Rice launches Wellness Wednesdays with tai chi session
Rice University’s President’s Office, the Rice Recreation Employee Well-Being Team and campus leadership kicked off the inaugural Wellness Wednesdays this week. The initiative is dedicated to faculty and staff well-being and focuses on a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, featuring many opportunities for employees to participate with university leaders in different ways.
Rice recognizes Juneteenth with panel discussion of freedom fighters' speeches
Rice hosted a panel discussion titled “Juneteenth and Justice for All: Black Struggle, the Constitution and Democratic Futures.” It is part of a monthlong series of events recognizing the federal holiday and its place in history.
Rice announces updates to application processes
Rice University announced today two significant updates to its admission policies. The first introduces an Early Decision II plan, while the second modifies the test score policy for admissions applications. Both changes will be implemented for the fall 2024-25 admission cycle.
Rice team earns gold at the American Culinary Federation Chef Competition
Rice Dining’s team has brought home the gold. Cohen House Senior Executive Chef Susana Cabrera (team captain) and executive chefs Sing Yam, Joseph Stayshich and Ernesto Perez triumphed at the American Culinary Federation Chef Competition held during the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s annual Chef Conference.
‘Absolutely phenomenal’: Rice hosts college preparation camp for urban youth
Rice hosted the 14th annual Texas Diversity Council Summer Youth Program. Over 100 students from Houston area high schools and middle schools were provided with life lessons and college readiness activities.
Rice to recognize Juneteenth with programming series, participation in community celebrations
Rice’s annual Juneteenth recognition and celebration will bring together Owls and community from across the city and country to explore ideas and questions central to the meaning and promise of the important holiday. The programming includes speaking panels, community gatherings, parades and many more activities.
‘Problem solvers’: Omar Syed and Rice legal team honored by top industry organization
The National Association of College and University Attorneys will honor Rice University Vice President and General Counsel Omar Syed with the Distinguished Service Award at its annual conference later this month. Syed, who will also serve as the event’s opening speaker, shares the prestigious recognition with the entire Office of General Counsel team for their outstanding performance.
June serves as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and to celebrate, Rice University and many campus affiliates will host events to spread awareness about the LGBTQ+ community and educate on sexual and gender diversity.
Staff spotlight: Renelda Robles
Staff spotlight: Renelda Robles Associate Director, Office of Financial Aid
Rice alumni volunteers nurture ‘heart of the university’
The Office of Alumni Relations brought together dedicated Owls from across Houston and the United States for the Volunteer Leadership Conference, an event designed to connect alumni volunteers across diverse roles at Rice and to amplify their impact through workshops, presentations and feedback engagements.
