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NEWS 4/1/25 10:15pm

Walz and O’Rourke take the stage in Fort Bend County

By James Cancelarich

On a rainy Thursday in Rosenberg, Texas, under what resembled a large metal barn, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of El Paso discussed the future of the Democratic Party.

NEWS 4/1/25 10:13pm

Construction continues on campus

By Richie Su

Several construction projects continue on Rice campus, including a planting refresh in the academic quad, expansion around McNair Hall and the construction of Sarofim Hall for visual arts programs.

NEWS 3/27/25 1:43pm

Neurologist Huda Zoghbi announced as commencement speaker

By James Cancelarich

Huda Zoghbi was announced to be the speaker for Rice’s 122th commencement, March 26. Zoghbi is a professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine.

NEWS 3/27/25 1:26pm

Rice under investigation for ‘race-exclusionary’ practices

By James Cancelarich

The Department of Education is investigating Rice, alongside 44 other universities, for engaging in alleged “race-exclusionary” practices. The investigations come amid allegations that these universities’ partnership with The Ph.D. Project violates Title IX of the Civil Rights Act.

NEWS 3/27/25 1:26pm

MBA endowment supports non-U.S. veterans with ‘fundamental values’ of IDF

By Hongtao Hu

Asaf Bar Natan applied to the Jones Graduate School of Business in October 2023 while serving as a captain in the Israel Defense Forces. Bar Natan now attends Rice with the help of the Gibborim Scholarship, for which an endowment was recently created within the graduate business school.

NEWS 3/25/25 11:12pm

Petition to expand resources for pregnant students sparks controversy

By Abigail Chiu

Rice For Life and the Catholic Student Association launched a joint petition together calling for Rice to expand resources for pregnant and parenting resources.

NEWS 3/25/25 11:11pm

Tobey holds first senate, outlines priorities

By Hope Yang

The 2025-26 Student Association held their first Senate March 24 after leadership changeover the week prior. SA President Trevor Tobey made inaugural remarks on campus change and listening to students.

NEWS 3/25/25 11:11pm

Rice commits to graduate funding as NIH cap threatens research

By Charlie Cruz

Amid uncertainty in federal funding for universities, graduate school acceptances and funding may also be at risk.

NEWS 3/25/25 9:57pm

MBA endowment supports non-U.S. veterans with ‘fundamental values’ of IDF

By Hongtao Hu

NEWS 3/25/25 9:53pm

Measles vaccine clinic held amid outbreak

By Sanjana Ramineni

Rice held a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine clinic March 20 in response to the growing measles outbreak in Texas. The clinic was a partnership between Rice Emergency Management and Albertsons/Randalls that sought to provide additional protection to faculty, staff and students who may not be fully vaccinated.

NEWS 3/25/25 9:51pm

‘Force of nature’ Richard Brown remembered

By Prasi Desai

Richard Brown, a founding faculty member of the Shepherd School’s percussion department, passed away March 14. Outside of being an educator, Brown was a Rice professor for over 40 years as well as a professional musician and entrepreneur.

NEWS 3/11/25 11:18pm

SA announces election results

By Hongtao Hu

After a one-day delay in results, Trevor Tobey has been elected as the next Student Association president, receiving 74.7% of first-place votes against write-in candidate Callum Flemister, who received 17.4% of votes.

NEWS 3/11/25 11:17pm

SA convenes for changeover

By Hope Yang

The Student Association gathered for leadership changeover March 10 following the results of the 2025 election. The SA welcomed new elected officials, approved the Spring 2025 Initiative Fund for new clubs and announced open applications for SA appointed positions, which include parliamentarian and director of elections.

NEWS 3/11/25 11:17pm

Amid West Texas measles outbreak, Rice to host vaccination clinic

By James Cancelarich

Rice will hold a clinic to give the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination March 20 in the Cambridge Office Building.

NEWS 3/11/25 11:16pm

Expanded meal swipe, Tetra donations open mid-semester

By Hope Yang

Following record donations last month, students will be able to donate meal swipes and Tetra until March 14, according to an Instagram post by the Student Association in collaboration with Student Success Initiatives, the Student Association and Housing and Dining.

NEWS 3/11/25 11:16pm

Students, faculty join rally for demonstration for national Stand Up For Science movement

By Ramya Motati

Around 200 Rice students and faculty expressed their support for the national Stand Up for Science movement in the graduate student commons March 7. The event coincided with SUFS rallies nationwide, including one in Washington, D.C.

NEWS 3/11/25 10:17pm

Online directory goes password protected, citing phishing risks

By James Cancelarich

The Rice online directory was changed to be only accessible through a password protected site March 10. The directory contains names and contact information for faculty, staff, alumni and students, with the exception of students who have requested to have their information removed.

NEWS 3/11/25 10:14pm

Sunrise Rice protests greenwashing at Houston energy conference

By Hongtao Hu

In Houston’s Discovery Green park, the Rice chapter of the Sunrise Movement joined protests against oil and gas executives attending the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference March 10.

NEWS 3/11/25 10:12pm

New financial literacy program funded by $3 million donation

By Devan Sanka

The Stinebaugh Family Financial Literacy program was recently announced, following a $3 million donation. The program will consist of a 1-credit hour course taught by financial advisor Mackenzie Kemp, in addition to workshops and mentorship opportunities.

NEWS 3/11/25 10:07pm

Fondren Library celebrates religious diversity with Zoroastrian Day

By Viola Hsia

An event spreading awareness of Zoroastrianism was held in Fondren Library March 6, including speakers from organizations both at and outside Rice, an exhibition in the Brown Fine Arts Gallery and a movie showing.

News

Walz and O’Rourke take the stage in Fort Bend County

Construction continues on campus

Neurologist Huda Zoghbi announced as commencement speaker

Rice under investigation for ‘race-exclusionary’ practices

MBA endowment supports non-U.S. veterans with ‘fundamental values’ of IDF

Petition to expand resources for pregnant students sparks controversy

Tobey holds first senate, outlines priorities

Rice commits to graduate funding as NIH cap threatens research

MBA endowment supports non-U.S. veterans with ‘fundamental values’ of IDF

Measles vaccine clinic held amid outbreak

‘Force of nature’ Richard Brown remembered

SA announces election results

SA convenes for changeover

Amid West Texas measles outbreak, Rice to host vaccination clinic

Expanded meal swipe, Tetra donations open mid-semester

Students, faculty join rally for demonstration for national Stand Up For Science movement

Online directory goes password protected, citing phishing risks

Sunrise Rice protests greenwashing at Houston energy conference

New financial literacy program funded by $3 million donation

Fondren Library celebrates religious diversity with Zoroastrian Day

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