Rice Vietnamese Student Association welcomes high school students for college leadership workshop
October 30, 2024
Rice’s Vietnamese Student Association hosted its 22nd annual college leadership workshop Oct. 19. The one-day event aims to equip high school students in the Houston area with resources to prepare them for the college application process.
Alumni Weekend brings Owls together for 48 hours of celebrations
October 28, 2024
Rice will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community for Rice Alumni Weekend Nov. 1-2. Part homecoming and part class reunion, the 48 hours is packed with activities when Owls from across the world will return to campus to reconnect with old friends, relive cherished moments and rediscover what makes Rice extraordinary.
‘Meeting of the Minds’ fosters collaboration between Rice and TMC researchers
October 28, 2024
Rice joined a cohort of neuroscience researchers from the Texas Medical Center during the “Meeting of the Minds” symposium at the Rice BioScience Research Collaborative’s event hall Oct. 17. Themed “Spotlight on NINDS Funding Opportunities and a Texas BRAIN Institute,” the symposium focused on the work taking place in partnership between the university and the partner institutions of the TMC.
Rice celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with engaging showcase of eco-friendly initiatives
October 22, 2024
Rice’s Office of Sustainability is celebrating Campus Sustainability Month. Student organizations, campus departments and community partners that advance sustainability on campus and within Houston recently gathered at Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall to demonstrate the variety of sustainable practices available on campus and to the Rice community.
October 22, 2024
As Hispanic Heritage Month closed, Rice welcomed guests for a roundtable discussion to further explore the experiences and complexities of the Hispanic community.
Rice student remembered for love of science, life’s simple joys
October 16, 2024
Kathryn Petree, an undergraduate student at Rice University’s McMurtry College, passed away Oct. 12 from complications due to cancer. She was a sophomore who studied natural sciences and was on a premedical track.
Taking STEM education further: Rice expands low-cost health care solutions workshops for local teens
October 4, 2024
More than 20 high school students participated in Rice’s Innovator Spotlight workshop, which is a continuation of a summer program where the same students looked to change the future of health care through low-cost solutions.
Nuestra Herencia: A vibrant celebration of Latine Heritage Month at Rice
October 4, 2024
Rice celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 29 with a vibrant afternoon of music and dance at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall. The event, titled Nuestra Herencia — meaning "Our Heritage" — showcased lively performances from Rice Salseros, Rice Zouk, Los Buhos del Norte, the Academy of Folklore and Latin Rhythms and Mariachi Luna Llena.
Rice builds community during National Night Out
October 2, 2024
Rice celebrated National Night Out Oct. 1 in the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center courtyard. Many campus organizations like Rice Emergency Medical Services, the Wellbeing and Counseling Center and the Rice Police Department were joined by the Houston Police Department to welcome hundreds of Owls and community members for food, games and to learn about the many resources provided by the attending groups.
A family affair: Rice hosts fun, festivities and football for Families Weekend
October 1, 2024
Rice hosted Families Weekend Sept. 27-28, and over the course of the 48-hour period, parents, families and loved ones got an inside look at the unique Rice experience through engaging lectures, campus tours, a family tailgate for the Owls’ football game and much more.