OF&S closes out summer with fellowship and fun
Rice's Division of Operations, Finance and Support recently brought employees together at West Servery for a summer celebration marking the close of the season and the start of a new academic year.
Rice faculty encourage Class of 2030 to embrace curiosity, courage and compassion
On the second morning of O-Week, Rice’s incoming Class of 2030 gathered at Tudor Fieldhouse to hear three faculty members share lessons from their research, careers and experiences — and offer advice for making the most of their time on campus.
A university continuing to grow: Rice welcomes new faculty as institution expands
Rice's new faculty were welcomed during the annual two-day faculty orientation, emphasizing that the university’s growth over the past several years has been driven not only by numbers or new buildings but also by the people who will shape Rice’s future.
Rice Rally brings O-Week spirit to roaring Tudor Fieldhouse
Rice’s newest Owls got an early introduction to one of the university’s loudest O-Week traditions Aug. 18 as Rice Rally brought together students, coaches and athletes for an evening of cheers, chants and school spirit at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Owl Access clears path for incoming students’ success
Rice's Office of Student Success Initiatives hosted a prematriculation program for incoming freshman and their families Aug. 13-14 as a leadup to O-Week. Named Owl Access, the initiative is led and supported by current students to welcome freshmen who move in early to Rice, providing a comfortable adjustment period and easing them into college life.
Lovett College carries its community into new home
Rice's Lovett College has a new home. It has moved into a new 11-story building on campus, trading the familiar quirks of the Toaster for abundant natural light, new gathering spaces, study lounges and a one-of-a-kind elevated outdoor space known as the Sky Quad.
Rice Motorsports races to podium in competitive debut
Rice Motorsports, a newly established Rice University club sport, made its competitive debut at the inaugural Collegiate Racing Series race at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, turning a frantic preparation period into a podium finish.
One garment, 12 stories: O-Week T-shirt design rallies Owls
When new students arrived at Rice for O-Week, they quickly learned how residential college identity is a big part of life on campus. Each college has its own traditions, personality and theme. This year, though, a new T-shirt design offers a reminder that all of those communities are part of something bigger.
Rice welcomes largest-ever incoming class as Move-In Day kicks off O-Week
Rice welcomed more than 1,400 new undergraduate students to campus Sunday for the start of Orientation Week, where they were greeted by cheering students, faculty and staff across the university’s 12 residential colleges.
Rice has received a $25 million gift from university trustee James “Jim” Whitehurst and his wife, Lauren Whitehurst, to establish the Sallyport Fellows Program, a comprehensive initiative supporting first-generation and limited-income undergraduate students throughout their Rice experience.
Welcome ‘Chaosens’: Chao College opens its doors as Rice’s 12th residential college
When Rice’s newest residential college opened its doors this week, its first students didn’t simply move into a new building. They’re helping create a community — and an identity — that will shape the college for generations.
Hall Frenkel to lead Rice’s collaborative health initiatives
Rice's Office of Research has bolstered its commitment to foster collaborations and educational partnerships with health-related institutions of the Texas Medical Center by hiring Becky Hall Frenkel to lead its Educational and Research Initiatives for Collaborative Health office.
Asana Day teaches Owls about tool to streamline work
Rice employees took a major step toward more efficient project management during the university’s first-ever Asana Day, an immersive training event hosted by the Operational Excellence team from the Division of Operations, Finance and Support.
Rice student startups take the stage at Lilie’s Summer Venture Studio Preview Day
Seven student startups showcased their ventures at the Summer Venture Studio Preview Day hosted by Rice University’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The three-month intensive program is meant to provide equity-free funding and individualized support.
Construction to begin on new Kraft Pavilion; Beer Bike update
The following construction announcement was shared with the campus Aug. 10: