Volpe earns win No. 400 as Rice takes down Tulane to open AAC play
The Rice Owls volleyball team took down Tulane with a 3-2 final score to win its first game in American Athletic Conference play Sept. 27, marking head coach Genny Volpe’s 400th career coaching victory.
Owls ready to face Charlotte 49ers on Families Weekend
The Rice football team will return to Rice Stadium for the first time in two weeks to take on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers in the team’s first home conference game of the season Sept. 28.
Houston Methodist and Rice team up to track gut-brain connection
For the next two years, 120 Division I Rice athletes will be part of a concussion study with Houston Methodist researchers to identify reliable and novel concussion biomarkers in their gut microbiomes in ways that standard brain imaging cannot.
Rice recycles football stadium turf after Hurricane Beryl effects
Rice and its community partners are spearheading efforts to create sustainable futures by tackling environmental challenges with innovative solutions. A prime example is their latest initiative: recycling the old turf material from Rice Stadium.
Owls recognize residential colleges during win over TSU, look forward to tilt with UH next
The Rice football team paid homage to the university’s storied residential college system during its matchup with Texas Southern Saturday.
The Owls wasted little time in taking control of the game, scoring on their first two drives of the night and nine of 11 possessions.
‘He was a visionary’: Wayne Graham built Rice baseball into a ‘nationally renowned program’
Wayne Graham transformed Rice baseball into a perennial national powerhouse in his 27-year coaching tenure.
Ahalya Lettenberger represents US, Rice at Paris Paralympics
Former Rice University swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger made her country and alma mater proud last weekend, competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
Legendary coach Wayne Graham passes away
Wayne Graham, the architect of Rice’s rise to the top of the college baseball world, passed away in Austin, Texas on Tuesday night at 88.
Rice football team honors Andrea Rodriguez Avila in season opener
The Rice football team sported stickers on its helmets with the initials “ARA” in honor of Andrea Rodriguez Avila in the team’s season opener against Sam Houston State.
Rice Owls teach international students about American football
The Rice Owls introduced international students and scholars to American football during an international football clinic Aug. 24.
Owls to open year with three local opponents beginning with Sam Houston Aug. 31 at home
The Rice Owl football team will look to once again sweep games against local opponents in the 2024 season, opening the year against three straight foes from Houston and nearby Huntsville, Texas.
Classes underway at Rice after another rousing O-Week
Classes are now underway at Rice, following a lively and action-packed week of welcoming and introducing the Class of 2028 to its new academic home.
Former Rice swimmer looks to be role model for disabled athletes across the globe
Former Rice swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger is looking to represent her country on the global stage during the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
Incoming class fills Tudor Fieldhouse with ‘unbelievable energy’ to cheer on Rice Athletics
Tudor Fieldhouse was packed with frenetic energy Tuesday night as new Rice students represented their residential colleges while cheering on the Rice sports teams.
