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Kathryn Cavender

Campus Safety leader Kathryn Cavender to retire

January 28, 2025

Kathryn Cavender, associate vice president for Campus Safety, will retire this June after 34 years of service to the university, leaving behind an legacy of leadership and dedication.

Sandee Cheynet

Rice names Cheynet associate vice president of human resources

January 23, 2025

Sandee Cheynet has been appointed Rice’s associate vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer. Cheynet will take the helm March 24 following Cynthia Pepper, who served in an interim role.

Snow Day at Rice University

Rice’s Incident Management Team rallies during Winter Storm Enzo

January 23, 2025

Rice experienced a historic snowfall Jan. 21, transforming its iconic campus into a winter wonderland. The snowfall blanketed the university’s signature live oaks, the arches of Lovett Hall and the expansive Academic Quadrangle, creating picturesque scenes rarely witnessed in the South. 

Paul Padley

Rice vice president for IT to take on new role

December 20, 2024

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Paul Padley will transition into an advisory role on July 1, 2025.

Rice Academic Quad

Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad

September 12, 2024

Rice unveiled its newly reimagined Academic Quadrangle during a historic reopening and ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 12.

Allison Thacker

Dedicated alumna Thacker to step down as Rice’s chief investment officer, serve as special adviser

September 11, 2024

Allison Thacker, chief investment officer at Rice and president of the Rice Management Company, will step down from her position Sept. 30.

Aerial view of Lovett Hall and the Rice University campus

Rice scores an A from Forbes for financial health

August 9, 2024

Rice has earned an A in Forbes’ most recent College Financial Grades list, achieving a 3.97 GPA. In evaluating 876 private colleges and universities, the influential business magazine identified the nation’s “strongest and weakest schools” in terms of financial health and performance. 

A housing and dining worker serves food after Hurricane Beryl.

‘Culture of care’: Rice recovering after Hurricane Beryl

July 15, 2024

Before, during and after Hurricane Beryl blew through Houston July 8, several Rice University departments went above and beyond to keep students, faculty and staff safe, fed and housed.

Rice sunset

Rice selected by Carnegie Foundation for inaugural Leadership for Public Purpose Classification

June 14, 2024

Rice is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification.

Ken Jett

Ken Jett joins Rice’s Operations, Finance and Support as vice president of facilities and capital planning

March 25, 2024

Rice University’s Division of Operations, Finance and Support announced that Ken Jett will join as vice president of facilities and capital planning and president of the Rice Real Estate Company starting April 1. He will also serve on the president’s cabinet.

toy drive

Rice’s toy drives are making the season bright

December 7, 2023

Two campus departments are working to make the holiday season merry and bright: Rice University’s Housing and Dining department and the Rice University Police Department.

Academic Quad at Sunrise

Academic Quad closure begins Nov. 6

November 1, 2023

Construction activities for Rice’s reimagined Academic Quadrangle will begin Nov. 6. From this time and through April, the Academic Quad’s main spaces and some access points will be closed to pedestrian traffic.

Robert L. Bell, Jr.

Rice remembers psychology professor, groundbreaking administrator Robert L. Bell Jr.

October 16, 2023

Former professor Robert L. Bell Jr. passed away Sept. 18 at age 89.

Susann Glenn

Susann Glenn honored by Rice Board of Trustees

October 5, 2023

Rice’s Board of Trustees recognized Susann Glenn of the Office for Finance of Administration for her 18 years of service and accomplishments in multiple initiatives throughout her career with the university.

Ruth Simmons hugs President Reginald DesRoches

Rice creates $1M scholarship in honor of Ruth Simmons

September 25, 2023

An event intended to honor higher education trailblazer Ruth Simmons’ best-selling new memoir became a groundbreaking event of its own when Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced the creation of a $1 million scholarship in Simmons’ honor.

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