Voluntary Separation Incentive Program:
Rice offers lump-sum separations to eligible staff (Houston Chronicle)

Matteo Pasquali:
Pasquali named fellow of The Society of Rheology (Rice News)

President's Lecture:
Biotech engineer delivers lecture at Rice (Rice News)

Mary Patricia Fox (1933-2025):

Pulitzer Prizes:
Two Rice scholars earn Pulitzer Prizes (Rice News)

Francita Stuart Koelsch Ulmer (1931-2025):

Kinder Houston Annual Survey:
Survey to be released May 19 at annual luncheon (Rice News)

Malcolm Waddell:
On Sunday, Malcolm Waddell passed away after a two-year battle against cancer.  He earned a BA in Economics from Rice in 1974 and a MBA from Harvard in 1979.  “A beloved husband, father, brother and friend, he will be truly missed”.  I will post the obituary when available.

Robert Zider (1989-2025):
On April 25, Robert Zider passed away.  He was found deceased at home due to natural causes following an accidental fall.  Born in England, he earned a BA in Music from Rice in 2011.  After teaching trumpet in the San Antonio area, he “was a hard worker for several large companies”.  Also, he was an avid firearms enthusiast and his hobbies included mountain biking, camping and hiking.  Click here the obituary.

Shepherd School:
NIcholas Brownlee wins Richard Tucker Award (Rice News)

Moody Center Complex for Student Life:
Rice breaks ground for new complex (Rice News)
Rice breaks ground on new student center (Houston Chronicle)

Reggie DesRoches:
Rice President named ASCE distinguished member (Rice News)

Pope Leo XIV:
Rice scholar discusses First American pontiff (Rice News)

Margaret Barnett (1933-2025):

Moshe Vardi:
Rice professor honored at Holocaust Remembrance Gala (Rice News)

OwlSpark:
OwlSpark Announces OwlSpark Class 13 (Rice News)

Rice Global India:
Rice deepens global roots (Rice Owls)

Reggie DesRoches:
Rice President charts bold vision in interview with The Chronicle of Higher Education (Rice News)

Journey Towards Justice:
Rice students walk the path of civil rights history (Rice News)