Fashion icon Stuart Weitzman discusses career at Rice Business event
Feb. 14, 2024
Stuart Weitzman – best known for his iconic, A-list shoe brand – spoke at Rice Business’ Shell auditorium Feb. 12 about his work and career. Rice Vice President for Innovation Paul Cherukuri opened the event introducing Weitzman as a world renowned “innovator, a founder and entrepreneur.”
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.