Rice University’s Global RICE Empowers Academics and Training (GREAT) Project continues to bridge cultures and foster inclusive learning experiences.
Unconventional Students at Rice: Mohamed Abead is welcomed to Texas from Egypt
Mohamed Abead is a senior at Rice studying computer science. Originally from Cairo, Egypt, Abead came to Rice because he felt it had the perfect balance of computer science education and social opportunities in the residential college system.
Rice international students take young adults with special needs on GREAT tour of Japan
Rice University’s international students, hailing from diverse corners of the globe, recently took on the role of guides and teachers, bringing a taste of Japan to a special group of Houstonians within the walls of Herring Hall.
Rice wins award for expanding international education
The Institute for International Education has honored Rice University with one of its 2023 IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education. Awarded in the category of “Widening Access for International Education,” Rice received the honor for the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)-sponsored Global Rice Empowers Academics and Training (GREAT) Project.
Landscape architect to host informational event on Academic Quad redesign
As part of the next phase of the redesign of Rice’s Academic Quadrangle, President Reginald DesRoches and Nelson Byrd Woltz (NBW), the landscape architect design team leading the project, are inviting students to attend an informational event in the quad March 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Brasil@Rice program celebrates a decade of international connections
In the fall of 2022, Arlei Silva, assistant professor of computer science, was thrilled to have been named a recipient of one of the prestigious “100,000 Strong In The Americas” research grants , awarded to projects that involve collaboration between universities in the United States and those in Central and South America.
Rice U. hosts international women’s STEM research program
Rice University is host to a women’s leadership and STEM research program that welcomes students from Japan and Taiwan for an immersive five-week internship.
Rice community rallies to aid Turkey, Syria after catastrophic earthquake
Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake Feb. 6 that has caused over 30,000 deaths and widespread destruction in Turkey and neighboring Syria, Rice University’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is embracing its mission to foster international connections by coordinating an effort with student groups including the Turkish Student Association to raise funds and gather crucial supplies for those affected by the natural disaster.
Rice grad students bring Latin America to special needs community
In the most recent class in the Global Rice Empowers Academics and Training (GREAT) Project Feb. 11, local young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities were treated to a fun-filled afternoon where international graduate students and Rice staff with the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) hosted a “Walk Through Latin America.”
After a joyful O-Week 2022, student and staff leaders reflect on another rousing orientation
Rice O-Week 2022 wrapped up on a hot August Saturday after seven straight days of academic advising, introductions to all things Rice and more than a little fun along the way.
Rice to open international campus in Paris
Rice University will expand global education and research opportunities for its students and faculty with the opening of the Rice University Paris Center, which holds its ceremonial launch this week.
Dogtrot destined to help solve housing issues
Rice Architecture Construct shows off its Auxiliary ADU, an energy-efficient accessory dwelling unit in Houston’s First Ward.
Brazilian science minister Pontes returns to Rice
Brasil@Rice hosted Marcos Pontes March 10 as part of his trip to Houston.
A GREAT arts walk across campus
“It is amazing to see how Rice graduate international students give back to our local community”
International students gather for festive Winter Events
The Office of International Students and Scholars planned weeks’ worth of festivities