Journey Towards Justice: Rice students walk the path of civil rights history
A cohort of Rice University undergraduates boarded a bus bound for Alabama — not for vacation, but for a deeper understanding of America’s legacy of racial justice.
‘Determined to find a solution’: Rice students create wellness app
A team of students from Rice is developing a mobile app to “make happiness a daily habit.” Named Sprout Wellness, the technology’s goal is to provide users with positive psychology-based activity plans to foster social connection, improve well-being and decrease depressive symptoms. It is available for download from the Apple App Store and will soon be available on GooglePlay.
Ross Rankin Moody Opportunity Fund bolsters Rice student opportunities
The Ross Rankin Moody Opportunity Fund distributed $9,500 among 13 students to support their travel opportunities. Most of the funds were allocated to Rice in Country programs, while others were used for internships, research programs or international competitions.
New Art / New Music connects students and audiences at the Moody
This go-round, student composers responded to “Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice,” filling the galleries with sound and giving audiences a different way to experience both the music and the art.
Rice's Owl Edge Externship Program offers students a unique opportunity to explore various career paths through hands-on, short-term learning experiences.
British alt-rock band bôa to headline Moody X-Fest
Rice will welcome bôa as the headline music act at the third annual Moody X-Fest April 25 at Founder’s Court. The signature, rain-or-shine event celebrates the Moody Experience and will include free food, swag and games.
Moody Fellow explores writing as a therapeutic tool for others
Maya Harpavat’s love of writing began when she was 6 years old, sitting at the kitchen table with her father.
Immersion and growth: How the Rice in Country program transforms student lives
Walking through the streets of Mérida, Mexico, in the early morning light, Sammi Frey made her way to the local gym.
The Moody Global Fellows program funded 20 Rice students and student leaders for a two-week study abroad program in San Jose, Costa Rica, in partnership with the University of Costa Rica and the Latin American University of Science and Technology. The trip was coordinated by Rice’s Center for Civic Leadership.
Incoming Rice Owls experience Houston and service-learning through Moody Civic Immersion program
Several dozen incoming Owls traveled to Houston to immerse themselves in the city and the social justice issues local advocates are striving to address through the Ross Rankin Moody Civic Immersion program, one of the flagships of the university’s Center for Civic Leadership.
Rice students explore ‘new perspective on problem-solving’ in Paris summer program
A group of Rice students experienced firsthand how travel can enhance education during a two-week trip to Paris as part of the international Summer Experience in Engineering Design program, or iSEED.
Exploring Paris beyond the classroom: Rice student’s unique summer abroad
Juan-Pablo Cajiga-Pena, a junior at Rice, is making the most of his summer by diving into the cultural depths of Paris.
Moody Fellowship helps Rice rising senior investigate Colombian hydroelectric project
Sarah Davidson, a rising senior at Rice, is making strides in the fields of history and anthropology through her research on Hidroituango, Colombia’s largest hydroelectric dam.
Moody Fellow reflects on research opportunities at Rice as she approaches graduation
Graduating May 4 with a double major in history and transnational Asian studies, senior Rijuta Vallishayee’s experience at Rice University has been marked by scholarly excellence and a fervent commitment to independent research.
The Rice School of Social Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the Public Service Practicum, which will start during the fall 2024 semester as part of the Frances Anne Moody-Dahlberg Gateway Program. The course will be co-taught by Rice alums Annise Parker and Ed Emmett.