Administration

Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad

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

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

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

Rice scores an A from Forbes for financial health

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. 

‘Culture of care’: Rice recovering after Hurricane Beryl

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 selected by Carnegie Foundation for inaugural Leadership for Public Purpose Classification

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

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

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.

Rice’s toy drives are making the season bright

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 closure begins Nov. 6

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.

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

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

Susann Glenn honored by Rice Board of Trustees

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.

Rice creates $1M scholarship in honor of Ruth Simmons

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.

Rice creates $1M scholarship in honor of Ruth Simmons

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced the creation of a $1 million scholarship named after Ruth Simmons, a President’s Distinguished Fellow and higher education trailblazer. 

Finance and Administration announces personnel and organizational updates

As Rice University continues its enhancement of services to all Owls, the Division of Finance and Administration recently implemented personnel and departmental structure updates to better serve the campus community.

President gives first-year update, discusses upcoming academic year

As we approach the one-year mark of my presidency, I want to share a summary and update on important developments that have taken place over the past 12 months and speak to my plans for the coming academic year.

Rice U. names AP for institutional research and effectiveness

Arun Chandran Natarajan will join the Office of the Provost as the associate provost for institutional research and effectiveness. Natarajan comes to Rice from Johns Hopkins University, where he was the assistant vice provost for institutional research. He will assume his new role July 1.