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Rice, Texas Southern host national Youth Leadership Summit

Rice joined forces with Texas Southern University to host the National Urban League’s Youth Leadership Summit .

President DesRoches names Tommy McClelland as new director of athletics at Rice

President Reginald DesRoches announced to the Rice community July 30 that Tommy McClelland, deputy athletic director at Vanderbilt University, will join Rice as the university’s next director of athletics.

DesRoches announces Tommy McClelland as Rice's next director of athletics

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced in a message to the campus today that Tommy McClelland will be the school’s next director of athletics.

Ruth Simmons to deliver 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities

Rice President’s Distinguished Fellow Ruth Simmons will deliver the 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities announced July 26.

President DesRoches names Stephen Bayer VP for development and alumni relations

Rice President Reginald DesRoches has announced Stephen Bayer as Rice’s next vice president for development and alumni relations.

Stephen Bayer named VP for development and alumni relations at Rice

Stephen Bayer, a seasoned fundraiser with over 22 years of leadership experience in higher education, has been named vice president for development and alumni relations at Rice University, effective Sept. 26.

Rice announces commitment to advance interdisciplinary research at new and existing research institutes

Rice has announced an initial commitment to fund groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research at five new and existing institutes across campus.

Rice leaders featured in French news

Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Vice President for Research Ramamoorthy Ramesh have been featured in multiple French news articles after visiting the Rice Global Paris Center this summer.

Ruth Simmons joins 'CBS Mornings' to discuss affirmative action ruling

Ruth Simmons, President’s Distinguished Fellow at Rice, joined “CBS Mornings” on Friday, June 30, to discuss the impact the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action will have and how schools can continue to work towards diverse student bodies.

Rice remains committed to diverse student body despite Supreme Court ruling

Like many other colleges and universities, Rice has closely followed the affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court and begun to prepare for various outcomes.

President gives first-year update, discusses upcoming academic year

As we approach the one-year mark of my presidency, I want to share a summary and update on important developments that have taken place over the past 12 months and speak to my plans for the coming academic year.

Rice Public Affairs honored with pair of Telly Awards

Rice’s Office of Public Affairs is a double winner in the 44th annual Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television.

Rice University welcomes three new trustees

Rice University has announced the addition of three new Board of Trustees members — Josh Earnest, Jennifer Kneale and Vinay Pai — who will serve four-year terms beginning July 1.

Rice Global Paris Center holds first Rice-Europe summer workshop

The Rice Global Paris Center began its first Rice-Europe summer workshop on May 22, with Rice President Reginald DesRoches giving opening remarks at the event.

Rice announces new residential colleges, enhanced campus housing

Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Vice President for Finance and Administration Kelly Fox shared a message with the university community in a May 19 email.