New students break bread with president
The university’s newest Owls enjoyed a Texas barbecue dinner with President Reginald DesRoches during the president’s welcome party to conclude the second day of O-Week Aug. 14.
Class of 2027 lauded for diversity, talent during matriculation address
Fireworks lit up the sky over Lovett Hall and the Sallyport the night of Aug. 13 as the incoming Class of 2027’s first day of O-Week culminated with Rice’s annual matriculation ceremony.
Newest parliament of Owls lands on campus
Rice University greeted the incoming Class of 2027 for the first time during an eventful, emotional and celebratory O-Week move-in day on Aug. 13.
Rice EMS receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Rice University is now better equipped to keep community members safe thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The foundation granted more than $18,000 to Rice University Emergency Medical Services (REMS) to purchase eight automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and associated accessories, fulfilling a critical need within the department.
Newly created Owl Access program welcomes Rice students
The Office of Student Success Initiatives has launched a pre-matriculation program for first-year students who identify as first generation or limited income registrants.
Rice Emerging Scholars Program helps prepare first-year students for STEM rigor, success
The Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) is an innovative, residential academic program designed to help first-year students prepare for the challenging pace, depth, and rigor of the STEM curricula at Rice.
O-Week for Rice’s Class of 2027 begins Aug. 13
Rice University will kick off its annual O-Week tradition Aug. 13, welcoming the diverse and talented Class of 2027 with open arms.
Four Rice undergraduates latest Owls to win coveted Goldwater Scholarship
Rising Rice seniors Maria Hancu, Alex Lin, Ryan Wang and Ruofeng “Charlie” Liu are the latest Owls to win the coveted Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious honors bestowed each year upon pioneering STEM undergraduates across the country planning to pursue doctoral degrees.
‘Connectrix’ mentors high school youth for college life
Teenagers are flocking to the Rice University campus this month to prepare for college life. No, it is not the famous O-Week; instead, it is Connectrix, an initiative aimed at preparing high school underclassmen for their future educational endeavors.
Rice caps off monthlong festivities at annual Pride parade
Dozens of members of the Rice community hit the streets of downtown Houston June 24 to walk in the city’s 45th annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade.
Juneteenth events examine Black leadership and ideas central to the holiday
Rice honored Juneteenth with a discussion series on June 15 to discuss issues of race, racism and injustice. Author Annette Gordon-Reed joined audiences June 20 to discuss her book “On Juneteenth,” which recounts the holiday’s origins and the complex history of Black Texans before, during and after the rise of chattel slavery in the state.
Xayvion Davidson, a rising sophomore studying bassoon at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, won first place and audience favorite at the inaugural Cynthia Woods Mitchell-Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition June 11.
Cannady Hall architects also working to build Rice Architecture students’ skills
Jeannette Kuo and Ünal Karamuk are currently working on the construction of the Rice School of Architecture’s new William T. Cannady Hall, and recently taught a studio course as Cullinan Visiting Professors.
Moody Center kicks off Pride month with live music, open gallery
The Moody Center for the Arts hosted a Pride happy hour on the afternoon of June 8, which featured a cappella renditions of pop favorites by Pride Chorus Houston and tunes from DJ Krazzy Kris.
Rice to celebrate Juneteenth with two days of free programming
Rice’s annual Juneteenth recognition and celebration will bring together professors from across the university and the country to explore ideas and questions central to the meaning and promise of the important holiday. Spread across two days, programming includes a trio of speaking panels as well as a public lecture.