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2 ‘influential women’ of Rice recognized by Houston Woman Magazine

April 1, 2025

Houston Woman Magazine recently recognized numerous women representing business, philanthropy and academia as part of its annual Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women, and Rice is home to two of those remarkable women.

Rice Blue in Bloom

Spring blooms brightly at Rice

March 31, 2025

To celebrate Rice's azaleas’ eye-catching beauty in full bloom, the university’s Office of Public Affairs hosted Rice Blue in Bloom March 26 outside Cohen House.

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Rejoicing during Women’s History Month: A conversation with 35-year Rice employee Jan West

March 27, 2025

Rice celebrates Women's History Month by spotlighting Jan West, who has worked for the university for more than three decades.

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Rice partners with Texas House during SXSW

March 12, 2025

Rice served as the educational partner for the inaugural Texas House during the annual South by Southwest conference in Austin.

Susan Christian

Rice appoints Susan Christian to lead new campus events unit, establish conference services division

February 20, 2025

Rice has named seasoned special events executive Susan Christian as the first senior director of campus and community engagement and conference services.

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Practical civics: Members of Rice community discuss how to get involved in government locally

February 19, 2025

Members of Rice’s Office of Public Affairs hosted a panel discussion about the “practical civics” of how people can interact with local, state and federal government Feb. 13 at Fondren Library’s Kyle Morrow Room. The panelists explained the nuts and bolts of how individuals might navigate civics in impactful ways.

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Rice At Large winter issue now available online

January 10, 2025

Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice’s outreach programs, is now available online.

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Rice community celebrates democracy on Election Day with voting and campus activities

November 6, 2024

Members of the Rice University community enjoyed the first Election Day block party held Nov. 5 in the Academic Quad.

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Celebrating democracy: Rice Election Day activities to feature on-campus polling, civic celebration and watch party

November 4, 2024

Rice is gearing up for Election Day on campus Nov. 5.

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Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad

September 12, 2024

Rice unveiled its newly reimagined Academic Quadrangle during a historic reopening and ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 12.

Melanie Schramm, associate vice president for marketing and brand strategy

Rice names industry expert Melanie Schramm associate vice president for marketing and brand strategy

July 22, 2024

Rice is elevating its global reputation and perception-building efforts by hiring Melanie Schramm in the recently created position of associate vice president for marketing and brand strategy.

Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice University’s outreach programs, is now available online.

Rice At Large spring issue now available online

May 16, 2024

Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice University’s outreach programs, is now available online.

Rice President Reginald DesRoches recently 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.

Rice President DesRoches joins men’s health discussion on TEDx Talk

May 9, 2024

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.

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Rice Office of Public Affairs expands government relations, media relations teams

February 22, 2024

The Rice University Office of Public Affairs is proud to announce the addition of two new hires and a promotion, enhancing the university’s capacity to engage with government, media and stakeholders across campus and beyond.

Chris Stipes

Chris Stipes joins Rice as executive director of news and media relations

December 18, 2023

Chris Stipes, a public relations leader and Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, has been appointed executive director of news and media relations in Rice University’s Office of Public Affairs.

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