Rice, ERDC sign educational partnership agreement
Feb. 13, 2024
Rice and the United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have signed an Education Partnership Agreement in formal recognition of their collaboration as part of Improving Access to Career and Educational Development (I-ACED).
Old bones come alive at Rice archaeology workshop
Feb. 13, 2024
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
Feb. 13, 2024
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.
Rice celebrates Lunar New Year
Feb. 12, 2024
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.
Rice hosts United Way campaign celebration, still time left to participate
Feb. 12, 2024
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
Feb. 9, 2024
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.