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Rice hosts activist roundtable as Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up, exploring community experiences and challenges

As Hispanic Heritage Month closed, Rice welcomed guests for a roundtable discussion to further explore the experiences and complexities of the Hispanic community.

‘Incredibly inspiring’: Shepherd School students learn from violin master James Ehnes

Violinist James Ehnes, one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage, recently led a master class for students at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music.

Rice student remembered for love of science, life’s simple joys

Kathryn Petree, an undergraduate student at Rice University’s McMurtry College, passed away Oct. 12 from complications due to cancer. She was a sophomore who studied natural sciences and was on a premedical track.

STaRT@Rice goes international, boosting research skills and collaboration

STaRT@Rice is recognized for cultivating exceptional researchers and fostering community.

Contemporary music takes center stage at Shepherd School’s October concerts

Two upcoming concerts at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music offer Houston audiences an opportunity to engage with the works of two modern composers while providing students the rare chance to collaborate with these musical innovators.

One year later: Chabad at Rice holds vigil for victims of Oct. 7 tragedy

One year after the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre in Israel, Chabad at Rice honored the victims with scripture, songs and stories of survival.

‘We all carry stories with us’: New Moody Project Wall installation reflects evolution of storytelling

On a series of September Saturdays, the Flex Studio at Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts buzzed with creative energy.

Rice Black student leaders mentor, build community with local high school students

Student leaders from Rice’s Black Male Association (RBMA) hosted an opening day event Sept. 14 to welcome local Black, male high schoolers and their parents to campus and introduce a new student-led mentorship program. The RBMA — built upon the principles of service, leadership and brotherhood — aims to mobilize the voices of Black men at Rice and build bridges between RBMA and Houston as well as catalyze change in the greater Houston community.

Taking STEM education further: Rice expands low-cost health care solutions workshops for local teens

More than 20 high school students participated in Rice’s Innovator Spotlight workshop, which is a continuation of a summer program where the same students looked to change the future of health care through low-cost solutions.

Running track while running a business

“It’s about empowering people and making them more comfortable while doing what they care about,” said Rice student-athlete Tyler Strothman, a Duncan College senior, about his startup Veloci. He added that his running shoe company offers a better designed shoe — one that actually fits the anatomical shape of a human’s foot.

Nuestra Herencia: A vibrant celebration of Latine Heritage Month at Rice

Rice celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 29 with a vibrant afternoon of music and dance at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall. The event, titled Nuestra Herencia — meaning "Our Heritage" — showcased lively performances from Rice Salseros, Rice Zouk, Los Buhos del Norte, the Academy of Folklore and Latin Rhythms and Mariachi Luna Llena.

Rice builds community during National Night Out

Rice celebrated National Night Out Oct. 1 in the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center courtyard. Many campus organizations like Rice Emergency Medical Services, the Wellbeing and Counseling Center and the Rice Police Department were joined by the Houston Police Department to welcome hundreds of Owls and community members for food, games and to learn about the many resources provided by the attending groups.

A family affair: Rice hosts fun, festivities and football for Families Weekend

Rice hosted Families Weekend Sept. 27-28, and over the course of the 48-hour period, parents, families and loved ones got an inside look at the unique Rice experience through engaging lectures, campus tours, a family tailgate for the Owls’ football game and much more.

Rice simplifies voter registration process before Oct. 7 deadline

Rice knows the importance of voting, but before a ballot may be cast, the individual must be registered to vote. Campus partners have joined together to make registration as seamless as possible by Texas’ Oct. 7 deadline.

Lilie showcases 8 student startups that are making a difference in their industries

Eight Rice student startups presented their ventures at the 2024 Summer Venture Studio Accelerator (SVS) Demo Day hosted by Rice’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) Sept. 17 in the Anderson Clarke Center. Lilie is the home for entrepreneurship education, exploration and acceleration for students, faculty and alumni from every discipline.