Staff

Watch: Rice bids adieu to Hannes Hofer, who has spent 40-plus years on campus

Rice extends a heartfelt thank you to Hannes Hofer, who is retiring from the institution after more than 40 years of service to the community.

Staff Spotlight: Katrena Friedman

Staff Spotlight: Katrena Friedman

RUPD holiday toy drive benefits 14 families

Rice’s Police Department partnered with the Children’s Assessment Center to sponsor 14 families for its 12th annual Blue Santa Toy Drive. All donated items were wrapped and hand-delivered during the holiday season.

Rice remembers lifelong lecturer and education advocate Jerlyn Mardis

Jerlyn Leigh Mardis ’71 ’82, an alumna and longtime Rice lecturer, passed away recently at the age of 74.

Rice vice president for IT to take on new role

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Paul Padley will transition into an advisory role on July 1, 2025.

Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception at Rice celebrates culture, community

Rice hosted the Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception Dec. 16 at Cohen House. The soiree was attended by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the advisory board members as well as several notable Houstonians.

Let’s rodeo, Owls! Tickets for Rice Night at the Rodeo on sale now through Jan. 14

Rice students, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to participate in Rice Night at the Rodeo Tuesday, March 11.

Rice recognized as an ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting 

Rice has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The honor recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.

Getting in the holiday spirit: DesRoches family hosts staff for Christmas celebration

The holiday season is fully underway at Rice as President Reginald DesRoches and his wife Paula Gilmer DesRoches hosted the annual staff holiday celebration on campus Dec. 13.

‘Never been stronger’: State of the University address showcases Rice’s success, growth

Rice President Reginald DesRoches delivered his State of the University address Dec. 11 at the Moody Center for the Arts, highlighting points of pride from the past year and providing a look to the future. 

Staff Spotlight: Diane O’Brien

Staff Spotlight: Diane O’Brien

New Rice graduates ‘shoot for the stars’ as over 500 degrees are conferred at December commencement

The newest parliament of Owl graduates celebrated a major step in their educational journey during Rice’s December 2024 commencement ceremony, held in Tudor Fieldhouse today. More than 500 degrees were conferred this semester.

Holiday toy drive aims to bring good cheer

’Tis the season of giving, and Rice’s Police Department is hosting its 12th annual Blue Santa Toy Drive in partnership with the Children’s Assessment Center to sponsor 15 families. 

Rice mourns loss of campus leader Kelly Quin

Staff member and beloved employee Kelly Quin passed away Nov. 30. She worked at Rice University for more than 30 years, most recently serving as assistant vice president for campaign and constituent strategy.

Staff Spotlight: Luis Leyva

Staff Spotlight: Luis Leyva