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Rice, Houston Methodist showcase new Center for Human Performance at kickoff event

Rice and Houston Methodist unveiled the Houston Methodist-Rice University Center for Human Performance during a kickoff event Oct. 10.

Rice announces final report from university’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice

The Rice University Board of Trustees and Rice President Reginald DesRoches announced the release of the final report from the university’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice in a message to the university community Oct. 6.

Feds fund $45M Rice-led research that could slash US cancer deaths by 50%

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has awarded a Rice-led team $45 million to rapidly develop an implant with sense-and-respond technology that could slash U.S. cancer-related deaths by more than 50%.

Rice creates $1M scholarship in honor of Ruth Simmons

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.

Rice creates $1M scholarship in honor of Ruth Simmons

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced the creation of a $1 million scholarship named after Ruth Simmons, a President’s Distinguished Fellow and higher education trailblazer. 

Rice's Ruth Simmons and Douglas Brinkley appear at Texas Tribune Festival

Ruth Simmons, the President’s Distinguished Fellow at Rice, and Douglas Brinkley , presidential historian and professor of history in the School of Humanities, participated in the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival, held Sept. 21-23 in Austin.

Rice trustee Terrence Gee and family donate $1M to university

Rice University trustee Terrence Gee and family have donated $1 million to the university to help establish the Dr. Anthony B. Pinn Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Center for African and African American Studies.

Rice lands at No. 17 in latest US News rankings

Rice ranked 17th among the nation’s top universities in the latest edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” guidebook.

New Rice leadership members greeted during reception

More than 100 members of the Rice community gathered at Brockman Hall for Opera Sept. 15 to welcome a slate of the university’s newest leadership team members: Stephen Bayer, vice president for development and alumni relations; Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, vice president for public affairs; and Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics.

President DesRoches holds first staff lunch

President DesRoches holds first staff lunch

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher visits Rice to discuss climate change and geothermal energy

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas) visited the Rice campus Aug. 29. During the visit, she caught up with the university’s leadership team, including Rice President Reginald DesRoches, Rice Provost Amy Dittmar and Vice President of Public Affairs Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, before she met with Rice faculty to discuss climate change, geothermal energy and the university’s research in these areas.

Houston Methodist launched its tech hub at the Ion

Houston Methodist launched its tech hub at the Ion on Aug. 28, becoming the first health care institution to join the innovation district. Rice President Reginald DesRoches offered remarks and spoke of the importance of fostering corporate and community collaborations.

President urges Rice community to 'take care of yourself'

While university life promises adventure, growth and new connections, the rigor of academia can sometimes become intimidating and even overwhelming. That’s why fostering our mental, physical and emotional well-being is paramount for our sustained success.

Graduate Owls enjoy barbecue with president

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches welcomed new graduate students with a tasty barbecue meal Aug. 15.

Rice introduces Tommy McClelland as director of athletics

Rice University formally introduced Tommy McClelland as the school’s new vice president and director of athletics during a morning press conference Aug. 15.