President welcomes students back to campus
Welcome back to campus! I hope everyone had a great summer and you are all ready to hit the ground running this semester, strive for excellence in all you do and inspire others to do the same.
‘Embarking on unprecedented growth’: Rice president, provost welcome new faculty
“As we’re embarking on unprecedented growth of the faculty, you’ve joined Rice at a truly exciting time,” said President Reginald DesRoches during his welcome to the 88 new members of Rice University’s faculty.
‘The start of a new chapter’: Rice Class of 2028 greeted with open arms at move-in day
Rice greeted the incoming Class of 2028 for the first time during an eventful, emotional and celebratory O-Week move-in day Aug. 18.
‘Culture of care’: Rice recovering after Hurricane Beryl
Before, during and after Hurricane Beryl blew through Houston July 8, several Rice University departments went above and beyond to keep students, faculty and staff safe, fed and housed.
Rice launches Wellness Wednesdays with tai chi session
Rice University’s President’s Office, the Rice Recreation Employee Well-Being Team and campus leadership kicked off the inaugural Wellness Wednesdays this week. The initiative is dedicated to faculty and staff well-being and focuses on a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, featuring many opportunities for employees to participate with university leaders in different ways.
Panel discussion probes impact of Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
Researchers and higher education leaders participated in a June 18 panel discussion at Rice titled “In the Wake of Affirmative Action.”
A number of Rice graduate programs are rated among the nation’s best in the latest edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.
President’s Office and Rice Employee Well-Being introduces Wellness Wednesdays
Are you interested in finding ways to maintain your physical, mental and emotional balance? The President’s Office and the Rice Recreation Employee Well-Being Team are here to help and are introducing Wellness Wednesdays, a campuswide wellness initiative.
Rice’s Jamie Padgett wins Charles Martin Duke Lifeline Earthquake Engineering Award
Rice’s Jamie Padgett has been awarded the 2024 Charles Martin Duke Lifeline Earthquake Engineering Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Rice President DesRoches joins men’s health discussion on TEDx Talk
Rice President Reginald DesRoches participated in a TEDx Talk where he joined community leaders in a discussion on men’s health and the challenges of leading during a health crisis.
Celebrating excellence: Association of Rice Alumni honors Laureates Award recipients
More than 300 alumni and members of the Rice community honored a number of highly distinguished individuals who have gone above and beyond the call in their professional fields, volunteer efforts and support of the university at the Association of Rice Alumni Laureates Celebration.
‘Self-care is self-preservation’: Rice gets moving during Stride Out Stress
Rice University President Reginald DesRoches and Paula Gilmer DesRoches met a group of Owls at the Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center April 26 for Stride Out Stress, a way to get the campus community involved in and receive the health benefits associated with physical activity during National Stress Awareness Month.
Selman joins Rice Board of Trustees, Kraft reelected
Rice University has announced the appointment of Cathryn Selman ’78 and the reelection of Patti Kraft ’87 to its board of trustees. Both distinguished alumnae will serve four-year terms starting July 1.
Rice honors staff during 2024 appreciation gathering
President Reginald DesRoches welcomed hundreds of Rice University staff members to a morning breakfast and recognition ceremony April 18 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Themed “Because of You,” the gathering highlighted the university’s successes and growth during the previous year and a glimpse into what the future holds for Rice.
Rice to celebrate staff achievements April 18
Rice University will host its annual appreciation event to celebrate staff accomplishments at 9 a.m. April 18 at Tudor Fieldhouse. The gathering will include remarks by President Reginald DesRoches, acknowledgment of service anniversaries from five to 50 years in five-year increments and special recognition of notable employees.