Rice engineering alumnus Doerr elected to National Academy of Engineering
John Doerr, a Rice alumnus and a longtime supporter of the university, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
Shepherd School alumni claim Grammy wins for opera, chamber music recordings
The wins add to a growing list of national recognitions for Shepherd School alumni across multiple Grammy categories and musical disciplines.
Rice lauds Medina’s 35 years of bridging communities, enriching relationships
Rice is recognizing David Medina for 35 years of service. As the director of multicultural community relations in the Office of Public Affairs, Medina conducts and participates in more than 100 activities annually, which reach more than 10,000 people. These activities include college information sessions, school visits, community dialogue luncheons, lectures, film festivals, media relations, college essay-writing workshops, galas, receptions and community events. Additionally, he oversees a quarterly newsletter that raises awareness of the university’s outreach efforts. His last day with the university will be March 31.
Rice MBA alumnus Riley provides insights on leadership, crisis management in health care
Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice Business, sat down Jan. 14 with Dr. Wayne Riley ’02, president of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, to gather insights about Riley’s leadership of complex health care organizations. The event was the first of the 2026 season’s Rice Business Partners’ Thought Leadership Series.
Raghav Wahi ’10: Powering the future of global energy manufacturing
Wahi came to Houston from India to pursue advanced research in materials science and nanotechnology, a decision that would shape both his career and his outlook on global collaboration.
Rice alumna Morrison turns lifetime of service into national leadership for college access
Roughly three decades after a high school guidance counselor handed her a brochure for a little-known scholarship program, Brandy Hays Morrison is helping shape the future of college access and leadership at the national level.
How a Lovett College Christmas party turned into a 50-year Rice tradition
What began as a small Lovett College dorm-room gathering in 1974 has grown into a 50-year holiday tradition among Rice friends.
Shepherd School celebrates 50 years with gala concert, dinner
The evening, chaired by Anne and Albert Chao and Isabel and Danny David with underwriter chairs Shawn Stephens and Jim Jordan, brought together alumni, faculty, students and supporters to celebrate five decades of musical achievement and philanthropy.
Multiple Shepherd School alumni earn Grammy nominations
Three alumni of Rice's Shepherd School of Music have been recognized by the Recording Academy with nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
President DesRoches celebrates connections at Alumni Weekend
Rice President Reginald DesRoches joined hundreds of returning Owls during Alumni Weekend Nov. 6-9, visiting celebrations across campus to greet alumni celebrating milestones from their 10th to 50th reunions.
Growing campus, same Rice spirit: Alumni Weekend reunites Owls with classmates
Rice’s Alumni Weekend welcomed alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community for a weekend of festivities, fellowship and football Nov. 6-9. Blending the spirit of homecoming and a reunion, Owls reconnected and contemplated the past, present and future of the beloved institution.
Rice alumnus Gaffigan to helm Houston Grand Opera as music director
James Gaffigan, a 2003 graduate of the Shepherd School of Music, becomes only the fifth music director in Houston Grand Opera’s 70-year history.
Alumni Weekend expands to 4 days of celebrations
Rice will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community to campus for Rice Alumni Weekend Nov. 6-9. This four-day celebration is part homecoming and part class reunion, offering a vibrant array of activities. Owls from around the world will gather to reconnect with old friends, relive cherished moments and rediscover what makes Rice extraordinary.
Bhalani, Eldridge to receive Builders Award
Rushi Bhalani ’19 and Will Eldridge ’16 ’17 will be recognized with the Builders Award Nov. 7 during the President’s Town Hall, a signature event of Rice’s Alumni Weekend. The Builders Award is given to graduates of the past 10 years who go above and beyond in service to Rice.
‘A life well lived in service’: Rice celebrates retiree West
Rice recently honored an employee who has dedicated more than 36 years of service to the campus and all who enter its doors. The Sept. 25 celebration for alumna Jan West ’73, assistant director of multicultural community relations, highlighted her tenure, which is marked by breaking barriers and championing diversity.