‘Outstanding advocate’ to lead Rice’s Office of International Students and Scholars
Beginning April 1, Kelia Hubbard will be at the helm of Rice’s OISS as associate vice provost for international education and director.
Rice celebrates 46th annual Original MLK Parade
Rice participated in the 46th annual Original MLK Parade thanks to a dedicated roster of staff, students and Sammy The Owl.
Rice celebrates Lunar New Year
The 2024 Lunar New Year Showcase, produced by the Chinese Student Association and the Vietnamese Student Association, featured K-pop numbers, singing, lion dances and other traditional performances.
Angela Berry Roberson ’90 discusses her path to Washington, D.C., at Gateway Speaker Series Event
Angela Berry Roberson ’90, senior advisor of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Transportation, spoke with students about her experiences at Rice and her path to Washington, D.C.
Rice hosts United Way campaign celebration, still time left to participate
Rice University President Reginald DesRoches and his wife Paula welcomed members of the Rice United Way campaign committee to their home for a reception to thank them for their efforts in support of the university’s annual campus initiative, which continues through the end of March.
Rice celebrates Black History Month with inaugural kickoff event
Rice University held its first ever kickoff event for Black History Month Feb. 7 themed “Called to Create: African Americans and the Arts.” More than 200 guests gathered at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall for an evening of music, dance, guest speakers, food and jubilation.
Wilson to rejoin Rice as head coach emeritus
Willis Wilson, the winningest basketball coach at Rice, has been appointed head coach emeritus by Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland.
In a drive to sustain academic excellence and ensure accessibility for all deserving students while expanding its competitiveness as a top global institution, Rice University announced undergraduate tuition rates for the next two years while bolstering efforts to provide the robust array of financial aid options available to students and their families.
Owls secure Edmonds’ 50th career win at South Florida
The Rice women’s basketball team’s 69-59 victory against the University of South Florida Feb. 7 marked 50 career wins for head coach Lindsay Edmonds.
Condoleezza Rice to speak at Rice Feb. 15, event available on livestream
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak with David Satterfield, U.S. special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues and director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, on Rice’s campus Feb. 15 about leadership in the U.S. and the world.
Teachers learn about nanotechnology at the Rice University NanoAcademy
The Office of STEM Engagement recently organized two workshops for more than 100 students from third through 12th grades in Houston.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are all anyone is talking about heading into Super Bowl weekend, but how is the pop superstar affecting the National Football League ’s bottom line as legions of ‘Swifties’ become football fans?
Though opioid overdose remedies are approved for over-the-counter usage, many Houston pharmacies have not made the lifesaving medication available, according to a report from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
President Reginald DesRoches and University Associate Paula DesRoches started their Saturday running around the beautiful Rice campus with a group of enthusiastic students. The president and his wife said it was a great way to connect and that they hope to do it again soon.
Owls return home to face SMU following consecutive road wins
The Rice men’s basketball team will look to continue its winning streak Feb. 7 at Tudor Fieldhouse as the squad takes on Southern Methodist University following two straight conference road wins against the University of Memphis and the University of Texas at San Antonio.