Schaefer Edwards is a media relations specialist in Rice University's Office of Public Affairs.
Raymond Brochstein ’56, Brochstein Pavilion namesake and trustee emeritus, dies at 89
Raymond Brochstein ’56, the philanthropist, millwork magnate and architect for whom Rice’s Raymond and Susan Brochstein Pavilion was named, died March 25 at his home in Houston. He was 89.
Salinas ’14 honored by Rice Board of Trustees
The Rice Board of Trustees recently recognized Rebecca Salinas ’14 for her nearly eight years of service on the university’s Human Resources team.
Languages and Cultures Fest brings students together with ice cream and more
On March 25, the School of Humanities invited students to an ice cream social at the Humanities Building courtyard to share details about several cultural programs and courses available this fall.
The Department of History, the Program in Medieval and Early Modern Studies, and the Program in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations welcomed students to a live historical fencing demonstration in the Central Quad March 25.
Fall Big Questions courses to cover the nature of facts, what makes bodies normal or abnormal
Each semester’s slate of Big Questions courses offered by the School of Humanities starts students’ minds churning over thought-provoking topics. So this fall’s offerings are no surprise: one promises to spur Rice scholars to think critically about what makes bodies normal as opposed to abnormal, while the other course will push students to examine just what, exactly, is a fact.
Owl Days are back after two-year pandemic break
For the first time since 2019, the Rice community will once again welcome hundreds of newly admitted students to campus for Owl Days 2022 on April 8 and 11.
Battling cancer, 10 year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel sworn in as honorary Rice police officer
As he battles terminal brain and spine cancer, 10-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel is on a quest to be sworn into as many law enforcement agencies as possible. On Feb. 17, Daniel added the Rice University Police Department to his lengthy resume when Chief Clemente Rodriguez swore him in as an honorary officer in a ceremony at the Rice Faculty Club.
Trivia-lovers the world over got to know Brown College senior Jasmine Manansala last week when she competed in the “Jeopardy!” National College Championship Feb. 8.
Rice’s annual United Way campaign concludes, raising over $264,000 in 15 weeks
After 15 weeks of fundraising, the annual Rice United Way campaign ultimately brought in $264,720.
New live video stream of Lovett Hall, Academic Quad available 24/7 online
A beautiful view of Lovett Hall, the Academic Quadrangle, the downtown Houston skyline and Hermann Park is now streaming online at all hours of the day and night, providing 24/7 video of one of the most iconic sights in Houston.
Josephine Abercrombie '46, Rice trustee emeritus and Abercrombie Lab namesake, dies at 95
Josephine Abercrombie, the Rice alumna, philanthropist, horse breeder and boxing promoter for whom Abercrombie Lab was named, died Jan. 5 at her home in Versailles, Kentucky. She was 95.
Rice’s annual United Way campaign surpasses $250,000 goal in week 10
At a Dec. 17 celebration and reception for top donors to the 2021 Rice United Way Campaign, staff chair Susann Glenn declared the annual effort had once again met — and surpassed — its ambitious goal.
Rice general counsel Richard Zansitis steps down after over two decades of service
Outgoing Rice Vice President and General Counsel Richard Zansitis joined a gathering of friends and colleagues for a lively celebration honoring his nearly 21 years of service to the university.
Barney Graham '75 named a Time Hero of the Year for developing COVID-19 vaccine
Rice alumnus Barney Graham, a renowned virologist and deputy director of the Vaccine Research Center within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has been named a 2021 Hero of the Year by Time magazine for his work developing the groundbreaking Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Rice United Way Campaign hits 96% of $250,000 goal in week nine
Just over two months into the annual Rice United Way fundraising campaign, the effort has raised a total of $240,717, 96% of its $250,000 goal.
