined to drive in eight runs to lead Rice to a 10-3 win over UAB on Sunday at Reckling Park and complete a sweep of the weekend series by the Owls.
A new program at Rice is giving students a front-row seat to the stories shaping Houston and putting them behind a microphone to tell them.
Abdulky, Ogunlana earn top honors at 2026 Night of the Owl
Rice student-athletes and coaches celebrated a successful 2025-26 athletic season Monday evening at the annual Night of the Owl event, presented by SAAC and the "R" Association.
Schmidt named Coach of the Year; Ratkovic and Schwartzman earn All-Conference honors
Rice women's tennis lands two American All-Conference selections, while head coach Elizabeth Schmidt was named American Conference Coach of the Year, the league announced Tuesday.
Kuzmenok named Player of the Year; earns All-Conference honors
Junior Petro Kuzmenok became the first Rice Owl to earn American Conference Player of the Year honors, headlining Rice's postseason awards, the league announced Tuesday.
Owls to face TCU in NCAA First Round
The No. 42 Rice women's tennis team will face No. 20 TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Fleet Week festivities bring Navy, community spirit to Reckling Park
Rice welcomed the U.S. Navy and a slate of Fleet Week Houston activities to Reckling Park April 21, transforming a midweek matchup against University of Houston into a celebration of service, community and national pride.
Fleet Week at Rice highlights research ties, military leadership and community connection
Rice played a key role in Houston’s Fleet Week celebration, hosting senior military leaders, engaging students and joining citywide events that highlighted the deep connection between the U.S. Navy and one of the nation’s busiest maritime hubs.
DiGiovanna’s legacy paves way for improved care, awareness of rare condition
Rice is remembering alumnus Shane DiGiovanna ’21 of Martel College, whose life and advocacy brought national attention to a rare genetic disorder while he inspired others with his resilience, compassion and boundless energy.
Rice Women’s tennis team wins first American Conference title
The Rice women's tennis team defeated Wichita State 4-2 to win the 2026 American Conference Championship at the George R. Brown Tennis Center.
Rice earns series sweep at Charlotte
JC Davis' RBI single in the fifth inning was the difference, and the Owls' pitching held Charlotte to just four hits, as they defeated the 49ers, 3-2, Sunday afternoon to earn their first conference sweep since 2024.
Owls defeat UAB to close regular season
The Rice women's tennis team closed the regular season with a 4-0 win over UAB on Monday morning.
Rice’s Beer Bike brings tradition, competition and community to campus
Students, alumni and fans gathered at Rice April 10-11 to celebrate the 69th annual Beer Bike, one of the university’s most popular traditions and a centerpiece of the residential college experience.
Former members of Congress visit Rice to discuss politics, public service and civil dialogue
Students at Rice had the opportunity to engage directly with former members of Congress from different political parties during a two-day campus visit that emphasized civil dialogue, public service and the role of politics in everyday life.