May 24, 2021

Glasscock School:
This year, for the first time, the Glasscock School is offering a Summer Session featuring a selection of pre-recorded, on-demand courses.  Read more and/or register here.

Phil Holt (1939-2021):
On March 2, Phil Holt passed away.  Born in Mississippi, he attended Rice through the Naval ROTC program and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1961.  After his Navy career (during which he earned a MBA from GWU), he worked for Entergy in Baton Rouge and Jackson.  Also, he was an ardent bird-watcher and he was active in his church.  He is survived by, among others, his wife Dabney.  Click here for the Clarion Ledger obituary.  

May 23, 2021

Moshe Vardi:
Moshi Vardi wins Knuth Prize (Rice News)

Bill Hobbs:
On May 18, Bill Hobbs passed away at the age of 79.  He earned a BA and a BS from Rice in Chemical Engineering in 1965 and a Master of Science from the University of Michigan in 1966.  After Navy service in the Vietnam War, he worked for Coastal States and Citgo in Corpus Christi before retiring to Boerne seventeen years ago.  Also, he was active in the community and his church.  He is survived by, among others, his wife of fifty-six years, Alice.  Click here for The Boerne Star obituary.

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