Faculty

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 discuss Jimmy Carter’s life, legacy and connection to university

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.

50 years of innovation: Shepherd School premieres first anniversary commission

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music marked the beginning of its 50th anniversary celebrations with the Oct. 16 world premiere of “Birds Are Real; Ambushed From Ten Directions.”

‘Never been stronger’: State of the University address showcases Rice’s success, growth

Rice President Reginald DesRoches delivered his State of the University address Dec. 11 at the Moody Center for the Arts, highlighting points of pride from the past year and providing a look to the future. 

New Rice graduates ‘shoot for the stars’ as over 500 degrees are conferred at December commencement

The newest parliament of Owl graduates celebrated a major step in their educational journey during Rice’s December 2024 commencement ceremony, held in Tudor Fieldhouse today. More than 500 degrees were conferred this semester.

Pan Fang named among top 50 undergraduate business professors by Poets&Quants

Tommy Pan Fang, assistant professor of strategic management at Rice, has been named to Poets&Quants’ list of 50 Best Undergraduate Professors. Pan Fang was chosen from among 1,000 nominations, and at age 30, he is one of the youngest professors on the list, which represents 43 schools, including five international institutions.

Shepherd School of Music faculty and alumni garner multiple Chamber Music America Awards

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music is celebrating an exceptional showing at the Chamber Music America Awards as its faculty and alumni received three of the organization’s top honors.

Holiday toy drive aims to bring good cheer

’Tis the season of giving, and Rice’s Police Department is hosting its 12th annual Blue Santa Toy Drive in partnership with the Children’s Assessment Center to sponsor 15 families.