Students

Masks on, then hands-on

For one Rice University classroom that is all about the hands-on experience, the fall of 2020 was a test. It appears to have passed.

Voter research amid pandemic wins Rice students new national award

Undergrad team wowed judges by helping secure millions for polling place safety across Harris County.

VADA helps student create on-campus sculpture from across the country

Rice team tops Collegiate Inventors Competition

No-dunking zone

With COVID-19 guidelines in place, the DuncTank outside Duncan College isn’t getting any use this year as the fountain into which Duncaroos are traditionally and gently tossed on their birthdays, but it’s getting plenty of use as a peaceful study spot on sunny days

Safe to socialize

“Twelve Feet Apart,” the seesaws built by Rice Architecture students for a design charrette this semester, are a hit with Owls and visitors alike. The public art playground equipment has remained in continual use since its Oct. 1 installation. (Photos by Jeff Fitlow)

Picnicking en plein air

Studying Sky-high

The James Turrell Skyspace at the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion is one of the artist's largest works and his first Skyspace to be engineered for acoustics.

Scavenger hunt-centered student art show 'ON/OFF' showcases sculpture online and across campus

As campus residents visit the sites and upload their own photos, the more immersive the exhibit becomes for their remote fellow students.

‘Just echo our voices’: Undergraduates share concerns about Black life at Rice

The online discussion was convened by university’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice.

Fondren’s Green Team hosting sustainability-focused events thanks to ALA grant

The upcoming Oct. 28 'Houston Women on Climate Action' panel is open to the public.

Rice Stadium part of record turnout on first day of early voting

Harris County voters turned out in record numbers for the first day of early voting in Texas, Oct. 13. Nearly 128,000 votes were cast across the county, almost doubling the previous record of 68,000 on the first day in 2016.

Voter registration drive at Fondren Library finishes strong ahead of 2020 elections

Cross-campus collaborations made volunteer-driven event a success.

Making hay while the sun shines

With physical distancing a requirement for classes and other campus activities, Rice students have been taking full advantage of the fall weather and moving their study sessions outdoors whenever possible. (Photos by Jeff Fitlow)

Seesaws offer playful social distancing on campus

Rice Architecture students built 'Twelve Feet Apart' to encourage safe outdoor activities.