Rice touts Campus Sustainability Month with eco-friendly resources
Rice’s Office of Sustainability has been celebrating Campus Sustainability Month this October. Student organizations, campus departments and community partners that advance sustainability on campus and within Houston recently gathered at Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall Oct. 21 to demonstrate the variety of sustainable practices available on campus and to the Rice community.
Rice leaders outline principles for responsible AI adoption across campus
Rice leaders from across campus emphasized the importance of balancing artificial intelligence innovation with privacy, security, accessibility and institutional accountability during an AI Week panel discussion Oct. 22. It was one of more than 30 panels conducted during Rice’s inaugural AI Week that centered on the use of AI technology in academia and bolstered the university’s strategic plan Momentous, which calls for responsible AI.
25 faculty recognized for esteemed accolades in research, academia
Rice's winners of highly prestigious and prestigious awards were recognized Oct. 21 to celebrate Rice faculty who have earned these accolades, demarcated by the Organization of the National Research Council and the Association of American Universities.
‘Accessibility by design’: Rice bolsters efforts to maximize digital experience
With a May 11, 2027 national deadline for digital accessibility compliance approaching, Rice is accelerating efforts to make its digital environment more accessible while continuing a broader institutional commitment to ensuring all members of the Rice community can fully participate in the university experience.
AI fireside chat: Key takeaways on future of AI at Rice
Rice launched AI Week 2026 with a fireside chat focused on how artificial intelligence will shape the university’s future in research, teaching and operations.
REMS’ Basgall earns rare Chief EMS Officer designation
Lisa Basgall, Rice's Emergency Medical Services director, has earned the Chief EMS Officer designation, a professional credential held by fewer than 300 people worldwide.
‘Creates opportunities for people to prosper’: Rice launches annual United Way campaign
The Rice United Way Campaign officially launched this week. Contributions not only support individuals and families in need, but they also help to build a stronger, more resilient Houston for everyone.
Week of Well-Being highlights health and personal growth
Owls gathered at the Grand Hall Oct. 13 for a Well-being Fair as part of Rice’s Week of Well-Being, an initiative focused on promoting health, education and personal growth. The week is sponsored by Rice Employee Health and Well-Being and the Human Resources Benefits Department.
Rice celebrates multiple teams for successfully completed capital projects
Rice’s Facilities, Planning and Capital Construction department hosted a breakfast to thank the many teams across the Office of Operations, Finance and Support that worked together to ensure the university was ready to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus.
Medina earns accolades from Mexican government, Harris County
David Medina, retired director of Multicultural Community Relations at Rice, was recently honored by both the Mexican government and Harris County in recognition of his longtime service and contributions to the community
Rice ReUse turns move-out waste into affordable dorm essentials
When students move out of Rice residence halls each spring, usable furniture, appliances and other dorm essentials can be left behind. For Anne Kozlevchar, seeing those items headed for the trash sparked an idea: create a system to give them a second life.
REMS team recognized for timely response to life-threatening incident
A call for a possible seizure became a life-threatening cardiac emergency when Rice Emergency Medical Services responders identified signs of a heart attack in a campus visitor and quickly coordinated transport for specialized care.
