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NEWS 8/8/25 6:54pm

NetID replaced by WhooRU

By Belinda Zhu

The Office of Information Technology launched WhooRU.rice.edu to replace MyNetID.rice.edu, the current online account management system, on August 1. 

NEWS 8/8/25 6:54pm

NetID replaced by WhooRU

By Belinda Zhu

The Office of Information Technology launched WhooRU.rice.edu to replace MyNetID.rice.edu, the current online account management system, on August 1. 

NEWS 1/14/25 10:59pm

Rice accepts 13% of record-setting ED applications

By Belinda Zhu

Rice accepted 13.2% of Early Decision applicants in its first round of admissions for the class of 2029, said Yvonne Romero, vice president for enrollment. With 2,970 total applicants, this year saw yet another record-high; a 3% increase from last year’s previous high of 2,886. An additional 100 students gained admission through the Questbridge National College Match program, an uptick from last year’s 77. 

NEWS 12/3/24 11:40pm

Chaus closes due to water leak, ‘tentatively hoping’ to reopen Dec. 5

By Belinda Zhu

Rice Coffeehouse is closed indefinitely due to water leaks in the building that occurred over Thanksgiving break. Chaus announced its closure in a Dec. 1 Instagram post, citing “unseen circumstances.” Although no official date has been announced, Chaus is aiming for a Dec. 5 reopening, said both Alysa Bijl-Spiro, Chaus’ general manager, and Caitlin Lindsay, Director of Student Center Operations.

NEWS 9/25/24 12:24am

Financial aid settlement form released

By Belinda Zhu

Claim forms for the class action financial aid “cartel” lawsuit Rice settled were released Sept. 13. The suit alleged that Rice and 16 other top universities “illegally conspired” to restrict financial aid. Students can submit a claim on the court-approved settlement website https://financialaidantitrustsettlement.com/submit-claim by the Dec. 17, 2024 deadline. 

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