Glasscock School

‘You build futures’: Glasscock School celebrates standout educators, successes of School Literacy and Culture program

The Rice community gathered May 16 to honor a year of accomplishments in the School Literacy and Culture program, part of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

Program in collaboration with area colleges empowers next generation of sustainability data scholars

This spring, 75 students from Lone Star College, San Jacinto Community College and Houston Community College met with Rice faculty, staff and graduate students five times over three months to explore how data science can be used to solve real-world sustainability challenges.

Rice Education celebrates graduates of master’s, certification programs

Rice Education, part of Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, hosted a reception May 10 at the Anderson-Clarke Center to honor graduates of its Master of Arts in teaching program and of its Teacher Certification and Principal Certification programs.

ENRICH Office’s Health Innovations Symposium showcases Rice-TMC biomedical collaboration ecosystem

Rice’s ENRICH Office hosted a two-day symposium April 24-25 at Helix Park highlighting the encompassing range of biomedical research at the university and the network of collaborations with institutions across the Texas Medical Center.

Owl-standing achievements: Rice celebrates more than 750 graduates at advanced degree commencement ceremony

More than 750 freshly minted advanced degree graduates took their well-earned strolls across the stage at Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse May 10.

Graduate Student Spotlight: Nma Ejiawoko ’25

As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of soon-to-be graduates.

OWL Lab helping young learners across Houston find their voice

In a classroom filled with the sounds of singing, storytelling and lively conversation, young children at Rice University’s Oral and Written Language (OWL) Lab are doing more than just learning — they are discovering the power of their own voices.

Over 260 participants attend Glasscock School’s Best Boards Conference

More than 260 nonprofit leaders, board members and community stakeholders gathered at Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies March 27 for the 24th annual Best Boards Conference, hosted by the school’s Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership.

Rice’s Glasscock School to host Best Boards Conference; Houston Endowment CEO Ann B. Stern is keynote

The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is set to host the 24th annual Best Boards Conference, bringing together nonprofit leaders, board members and community stakeholders to explore governance strategies and impactful leadership.

Glasscock School of Continuing Studies launches teaching minor

Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is now offering a minor in teaching, marking the school’s first undergraduate credential.

Rice Continuing Studies prepares Houston teachers, students for success

The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is building relationships and connections in the greater Houston area that are resulting in novel learning opportunities for both students and teachers.

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.