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Rice commencement speakers Annise Parker ’78 and Bill White were consecutive Houston mayors.  Commencement ceremonies take place this weekend.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

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Name the two Rice commencement speakers who were consecutive Houston mayors.  One point for each.  Email your answer(s) here.

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Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg was the Rice commencement speaker in 2018.   Commencement ceremonies take place this weekend. (Thanks, Mike Ross!)

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Name the New York City mayor who was a Rice commencement speaker.  For a bonus point, what was the year?  Email your answer here.

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Stan Williams ’74 is the 2026 ARA Laureates Award recipient who teaches at Texas A&M.  The 2026 ARA Awards Dinner will take place next Thursday, May 7 at The Revaire (7122 Old Katy Road).  Click here for a list of the 2026 Laureates Awards Honorees.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst!)

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Name the 2026 ARA Laureates Award recipient who teaches at Texas A&M.  Email your answer here. 

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Marc S Scheid ’67, ’72 is the 2026 ARA Laureates Award recipient who taught at Texas Southern.  The 2026 ARA Awards Dinner will take place next Thursday, May 7 at The Revaire (7122 Old Katy Road).  Click here for a list of the 2026 Laureates Awards Honorees.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst!)

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Name the 2026 ARA Laureates Award recipient who taught at Texas Southern. Email your answer here. 

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David M Eagleman ’93 is the 2026 ARA Laureates Award recipient who teaches at Stanford.  The 2026 ARA Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, May 7 at The Revaire (7122 Old Katy Road).  Click here for a list of the 2026 Laureates Awards Honorees. (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst!) 

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Name the 2026 ARA Laureates Award recipient who teaches at Stanford.  Email your answer here.