Website details latest policy, executive orders, research funding and immigration impacts
The new administration has recently issued a number of federal executive orders and agency directives. As a private nonprofit institution, Rice is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations while maintaining an environment where students, faculty and staff have the necessary resources to engage and excel in teaching, learning and research.
Campus Safety leader Kathryn Cavender to retire
Kathryn Cavender, associate vice president for Campus Safety, will retire this June after 34 years of service to the university, leaving behind an legacy of leadership and dedication.
Rice students catch ‘Rides with Reggie’
Kicking off the spring semester, Rice President Reginald DesRoches took the wheel of a golf cart, giving students fun rides across campus and a memorable start to classes!
Diwali celebrations ’light‘ campus
The Rice community celebrated Diwali with two vibrant events highlighting the cultural significance of the Hindu festival of lights.
The Owls wasted little time in taking control of the game, scoring on their first two drives of the night and nine of 11 possessions.
President DesRoches shares message of care and concern
President Reginald DesRoches addresses the Rice community regarding the recent campus tragedy.
President welcomes students back to campus
Welcome back to campus! I hope everyone had a great summer and you are all ready to hit the ground running this semester, strive for excellence in all you do and inspire others to do the same.
Rice nominated for Best Places to Work award by Houston Business Journal
Rice has been nominated for the Houston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work Awards.
Celebrating excellence: Association of Rice Alumni honors Laureates Award recipients
More than 300 alumni and members of the Rice community honored a number of highly distinguished individuals who have gone above and beyond the call in their professional fields, volunteer efforts and support of the university at the Association of Rice Alumni Laureates Celebration.
Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service
Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.
Special issue of Rice Magazine explores university’s world-renowned research
The spring 2024 issue of Rice Magazine highlights a sample of the dynamic, complex and ambitious scholarship underway in academic disciplines across campus.
University announces important changes to commencement exercises
Several important changes have been announced for Rice’s 100th commencement May 3-4, including ceremony schedule updates and a revamped comprehensive digital program.
Kean, Kidd to receive ARA’s Gold Medal at 2024 Laureates Awards
At the Association of Rice Alumni’s 2024 Laureates Awards ceremony May 2, the group will bestow its highest honor — the Gold Medal Award — to Melissa Kean ’96, ’00 and Albert Kidd ’64, ’65.
