President DesRoches delivers State of the University address
December 12, 2023
Rice University President Reginald DesRoches delivered a State of the University address Nov. 29 which highlighted points of pride from the past year and provided a look toward the future. The overall address spoke to the university’s successes and its expanding impact.
President DesRoches statement on antisemitism
December 12, 2023
Given this past week’s national developments and debates regarding antisemitism on university campuses, I would like to provide clarity on Rice University’s position.
Jingle bells and barbecue
December 4, 2023
A little rain didn’t stop the Rice faculty and staff from enjoying a barbecue lunch with President Reginald DesRoches and University Associate Paula DesRoches Dec. 1.
DesRoches stresses importance of Rice’s relationship with Houston at State of Education event
December 4, 2023
Rice University President Reggie DesRoches spoke at the fifth annual State of Education event hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) Nov. 30. DesRoches presented Rice’s accomplishments for the year and had a fireside chat with GHP President and CEO Bob Harvey that focused on how research and educational initiatives translate to success for Houston.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby talks innovation, sustainability with President DesRoches
November 6, 2023
Rice University President Reginald DesRoches spoke with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Nov. 1 at The Ion as part of a new series called “Visionary Voices.” Jan Odegard, executive director at The Ion, and Managing Director of United Airlines Ventures Andrew Chang, a Rice alumnus, opened the conversation by introducing the goals of their respective companies and commending Rice for creating The Ion.
Rice creates $1M scholarship in honor of Ruth Simmons
September 25, 2023
An event intended to honor higher education trailblazer Ruth Simmons’ best-selling new memoir became a groundbreaking event of its own when Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced the creation of a $1 million scholarship in Simmons’ honor.