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Christopher Johns-Krull to serve as interim EVP for research

Christopher Johns-Krull , professor of physics and astronomy, will serve as interim executive vice president for research, beginning July 1.

Outstanding graduates share their stories

As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of standout graduates.

Rice Values statement reaffirms one of the university’s most essential and cherished principles: Academic freedom

This statement underscores Rice’s unwavering commitment to academic freedom as a cornerstone of scholarly inquiry, open dialogue and the pursuit of knowledge. It also affirms our responsibility to foster a campus climate where every member of our diverse community feels respected and valued — even as we grapple with ideas that may challenge or unsettle us.

Robert Maxfield to posthumously be awarded ARA’s Gold Medal at Laureates Awards

At the Association of Rice Alumni’s 2025 Laureates Awards ceremony May 8, the group will bestow its highest honor — the Gold Medal Award — to the late Robert Maxfield ’63, ’64.

Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service

Each year, Rice University honors members of its community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.

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.

Owls race past Tigers, 69-7

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.