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NEWS 3/5/24 10:55pm

UCourt complaint alleges SA power grab, claims ballot inaccurately represented constitutional changes

By Maria Morkas and Viola Hsia

The Student Association ballot inaccurately represented proposed constitutional changes that “consolidated power in the hands of fewer people,” an unnamed student alleged in a complaint filed with the University Court Feb. 22.

NEWS 3/5/24 10:54pm

How to get your money from Rice’s ‘568 cartel’ lawsuit settlement

By Prayag Gordy

Rice settled a class action lawsuit in February for $33.75 million. The complaint alleged that Rice and 16 other elite universities illegally conspired to limit financial aid. Rice settled before trial — as do the vast majority of civil cases — and the university denies any wrongdoing.

NEWS 3/5/24 10:51pm

Hopkins dives into Black history at Rice archives

By Brandon Chen and Njwi Achoh

Rice’s Black History Month Committee hosted a series of over 20 events, spanning academic and social spheres and facilitating conversations around the history of African Americans throughout the month.

NEWS 3/5/24 10:51pm

David Leebron joins Texas-focused policy center as incoming president and CEO

By Keegan Leibrock

Former Rice president David Leebron has been named the incoming president and CEO of Texas 2036, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that uses data and research to address issues in Texas policy.

NEWS 3/5/24 9:56pm

Freedom talks life experiences

By Krishna Chalise

Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, spoke about his life experiences around the world at Rice Feb. 27.

NEWS 3/5/24 9:53pm

Fette knighted by French education ministry

By Kenzie Langhorne

Julie Fette, an associate professor of French Studies, was named a chevalier in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, the Order of the French Academic Palms, by the French Ministry of National Education on Bastille Day, a French national holiday, July 14, 2023.

NEWS 3/5/24 9:50pm

RURS splits into school-specific research showcases

By Nayeli Shad

The spring 2024 Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium has been replaced with new events specifically for the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

NEWS 2/29/24 8:08am

Astronaut Peggy Whitson ’86 to speak at 2024 commencement

By Riya Misra

Peggy Whitson ’86, widely dubbed “America’s most experienced astronaut,” will speak at the 2024 commencement ceremony May 4, President Reggie DesRoches announced in an email to the Rice community Feb. 29.

NEWS 2/28/24 3:01pm

Students build startup to ‘revolutionize’ healthcare information

By Sam Balakrishnan

The Healthcare Navigator, a new startup for consolidated healthcare information, is launching in May. The leadership team of Rice students Kayla Grimes, Arunima Jaiswal and Priya Bapna said the program aims to present healthcare information in a user-friendly manner to eliminate barriers to healthcare access.

NEWS 2/28/24 2:49pm

Lactaid added to RHA bags

By Ivana Hsyung

Rice Health Advisors have added Lactaid, an enzyme supplement which offers relief to those who have difficulty digesting dairy based products, to RHA bags at each residential college starting Feb. 1.

NEWS 2/27/24 11:08pm

Faculty, students host vigil for scholars in Gaza

By Maria Morkas

Community members gathered in Ray’s Courtyard Feb. 26 for an event titled “Scholasticide is Genocide, a Vigil for our Colleagues in Gaza.”

NEWS 2/27/24 11:02pm

Construction begins on two new residential colleges

By Riya Misra and Kenzie Langhorne

After the demolition of the old Sid Richardson College building finished last semester, construction of the two new colleges will begin soon.

NEWS 2/27/24 11:02pm

‘He wasn’t one for slowing down’: Ron Sass remembered

By Prasi Desai

Ron Sass, a Rice professor for over 60 years, passed away Jan. 9. Sass was a renowned educator, winning the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching, among many others. He retired in 2005 as Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and as a global climate change fellow at the Baker Institute.

NEWS 2/27/24 10:12pm

S.RES 22 passes, NSR to become college-elected position

By Belinda Zhu

The Student Association passed a resolution to include an election for new students to select their new student representatives. Prior notice was waived, and the resolution passed Feb. 26.

NEWS 2/27/24 10:11pm

New environmental engineering B.S. introduced beginning 2024

By James Cancelarich

A new environmental engineering bachelor of science degree is set to begin in Fall 2024, according to an email sent out to civil engineering students. Currently, environmental engineering is included under the civil engineering program, but the launch of the new program will formally separate the two programs into different degrees.

NEWS 2/27/24 10:08pm

BCycle reopens on campus after hiatus

By Kenzie Langhorne

Rentable bike share stations reopened across campus the week of Feb. 12 after a temporary suspension in December 2022. The stations were reopened through a partnership between Rice’s Campus Services and Sustainability division and Houston Bike Share.

NEWS 2/27/24 10:07pm

Inaugural State of Black event brings together students, administrators

By Viola Hsia

Rice’s Black Student Association held the first annual State of Black event Feb. 16. According to event coordinator Sean Nyangeri, Black students attended the event to share their experiences of being Black at Rice with administrators.

NEWS 2/23/24 9:04pm

SA presidential debate centers around budget

By James Cancelarich

Student Association presidential candidates Jae Kim and Trevor Tobey discussed their vision for the presidency and the SA at the Thresher’s SA debate on Monday, Feb. 19. Candidates for secretary and treasurer, the other contested elections, also took the stage during the night.

NEWS 2/23/24 9:04pm

Rice settles financial aid lawsuit for $33.75 million

By Prayag Gordy

Rice has reached a $33.75 million settlement in the financial aid “cartel” lawsuit today, according to court filings. Rice denied wrongdoing in the settlement.

NEWS 2/20/24 10:26pm

Condoleezza Rice visits Rice University

By Krishna Chalise

Condoleezza Rice, a former United States secretary of state and national security advisor under President George W. Bush, came to Rice to speak with David Satterfield, the director of the Baker Institute, as a part of the Shell Distinguished Lecture Series Feb. 15.

News

UCourt complaint alleges SA power grab, claims ballot inaccurately represented constitutional changes

How to get your money from Rice’s ‘568 cartel’ lawsuit settlement

Hopkins dives into Black history at Rice archives

David Leebron joins Texas-focused policy center as incoming president and CEO

Freedom talks life experiences

Fette knighted by French education ministry

RURS splits into school-specific research showcases

Astronaut Peggy Whitson ’86 to speak at 2024 commencement

Students build startup to ‘revolutionize’ healthcare information

Lactaid added to RHA bags

Faculty, students host vigil for scholars in Gaza

Construction begins on two new residential colleges

‘He wasn’t one for slowing down’: Ron Sass remembered

S.RES 22 passes, NSR to become college-elected position

New environmental engineering B.S. introduced beginning 2024

BCycle reopens on campus after hiatus

Inaugural State of Black event brings together students, administrators

SA presidential debate centers around budget

Rice settles financial aid lawsuit for $33.75 million

Condoleezza Rice visits Rice University

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