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2024 Rice wrap: A look back on a year of ‘transformative growth’

Rice concluded the year on a high note, celebrating a year of transformative growth, achievements and community spirit.

Broadening access and building dynamic urban communities: Glasscock School unveils new strategic plan

Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has unveiled its new strategic plan, looking to broaden access while advancing the social, educational and economic vitality of dynamic urban communities in Houston and beyond.

Center for Community Learning and Engagement celebrates 50 years of serving adult learners from 18 to 104 years

Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Community Learning and Engagement offerings and its new designation as a center.

Rice alum Camila Vinson selected as Knowles Teaching Fellow

Rice alumna Camila Vinson ’22 ’23 has been accepted into the Knowles Teacher Initiative Teaching Fellowship, a five-year program that supports early career high school teachers in their efforts to develop expertise and lead from the classroom.

Rice college preparedness workshop looks to ‘break down the barriers for students to enter college’

Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies welcomed 75 students from Eastwood Academy to campus for its annual college preparedness workshop entitled Navigating the Pathway to College Admission last month.

Rice reappoints key academic leaders Gorman, Matsuda, Higgs and Bruce

Rice University has announced the reappointments of Bridget Gorman as dean of undergraduates and Seiichi Matsuda as dean of graduate and postdoctoral studies, both for five-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.

‘Where ideas meet action’: Houston lawmakers convene at Rice to discuss education, legislative session issues

A panel of Houston-area lawmakers sparked a lively and relevant conversation about the upcoming state legislative session, education and more during a panel discussion hosted by The Texas Tribune at the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies Oct. 2.

Rice Creative Writing Camp inspires new generation of wordsmiths to ‘find their voice’

Rice hosted students in grades 6-12 for the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies’ annual Creative Writing Camp this summer, providing young learners with opportunities to sharpen their writing skills.

‘Learning simply for the love of it’: Registration opens for Rice’s continuing studies courses

Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has released its course guide for fall 2024.

‘It renews your spirit as an educator’: Rice’s Glasscock School holds 30th annual AP Summer Institute

The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University is in the midst of its 30th year of equipping Advanced Placement teachers around the country with the tools and skills they need to effectively teach the students in their classrooms through the AP Summer Institute (APSI).

Rice’s Glasscock School, SLB partner to bring scholarship opportunities to veteran and military spouses

A partnership between Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies and SLB has been providing scholarship funding for military spouses, veterans and active duty military personnel to train for careers in human resources since 2020.

RUPD youth academy builds positive relationship between law enforcement, young people

The Rice University Police Department welcomed local high school students to campus this month to experience what it’s like to work in law enforcement during the third annual Law Enforcement Youth Academy program June 10-14.

‘Helping children, families and communities thrive’: Glasscock School celebrates popular education outreach program

Family, friends, fellow educators and funders came together to celebrate this year’s achievements in the School Literacy and Culture program May 15.

Rice honors achievements of over 700 advanced degree recipients

More than 700 of Rice University’s advanced degree recipients crossed the stage to thunderous applause and cheers from family, friends, faculty and staff during an afternoon graduation ceremony May 4 in Tudor Fieldhouse.

Glasscock School ‘demystifies’ college application process for high school students

Nearly 100 local high school juniors and seniors attended a two-day workshop entitled Navigating the Pathway to College Admission, hosted by Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies’ Center for Education April 29-30.