Phils turn 25 and celebrate with virtual performance
Apr. 27, 2020
The Rice University Philharmonics, commonly known as "The Phils," didn't let social distancing stop them from celebrating their 25th anniversary April 25. The group, which is the oldest a cappella ensemble on campus, has released a video showcasing its "Same Old Blues-River" mashup, arranged by Vibha Sastri with solos from Sophie Marx and Dylan Rivera.
Pedal pushers
Apr. 27, 2020
Wiess College resident advisors Lenin Terrazas (left) and Renata “Fortuna” Ramos took advantage of sunny weather April 24 by biking around campus with their children, Gavin and Evan. (Photo by Jeff Fitlow)
D2K Lab awards top teams at virtual showcase
Apr. 27, 2020
A study to classify unlabeled electrocardiograms in adults won the top prize in this year’s Rice University Center for Transforming Data to Knowledge spring showcase.
In this together: Rice students, Korean kids forge mutually beneficial bonds
Apr. 24, 2020
Before the pandemic hit, Jayoung Song was planning to take the students in her first-year Korean language class on a series of immersive trips to some of Houston’s Korean restaurants and grocery stores. And Will Rice freshman Diego Lopez-Bernal was eagerly awaiting the first outing, because trying Korean food last year was one of the things that got him interested in learning the language in the first place.
How to give back to your community during the pandemic
Apr. 24, 2020
As Houston and the world continues staying home to curb the spread of the coronavirus, people are searching for ways to give back while staying safe. Whether it’s sewing masks, donating to food banks or just staying home — opportunities to help abound.
Expert: Trump’s pandemic response will determine 2020 election
Apr. 24, 2020
“The better we emerge, the more Trump will be given credit for it even if he doesn’t deserve it, and the worse we are, the more Trump will be essentially punished even if he doesn’t deserve,” said Jones, a fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and Rice's Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies.