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Admitted students flock to campus as Owl Days return

Hundreds of admitted students and their families flocked to Rice campus April 8 and 11 for the first in-person Owl Days since 2019.

Raymond Brochstein ’56, Brochstein Pavilion namesake and trustee emeritus, dies at 89

Raymond Brochstein ’56, the philanthropist, millwork magnate and architect for whom Rice’s Raymond and Susan Brochstein Pavilion was named, died March 25 at his home in Houston. He was 89.

Andrew Yang talks running for White House, shortcomings of the two-party system and more

Former presidential and New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang took the stage as the featured speaker in the Rice University’s President’s Lecture Series March 28, talking about his experience running for the highest office in the land and how he hopes to fix American democracy.

Leebron shares message of support for Ukrainians

Rice President David Leebron tweeted a personal message of support for Ukrainians around the world over the weekend in response to the invasion of their home country by Russian forces. 

Bringing Brazil to the Bayou City

Rice welcomed large delegation from the Fulbright Commission in Brazil for week of workshops, tours

Rice announces plans to be carbon neutral by 2030

Rice President David Leebron and Provost Reginald DesRoches outlined the efforts in a message to the university community Feb. 11.

Rice Founder’s Memorial statue to be relocated in Academic Quad

Rice University’s Academic Quadrangle will undergo a major redesign that will include moving the Founder’s Memorial statue of William Marsh Rice to a new location within the quadrangle.

Rice joins Houston in celebrating legacy of MLK 

President Leebron and Provost DesRoches rode in the 44th Annual Original MLK Day Parade Jan. 17

Rice general counsel Richard Zansitis steps down after over two decades of service

Outgoing Rice Vice President and General Counsel Richard Zansitis joined a gathering of friends and colleagues for a lively celebration honoring his nearly 21 years of service to the university.

Leebron receives diversity award

President David Leebron was honored with the 2021 Diversity Champion Award from the Association of Chinese American Professionals.

Let there be light

To herald the second night of Hanukkah, Rice students and community members gathered Nov. 29 in the Graduate Commons courtyard by Valhalla for an evening of fellowship, song and tasty treats at the 2021 menorah-lighting ceremony.

Menorah ceremony brings Hanukkah lights to campus Nov. 29

President Leebron will once again light the menorah to celebrate the festival

Line dancing at Leebron's

Double-welcome back barbecue bash held at President Leebron’s house to greet the classes of 2024 and 2025

Rice names Reginald DesRoches as next president

Reginald DesRoches, who is now serving as the university’s provost, has been named as the next president of Rice University.

Rice University trustees to announce new president

Rice’s Board of Trustees has selected the institution’s next president, who will be introduced at an event on campus Thursday afternoon.