Alumni

Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad

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

Remembering Robert Maxfield, Rice Owl and Silicon Valley engineering pioneer

His career and contributions to the fields of engineering and technology have left an indelible mark on both Rice and industry.

Gunnarsdottir says it’s a ‘dream’ to represent Rice, Iceland in 2024 Paris Olympics

Rice track and field’s Erna Gunnarsdottir competed on the world stage Aug. 8, representing her home country of Iceland and Rice University in the shot put at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Rice alums reflect on Olympic experiences: Rosey Edeh

Rosey Edeh, three-time Olympian and former Rice University standout, speaks about her Olympic experiences.

‘Truly stunning’: Rice Shepherd School of Music alumnus reflects on conducting during Olympics opening ceremony

In the minutes before the Orchestre National de France prepared to play Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’Amour” to close out the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, music director Cristian Măcelaru had a moment of confusion.

‘Library of the future’ named after Rice alumna, astronaut now open

The Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library, named in honor of the three-time Rice graduate and NASA astronaut, has officially opened its doors in Houston’s Westbury neighborhood.

Rice alumni volunteers nurture ‘heart of the university’

The Office of Alumni Relations brought together dedicated Owls from across Houston and the United States for the Volunteer Leadership Conference, an event designed to connect alumni volunteers across diverse roles at Rice and to amplify their impact through workshops, presentations and feedback engagements.

Rice alum celebrates 30 years as a craft beer pioneer

For 30 years, Saint Arnold Brewing Company has been a Houston institution, releasing more than 100 different beers including staples such as Lawnmower, Amber Ale and Art Car IPA, and the origin of what is now the oldest craft brewery in Texas can be traced back to 1985 at Rice. That’s when alumnus Brock Wagner ’87 started hanging out with his Lovett College resident adviser.

7 selected for Rice alumni board; president-elect and alumni trustee announced

Seven alumni have been selected to serve on Rice University’s Association of Rice Alumni (ARA) Board of Directors: Sacha Abinader, Paula Desel, Tawfik Jarjour, Wayne Hale, June Marshall, Wanda Pan and John Sneider. They begin their three-year terms July 1, when David Leal becomes president-elect of the ARA and Cathryn Rodd Selman becomes an alumni trustee.

Celebrating excellence: Association of Rice Alumni honors Laureates Award recipients

More than 300 alumni and members of the Rice community honored a number of highly distinguished individuals who have gone above and beyond the call in their professional fields, volunteer efforts and support of the university at the Association of Rice Alumni Laureates Celebration.

Several ‘influential women’ of Rice recognized by Houston Woman Magazine

Rice University’s first lady, a respected professor and several alumnae were included in Houston Woman Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2023 list. Each was nominated for inclusion by a Houston Woman Magazine reader then selected by the staff of the publication.

Rice faculty and alumni travel to path of totality for ‘Great Owl Eclipse’

As the moon completely eclipsed the sun April 8, more than 300 Rice University alumni, faculty and staff gathered on the lawn of the Flying L Ranch Resort in Bandera, Texas, to view the last total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States for the next two decades.

Rolling into spring fun with 67th annual Beer Bike race

Rice University’s annual intramural bicycle race, Beer Bike, took place April 6 and saw Rice’s 11 residential colleges and the Graduate Student Association compete for bragging rights.

Former Rice football player and engineer Gabe Baker ’14 on his new life in Nashville, making music and more

Gabe Baker’s life looks very different than it did a decade ago as a recently graduated Rice football star and environmental engineer working in county government in Houston. Now the former standout Rice student and athlete has embraced a successful music career in Nashville, Tennessee.

Numerous Rice Owls up for Grammy gold

A number of Rice University Shepherd School of Music alumni will be up for Grammy gold at the 66th annual Grammy Awards ceremony Feb. 4 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.