The Rice Center for Education, part of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, has announced a new partnership with Teach For America Houston to provide early childhood-third grade (EC-3) teacher certification to members of TFA Houston’s teaching corps beginning in fall 2026.
From campus to community: Rice brings lifelong learning to retirement community residents
Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is expanding access to higher education through Lifelong University, a custom-designed program that brings engaging and stimulating learning opportunities directly to retirement community residents.
Rice experts available to discuss Olympic-related topics on 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games
Rice experts are available to share insight on key aspects of the Winter Games.
Books that shaped a universe: Reiff reflects on science, curiosity and imagination
For more than five decades, Patricia Reiff has explored the forces that shape Earth’s place in space. But when the Rice professor of physics and astronomy took the stage Jan. 15 for Friends of Fondren Library’s Books That Shaped My World series, her focus shifted from spacecraft and data to the books and people that have influenced how she thinks, teaches and lives.
Owls take down Tulsa for 11th straight win
The Rice women's basketball team used a second-half surge to take down Tulsa 78-66 Tuesday night at the Donald W. Reynolds Center.
Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies held a kickoff event for a professional education course this month aimed at strengthening oral language development in young children, bringing together educators, literacy leaders and community partners from across the Houston region.
Rice expert available to discuss Verizon network outage
Rice University expert Sanjoy Paul is available to help explain the complexity of modern cellular networks as well as how they are designed and managed.
Research with a global context: Rice professor’s collaborative practice earns Holcim Award
Rice assistant professor of architecture Juan José Castellón is part of the winning team of the Holcim Foundation Award 2025 for the School in Gaüses, a sustainably driven educational project in Girona, Spain, led by the internationally recognized firm TEd’A arquitectes.
Rice alumna Morrison turns lifetime of service into national leadership for college access
Roughly three decades after a high school guidance counselor handed her a brochure for a little-known scholarship program, Brandy Hays Morrison is helping shape the future of college access and leadership at the national level.
‘She made people feel seen and welcomed’: Rice remembers Claire Tracy
Rice University gathered Jan. 11 at Wiess College to honor the life of sophomore Claire Tracy.
Curiosity welcomed: Glasscock School unveils spring Community Learning and Engagement course lineup
The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University has released its spring 2026 Center for Community Learning and Engagement course lineup, and registration is now open.
Rice fans, players share meaningful bowl week experience in Fort Worth
Members of the Rice community, from alumni to staff and loyal football fans and donors, gathered in Fort Worth Jan. 2 to cheer on the Owls in their Armed Forces Bowl matchup against Texas State University.
Rice falls to Texas State in Armed Forces Bowl
Rice fell to Texas State in the Armed Forces Bowl Friday afternoon at Amon G. Stadium.
‘Opportunity to bring it all together’: Owls look to cap season with Armed Forces Bowl victory
Rice’s football team will make its 15th bowl appearance in program history and its third in the last four seasons when the Owls face Texas State University in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Jan. 2 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth.
Rice junior brings creativity and campus spirit to President DesRoches’ 2025 holiday card
Rice University junior Jolina Zhao has added her creative touch to a cherished campus tradition: designing President Reginald DesRoches’ official 2025 holiday card.
