Athletics

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.

Rice football kicks off 2024 season with Owl Fest

Rice football season is finally upon us, and with that comes unique events like Owl Fest, where Rice supporters are invited to meet the squad before the first game of the year.

Rice hosts world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event with JCC Maccabi Games® and Access

About 1,500 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe gathered on Rice’s campus Aug. 4-9 for the JCC Maccabi Games® and Access.

Rice experts share insights with leading media during Paris Olympics

As the world’s attention turned to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, experts from Rice lent their expertise to major national news outlets.

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: Andrea Blackett

Two-time Olympian Andrea Blackett speaks on representing Barbados and Rice in Olympics.

Rice alums reflect on Olympic experiences: Rosey Edeh

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

Rice Athletics announces South Main Collective to support student-athletes

Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics at Rice, announces the formation of the South Main Collective.

Rice alums reflect on Olympic experiences: Lennie Waite

Lennie Waite, an Olympian and former Rice track and field star, talks about her experiences during the 2016 Olympics.

Rice alums reflect on Olympic experiences: Funmi Jimoh

Former Rice student athlete and U.S. Olympian Funmi Jimoh talks about her experiences in the 2008 Olympics.

Rice Football to kick off 75th year at Rice Stadium in 2024 season

Rice Football announced its lineup of game themes for the 2024 season in the American Athletic Conference.