August 18, 2023
As part of Rice University’s O-Week tradition, student groups welcome the new Owls and their parents to campus. Two groups representing students of color recently hosted events to greet the Rice community.
Rice introduces new faculty to campus
August 18, 2023
More than 60 new faculty spent two days in an orientation of their own before starting the fall semester at Rice University. The program was hosted by the Office of Faculty Development.
Rice digital enters new phase of development
August 18, 2023
Digital learning at Rice University is entering a new phase, underpinned by an enhanced focus on development and innovation.
OISS holds welcome dinner to greet international graduate students
August 17, 2023
About 600 new graduate international students were welcomed to Rice during a welcome dinner hosted by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) Aug. 16.
Incoming class packs Tudor Fieldhouse to cheer on Owl athletics
August 17, 2023
Rice’s incoming class received a crash course in Rice athletics on the third day of O-Week as they flocked to Tudor Fieldhouse for Rice Rally, a pep rally to introduce new Owls to the teams they’ll be rooting for in the coming years.
August 17, 2023
Owls will take flight to watch the Astros battle the Orioles Sept. 18 at Rice Night at the ballpark. Rice has two reserved sections for group seating and the ticket prices are $13 - $26, plus fees.
Adrian Trömel joins Rice Office of Innovation as assistant vice president for strategy, investments
August 17, 2023
Rice University’s Office of Innovation has named Adrian Trömel as assistant vice president for strategy and investments.
Puentes Consortium program provides undergrads with research experience
August 17, 2023
Five Rice University students traveled to Mexico this summer to undertake the third annual Undergraduate Research Experience – an initiative presented by the Puentes Consortium, which consists of five universities and is housed in Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Rice mourns history professor, author Harold Hyman
August 17, 2023
Former Rice University history professor, author and award-winning scholar of American legal history Harold Hyman passed away Aug. 6 at age 99.
Graduate Owls enjoy barbecue with president
August 16, 2023
Rice University President Reginald DesRoches welcomed new graduate students with a tasty barbecue meal Aug. 15.
Faculty share secrets to success with Class of 2027
August 16, 2023
On the second morning of O-Week, Rice’s Class of 2027 gathered in Tudor Fieldhouse to receive advice from a three-person panel of professors regarding their secrets for success — both at Rice and beyond. The faculty delivered short, TED-style talks encouraging new students to stay open to the possibilities the university offers.
Second annual renewable energy leadership conference convenes at Rice Aug. 22
August 16, 2023
The Renewable Energy Alliance – Houston (REAL) will present its Second Annual Renewable Energy Leadership Conference at Rice University to explore the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed one year ago.
Protective particles allow engineered probiotics to report gut disease
August 16, 2023
Rice U. bioengineers developed a platform that enhances survival and function of probiotics engineered to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease in animals. The technology holds promise for minimally invasive disease monitoring and advanced smart therapeutics.
Rice establishes 3-year partnership with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
August 15, 2023
Rice University and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur have taken an important next step in their strategic research and education partnership with the announcement of the first recipients of the Rice-IITK Strategic Collaboration Award program.
Rice introduces Tommy McClelland as director of athletics
August 15, 2023
Rice University formally introduced Tommy McClelland as the school’s new vice president and director of athletics during a morning press conference Aug. 15.