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.
Multicultural Community Relations hosts Texas Diversity Council Summer Youth Program
More than 80 high school students from the Greater Houston area attended the 13th annual Texas Diversity Council Summer Youth Program at Rice, hosted by Multicultural Community Relations in the Office of Public Affairs.
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 At Large now available online
Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice University’s outreach programs, is now available online.
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher visits Rice
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas) visited the Rice Welcome Center April 5 for a lunchtime conversation with members of the university community.
Thrane retiring after 16 years as VP for Public Affairs
President Reginald DesRoches delivered the news in an email to the Rice community Dec. 22.
Congressman Crenshaw visits campus
Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas visited Rice University Oct. 6 to speak with the campus community about the latest happenings in Washington, D.C., and answer questions.
Rice Magazine takes top prize in international competition
Rice Magazine has been judged a Grand Gold winner in the international Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards for the team’s work during the unconventional year of 2020.
Thank You Rice campaign posts words of gratitude, encouragement for all to see
'Tis the season for giving thanks.
