Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service
April 20, 2024
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
April 15, 2024
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
April 11, 2024
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
March 19, 2024
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.
Rice wraps up Black History Month
March 5, 2024
Black History Month, the annual celebration in February dedicated to recognizing African Americans' rich contributions and achievements throughout the country's history, included a variety of events and activities on campus this year.
Rice360’s co-directors to speak at SXSW
March 4, 2024
Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies co-directors Rebecca Richards-Kortum and Maria Oden will speak at the upcoming South by Southwest Conference in Austin March 8.
Staff Spotlight: Eugen Radulescu
February 29, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Eugen Radulescu, Director of Administrative Services
Astronaut and alumna Peggy Whitson tapped as Rice’s 2024 commencement speaker
February 29, 2024
Alumna Peggy Whitson ’86, America’s most experienced astronaut, will deliver the address at Rice’s 111th commencement during the undergraduate ceremony May 4.
Staff Spotlight: Andy Meretoja
February 14, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Andy Meretoja, Interim Program Director for Operations and Interim Director, Office of International Students & Scholars
Rice celebrates Lunar New Year
February 12, 2024
The 2024 Lunar New Year Showcase, produced by the Chinese Student Association and the Vietnamese Student Association, featured K-pop numbers, singing, lion dances and other traditional performances.
Get tickets to Rice Night at the Rodeo by Jan. 16
January 10, 2024
Tickets are on sale now for Rice Night at the Rodeo on March 8. The deadline to purchase tickets in the Rice section at a special price is Jan. 16.
Newest Owls react to being accepted into Rice Class of 2028
December 18, 2023
Congratulations to the newest Owls!