Old bones come alive at Rice archaeology workshop
Old bones from long-dead animals came alive at the Zooarcheology and Osteology Academy, a hands-on archaeology workshop held Feb. 10-11 at Rice University — just days before World Anthropology Day Feb. 15.
Ron Sass, beloved Rice professor, scientist, dead at 91
Ronald L. Sass, a charismatic and outgoing Rice University professor who mastered multiple scientific disciplines, championed education at all levels and used his scientific and diplomatic skills to markedly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice farming worldwide, has died at age 91.
Research Relay focuses on global research from Rice School of Social Sciences
The Rice University School of Social Sciences kicked off its spring research events with a Research Relay Feb. 12 highlighting global research in social sciences.
In a corner of Rice University’s Fondren Library reserved for the special, rare and historic, a relatively new addition with centuries old roots is making an impression at Woodson Research Center.
‘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.
