Hard without hardship: Rice CTE’s Symposium on Teaching and Learning examines building student trust
Rice’s 12th annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) addressed student trust and how teachers can most effectively build it in their classrooms.
Rice experts available to speak about proposed economic, immigration and foreign policy plans of incoming president.
Caitlin Lindsay honored by Rice Board of Trustees
The Rice Board of Trustees recently recognized Caitlin Lindsay for her unwavering service to the institution and its constituents. She currently serves as the student center director of operations. In addition, she is a Critical Dialogues on Diversity lecturer, a resident associate at Jones College, a member of Staff Council, board treasurer for Valhalla and Willy’s Pub and the situation unit leader of the incident management team. Lindsay sits on various campus committees including the expense reporting improvements design committee and events steering committee.
Rice At Large winter issue now available online
Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice’s outreach programs, is now available online.
Rice’s Mark Jones available to discuss Texas House speaker race
As members of the Texas House of Representatives prepare to vote for their next leader, Rice political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what can be expected.
Rice remembers Peter Mieszkowski, path-breaking professor emeritus of economics
Peter Mieszkowski, professor emeritus of economics and the former Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Professor of Economics and Finance at Rice, passed away Dec. 25, 2024.
Watch: Rice bids adieu to Hannes Hofer, who has spent 40-plus years on campus
Rice extends a heartfelt thank you to Hannes Hofer, who is retiring from the institution after more than 40 years of service to the community.
RUPD holiday toy drive benefits 14 families
Rice’s Police Department partnered with the Children’s Assessment Center to sponsor 14 families for its 12th annual Blue Santa Toy Drive. All donated items were wrapped and hand-delivered during the holiday season.
Richard Lavenda’s ‘Upon Further Reflection’ set for Jan. 16 premiere
On Jan. 16, Rice’s Richard Lavenda will debut “Upon Further Reflection,” the second of seven commissioned works celebrating the Shepherd School of Music’s 50th anniversary.
Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.
Rice remembers lifelong lecturer and education advocate Jerlyn Mardis
Jerlyn Leigh Mardis ’71 ’82, an alumna and longtime Rice lecturer, passed away recently at the age of 74.
Rice vice president for IT to take on new role
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Paul Padley will transition into an advisory role on July 1, 2025.
Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception at Rice celebrates culture, community
Rice hosted the Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception Dec. 16 at Cohen House. The soiree was attended by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the advisory board members as well as several notable Houstonians.
Let’s rodeo, Owls! Tickets for Rice Night at the Rodeo on sale now through Jan. 14
Rice students, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to participate in Rice Night at the Rodeo Tuesday, March 11.
Rice recognized as an ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Rice has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The honor recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.
