Ratkovic captures AAC Women's Singles Individual Championship Oct. 29, 2024
Rice sophomore Divna Ratkovic defeated Leonie Moeller of Memphis in a nearly three-hour battle to claim the inaugural American Athletic Conference Women’s Singles Individual Championship in the AAC Men’s and Women’s Individual Championship hosted by Rice.
US fiscal, technology, oil, education policy examined by experts from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Oct. 29, 2024
Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as U.S. fiscal, science and technology, energy transition and school choice policy are available in Election 2024: Policy Playbook, a series of policy briefs presented jointly by Rice and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. The series offers critical context, analysis and recommendations to equip policy leaders governing the U.S. and Texas in 2025.
Rice University announces historic gift to establish Virani Undergraduate School of Business Oct. 29, 2024
Houston business and community leaders Farid and Asha Virani have made a generous philanthropic gift to Rice's business program igniting a new era of opportunity for students. In recognition of this historic contribution, the current undergraduate business program will be named the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.
New study finds invasive plants drive homogenization of soil microbial communities across U.S. Oct. 28, 2024
A new study co-authored by Matthew McCary reveals that these species are reshaping soil microbial communities across the U.S., making them more uniform and altering how ecosystems function.
Alumni Weekend brings Owls together for 48 hours of celebrations Oct. 28, 2024
Rice will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community for Rice Alumni Weekend Nov. 1-2. Part homecoming and part class reunion, the 48 hours is packed with activities when Owls from across the world will return to campus to reconnect with old friends, relive cherished moments and rediscover what makes Rice extraordinary.
Rice reappoints key academic leaders Gorman, Matsuda, Higgs and Bruce Oct. 28, 2024
Rice University has announced the reappointments of Bridget Gorman as dean of undergraduates and Seiichi Matsuda as dean of graduate and postdoctoral studies, both for five-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.
Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra to showcase rising stars at ‘Virtuoso Spotlight’ Oct. 28, 2024
Rice’s Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra will shine the spotlight on two exceptional musicians during the upcoming “Virtuoso Spotlight” set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in Stude Concert Hall at Alice Pratt Brown Hall.
Dateline Rice for Oct. 28, 2024 (Weekend Edition) Oct. 28, 2024
Dateline Rice for Oct. 28, 2024 (Weekend Edition)
Rice announces leadership change in football Oct. 28, 2024
A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately, Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland said.
‘Meeting of the Minds’ fosters collaboration between Rice and TMC researchers Oct. 28, 2024
Rice joined a cohort of neuroscience researchers from the Texas Medical Center during the “Meeting of the Minds” symposium at the Rice BioScience Research Collaborative’s event hall Oct. 17. Themed “Spotlight on NINDS Funding Opportunities and a Texas BRAIN Institute,” the symposium focused on the work taking place in partnership between the university and the partner institutions of the TMC.
Rice launches Center for Customer-Based Execution and Strategy at the Jones Graduate School of Business Oct. 28, 2024
Rice has launched the Center for Customer-Based Execution and Strategy (C-CUBES), housed within the Jones Graduate School of Business. The center is dedicated to researching, understanding and sharing customer-centered concepts and practices with for-profit and nonprofit organizations. It will serve as a hub for research scholars, business executives and nonprofit leaders to improve customer value, employee engagement and shareholder returns.
Artists, scholars and community leaders gather at Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts to reimagine monuments on campus and beyond Oct. 25, 2024
The Oct. 18 “Monuments Symposium” at Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts provided a dynamic platform for discussions about the evolving role of monuments in contemporary society.
Rice historians offer perspectives, context for 2024 presidential election Oct. 25, 2024
Two weeks before Election Day, Rice’s School of Humanities hosted a discussion on the historical context and stakes of the upcoming presidential election.
Dateline Rice for Oct. 25, 2024 Oct. 25, 2024
Dateline Rice for Oct. 25, 2024
Students prep for careers in politics and public service in fall course offerings from Rice Social Sciences Oct. 25, 2024
A variety of distinctive political science courses this semester provides students a unique opportunity to explore careers in public service, experience life on the campaign trail and examine the dynamics of the 2024 election.
