President DesRoches inauguration book makes online debut
August 14, 2023
A new book detailing President Reginald DesRoches inauguration and early days at the helm of the university is available for viewing online.
NSF director raves about Rice’s future in inauguration keynote address
October 24, 2022
The head of the National Science Foundation sees an “amazing” future for Rice University under the leadership of newly inaugurated President Reginald DesRoches. NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan offered that optimistic outlook for the university during a visit to campus that included a keynote address celebrating the new president’s investiture.
October 24, 2022
As part of the multiday inauguration celebration in his honor, Rice President Reginald DesRoches invited both undergraduate and graduate students to mark the occasion at a pair of receptions Oct. 21.
‘No one more deserving or more prepared’: DesRoches celebrated at inaugural gala
October 24, 2022
After days of campuswide fêtes and the formal investiture of Reginald DesRoches Oct. 22, Rice’s eighth president and his family were honored at a glittering inaugural gala, where DesRoches was touted for his leadership, compassion and grand vision for the university’s future.
October 24, 2022
Pomp and circumstance is a key component of any presidential inauguration, and music is no small part of that.
Black alumni celebrate new president
October 24, 2022
Before transitioning to Saturday’s investiture activities, President Reginald DesRoches and his wife, University Associate Paula DesRoches, spent a fun Friday evening with family and friends at a celebration hosted by the Rice University Board of Trustees and the Association of Rice University Black Alumni (ARUBA).
Rice President Reginald DesRoches inaugurated in historic investiture
October 22, 2022
Rice University celebrated the latest chapter in its storied history Oct. 22 as Reginald DesRoches was formally inaugurated as the school’s eighth president in its 110-year history during an historic, sun-kissed investiture ceremony.
Drone show lights up President DesRoches' inauguration weekend
October 21, 2022
The three-day hurrah to inaugurate Rice University’s eighth president, Reginald DesRoches, continued with a light and sound celebration at the academic quadrangle.
October 21, 2022
On the sunny fall morning of Oct. 21, Rice President Reginald DesRoches was formally summoned to his inauguration as the university’s eighth president. It was an occasion calling for more pomp and circumstance than could be packed into a simple email, phone call or text message.
Inauguration kicks off with food and fun
October 21, 2022
Oct. 20, the first day of inauguration ceremonies for Rice President Reginald DesRoches, university faculty and staff were invited to come together in celebration of the occasion.