Brandi Smith

Moody Fellow explores writing as a therapeutic tool for others

Maya Harpavat’s love of writing began when she was 6 years old, sitting at the kitchen table with her father.

Immersion and growth: How the Rice in Country program transforms student lives

Walking through the streets of Mérida, Mexico, in the early morning light, Sammi Frey made her way to the local gym.

‘Breath(e)’: Art for climate and justice debuts at Rice

The Moody Center for the Arts at Rice will host “Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice,” an exhibition that highlights the intersection of environmental and social justice issues.

Moody Center for the Arts announces spring 2025 programming schedule

Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts announces its spring 2025 programming schedule featuring artists, activists and scholars exploring the links between environmental and social justice.

A day in the life of one busy Owl: Balancing bioengineering and studio art majors at Rice

During the fall 2024 semester, Camille Neal-Harris started her Tuesdays much like any other Rice student, but reaching the finish line likely felt a bit different as her day stretched into a marathon of science, art and everything in between.

Richard Lavenda’s ‘Upon Further Reflection’ set for Jan. 16 premiere

On Jan. 16, Rice’s Richard Lavenda will debut “Upon Further Reflection,” the second of seven commissioned works celebrating the Shepherd School of Music’s 50th anniversary.

Collaborative ‘score for transitional times’ to kick off spring season at Moody Center for the Arts

Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts will open its spring season with “score for transitional times,” a captivating dance performance and installation by choreographer Hope Mohr and visual artist Ranu Mukherjee, from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10.

50 years of innovation: Shepherd School premieres first anniversary commission

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music marked the beginning of its 50th anniversary celebrations with the Oct. 16 world premiere of “Birds Are Real; Ambushed From Ten Directions.”

Alumnus Russ Pitman celebrated for decades of dedication and generosity

Russell “Russ” Pitman ’58 visited Rice’s new Academic Quadrangle Dec. 11, marking a significant moment in the institution’s history.

Shepherd School students bridge music and community with ‘inspiring’ JUMP! program

The community living room at the Ronald McDonald House on Holcombe Boulevard was alive with music Nov. 12 as patients and their families gathered in the cozy space, some seated on couches, others on chairs pulled close together.

Shepherd School’s delightful ‘Spirit of the Season’ kicks off holiday festivities

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music filled Morrison Theater with holiday cheer Dec. 7 during its annual “Spirit of the Season” concert.

Rice shines as a favorite for quinceañera photography

With its grand architecture and lush greenery, Rice’s campus has become a top destination for photo shoots celebrating engagements, weddings, pregnancies, proms and especially quinceañeras.

Shepherd School of Music faculty and alumni garner multiple Chamber Music America Awards

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music is celebrating an exceptional showing at the Chamber Music America Awards as its faculty and alumni received three of the organization’s top honors.

Famed pianist Yefim Bronfman offers ‘much to reflect on and explore’ in Shepherd School master class

Grammy-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman brought his artistry and expertise to Rice’s Shepherd School of Music Dec. 2, leading a master class with graduate students Zhengyi Huang, Saehyun Park, Szuyu Su and Jonathan Mak.

Harmony in color: Eva LeWitt installation strikes a chord at Shepherd School

Meticulously draped inside the Shepherd School of Music’s Alice Pratt Brown Hall, a dazzling interplay of color, texture and movement now graces the wall above the entrance to Duncan Recital Hall.