Rice appoints Susan Christian to lead new campus events unit, establish conference services division
Rice has named seasoned special events executive Susan Christian as the first senior director of campus and community engagement and conference services.
Practical civics: Members of Rice community discuss how to get involved in government locally
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.
Rice At Large winter issue now available online
Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice’s outreach programs, is now available online.
Rice community celebrates democracy on Election Day with voting and campus activities
Members of the Rice University community enjoyed the first Election Day block party held Nov. 5 in the Academic Quad.
Rice is gearing up for Election Day on campus Nov. 5.
Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad
Rice unveiled its newly reimagined Academic Quadrangle during a historic reopening and ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 12.
Rice names industry expert Melanie Schramm associate vice president for marketing and brand strategy
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 spring issue now available online
Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice University’s outreach programs, is now available online.
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.
Rice Office of Public Affairs expands government relations, media relations teams
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 joins Rice as executive director of news and media relations
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.
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.
Offices of Admission and Public Affairs partner for campus receptions
The offices of Admission and Public Affairs will host the Campus Partner Open House and Current Student Study Break in two locations Sept. 7.
Melinda Spaulding Chevalier named VP for public affairs at Rice
Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, an Emmy Award-winning communicator, brand strategist, crisis management expert and community affairs leader, has been named Rice University’s next vice president for public affairs.
DesRoches announces Melinda Spaulding Chevalier as VP for public affairs at Rice
Rice President Reginald DesRoches announced Melinda Spaulding Chevalier as the next vice president for public affairs at Rice University Aug. 2, 2023.
