Arie Passwaters

Rice ranked by Niche as one of nation’s top 10 universities

Rice earns an “A+” grade and ranks as one of the nation’s top 10 universities in the latest ratings of American colleges compiled by Niche.

Prizes and awards presented to degree recipients

Rice undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates reaped a number of fellowships, scholarships and awards this year.

Rice mourns beloved professor emeritus, former Rice Players director Sandy Havens

Neil “Sandy” Havens ’56, professor emeritus of art and art history whose passion for theater led him to become the first professional director of the Rice Players, died May 3. He was 88.

Rice to hold 109th commencement May 6-7

Historic Rice Stadium will host ceremonies for the 109th commencement of Rice University May 6 and 7, highlighted by an address from a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.

Faculty recognized with award for superior teaching

Nine faculty received the 2022 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors by votes from alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.

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.

One last first pitch

Rice Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard, left, presented President David Leebron and University Representative Ping Sun with a framed jersey during Saturday’s baseball game against the University of Texas at San Antonio. Leebron also threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch. 

Two Owls among Houston’s 50 most influential women

Ana María Martínez, professor of voice, and Kathi Dantley Warren, vice president for development and alumni relations (DAR), have been named to Houston Woman Magazine’s annual list of Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2020-21.

Yousif Shamoo honored for work as vice provost

Members of the Rice community came together Feb. 15 to honor Yousif Shamoo for his work as vice provost for research over the last seven years.

Go Texan Day set for Feb. 25

Celebrate Go Texan Day at Rice with western wear and breakfast tacos Feb. 25.

Rice earns Tree Campus USA recognition for 10th straight year

Rice earns Tree Campus USA recognition for 10th straight year

New wing at Hanszen College making progress

The first timber column has been laid at Hanszen College’s new wing .

Newest Rice alumni celebrated at winter commencement

August and December Rice graduates walk across the stage Dec. 7 in Tudor Fieldhouse.

Leebron receives diversity award

President David Leebron was honored with the 2021 Diversity Champion Award from the Association of Chinese American Professionals.

The sweet taste of safety 

The Rice University Police Department (RUPD) shared doughnuts and safety tips with members of the Rice community during a pop-up event near Fondren Library Nov. 5.