Ultimate Owl: Christian Francisco soars at the highest level, uses Rice experience to empower others
Christian Francisco, recently named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, has made the most of his experiences at Rice as a student and as an athlete, despite numerous challenges and bouts with adversity along the way.
Rice rallies to take down Wichita State, improves to 4-0 in AAC play
Rice women’s volleyball toppled the Wichita State Shockers on Sunday afternoon at Charles Koch Arena.
A panel of Houston-area lawmakers sparked a lively and relevant conversation about the upcoming state legislative session, education and more during a panel discussion hosted by The Texas Tribune at the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies Oct. 2.
Located on the first and third floors of Fondren Library is a rare collection of photos, documents and memorabilia of the Latine community at Rice since its inception, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Volpe earns win No. 400 as Rice takes down Tulane to open AAC play
The Rice Owls volleyball team took down Tulane with a 3-2 final score to win its first game in American Athletic Conference play Sept. 27, marking head coach Genny Volpe’s 400th career coaching victory.
Friends of Fondren Library kicks off 75th anniversary celebration with annual membership dinner
Friends of Fondren Library at Rice kicked off its 75th anniversary year with its annual Membership Celebration and Dinner at Cohen House Sept. 17.
Owls ready to face Charlotte 49ers on Families Weekend
The Rice football team will return to Rice Stadium for the first time in two weeks to take on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers in the team’s first home conference game of the season Sept. 28.
Rice Theatre is thrilled to announce its production of William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” a masterful blend of wit, whimsy and wordplay that promises to enchant audiences with its delightful pandemonium.
Houston Methodist and Rice team up to track gut-brain connection
For the next two years, 120 Division I Rice athletes will be part of a concussion study with Houston Methodist researchers to identify reliable and novel concussion biomarkers in their gut microbiomes in ways that standard brain imaging cannot.
Rice recycles football stadium turf after Hurricane Beryl effects
Rice and its community partners are spearheading efforts to create sustainable futures by tackling environmental challenges with innovative solutions. A prime example is their latest initiative: recycling the old turf material from Rice Stadium.
Fondren recognizes Anna Shparberg as 2024 Shapiro Award winner
Anna Shparberg was recognized as the 2024 Shapiro Library Staff Innovation Award winner Sept. 10.
Owls recognize residential colleges during win over TSU, look forward to tilt with UH next
The Rice football team paid homage to the university’s storied residential college system during its matchup with Texas Southern Saturday.
‘He was a visionary’: Wayne Graham built Rice baseball into a ‘nationally renowned program’
Wayne Graham transformed Rice baseball into a perennial national powerhouse in his 27-year coaching tenure.
Ahalya Lettenberger represents US, Rice at Paris Paralympics
Former Rice University swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger made her country and alma mater proud last weekend, competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
Legendary coach Wayne Graham passes away
Wayne Graham, the architect of Rice’s rise to the top of the college baseball world, passed away in Austin, Texas on Tuesday night at 88.
