December 20, 2023

Trivia Answer:
Conor Glenn, who was a four-year letterwinner and captain of the women’s swimming and diving team at the University of Houston, is Rice Associate Director of Constituent Relations & Stewardship.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

Today, UH women’s basketball hosts Rice at Fertitta Center.

December 15, 2023

Trivia Answer:
In 2020, The Friedkin Group acquired a majority stake in Italian soccer club AS Roma S.p.A. for approximately $700 million and Dan Friedkin, MBA ’92, became president of the club.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

Interestingly, Ali Koc ’89, is president of Fenerbahce, a Turkish professional multi-sport club.

December 8, 2023

Trivia Answer:
Former Southwest Texas State (nka Texas State) offensive lineman and tight end David Bailiff was head football coach at Rice (2007-2017).  Carly Graham just completed her first season on the Texas State Volleyball coaching staff after being a 5-year starting setter for Rice.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst!)

On December 26, Rice and Texas State will play in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas.