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Video: Owls thank donors for fueling scholarships, student success

Rice recently hosted a reception where scholarship recipients and their donors met one-on-one to demonstrate that every dollar awarded is money well spent. Professors, donors and community leaders gathered at Cohen House where the university’s leadership and students underscored the long-lasting impact of charitable giving for higher education. More than 600 endowed scholarships are awarded to Rice undergraduate students each year.

Rice alumnus breaks all-time rodeo wine competition record

Houston’s Nice Winery, co-owned by Rice University alumnus Ryan Levy ’97, has claimed the prestigious Top All-Around Winery Award at the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, one of the largest and most competitive wine competitions in the country. The award makes the winery a back-to-back winner in 2024 and 2025, solidifying Nice Winery’s place as a premier winemaker on a national stage.

One giant step: Rice alumna Nichole Ayers is defying gravity with SpaceX Crew-10

While many people gaze at the stars and dream, Rice alumna Maj. Nichole Ayers of the Air Force has made those dreams a reality.

Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts to highlight sustainable art during Earth Month

Through these thought-provoking collaborations, the Moody will serve as a hub for creative engagement with pressing climate issues.

Houston Symphony premieres Karim Al-Zand’s ‘Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks’

The piece was part of the “Korngold’s Violin Concerto & Cinderella” program, which explored the connections between storytelling and sound.

Rice sport management faculty break down brackets, business and ‘Big Dance’ strategy

As March Madness returns this month to captivate the sports world, faculty experts from Rice University’s Department of Sport Management are available to provide insights on the NCAA Tournament’s financial impact, marketing strategies, fan engagement and the all-important selection of teams for bracket pools.

Rice ponies up at the Houston Rodeo

Rice alumni, students, staff, faculty and friends saddled up and joined the fun at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo March 11 for Rice Night at the Rodeo.

Shepherd School of Music welcomes Houston for 50th Anniversary Community Day

The Shepherd School of Music invites the Houston community to celebrate its 50th Anniversary Community Day with a free, family friendly event.

Rice schedules MMR vaccination clinic in response to measles outbreak

In light of the recent measles outbreak, Rice has partnered with Albertsons/Randalls to offer a measles, mumps and rubella vaccination clinic for all members of the Rice community. This clinic will be held March 20 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in Room 112, Cambridge Office Building.

‘One people, one family, one body’: Chabad celebrates community at Mega Shabbat 

Rice students, faculty and staff packed the Ley Student Center’s Farnsworth Pavilion on a festive night for “Mega Shabbat” Feb. 28. Hosted by Chabad at Rice, it was a night of fellowship, culture and great food. 

Rice announces new initiatives to expand impact of Rice Global India

These new programs are designed to foster research and educational partnerships with Indian institutions, amplifying the impact of the university’s research while creating immersive teaching and learning experiences.

Rice recognizes several pioneers during Women’s History Month

March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the significant contributions women have made to American history. This month serves as an opportunity to honor the groundbreaking achievements of women, both past and present. 

Owls saddle up for Go Texan Day, kicking off rodeo season in true Houston style

Rice Owls saddled up for a double dose of spirit Feb. 28, sporting their signature blue for Rice Blue Friday while donning their best western getups for Go Texan Day.

Students bring Soul Night alive to celebrate Black History Month

Hundreds of Owls gathered in Grand Hall at Rice’s Memorial Center to celebrate Soul Night, an event organized by the university’s Black Student Association that showcased an original jukebox musical to celebrate the Black Rice experience and Black-American musical excellence.

Rice students celebrate culture through food at event with consul general of Japan

Rice lecturer in Japanese Naoko Ozaki set up a rare opportunity for Lovett College students to learn the Japanese culture by inviting two distinguished guests: Consul General Zentaro Naganuma of Japan and chef Shinji Takahashi. The event was made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Lovett College, which played a central role in bringing together the chef, consul general, residents of the college and Ozaki’s fourth-year Japanese language class for a day filled with the rich food and culture.