Rice Global Paris Center:
First fall schedule of classes in Paris proving to be a success (Rice News)

STaRT@Rice:
Students gain through hands-on research program (Rice News)

Richard Wright (1940-2025):
On May 19, Richard “Dick” Wright passed away after a short illness.  Born in Louisiana, he earned a BA in Economics from Rice in 1962, and after military service, he earned a MBA from Stanford in 1968.  “He spent his business career in sundry financial roles”.  Also, he was active in alumni affairs and in his church.

Shepherd School:
Shepherd School to reimagine 'The Magic Flute' (Rice News)

Moody Center:
Dance, science converge in Lamb’s ‘Bio Morphe’ performance (Rice News)

Jeff Bronson (1938-2025):

Buckyballs:
Rice celebrates 40 years since discovery (Rice News)

Digital Health Institute:
Summit showcases Rice-Methodist partnership in AI-driven medicine (Rice News)

Reggie DesRoches:
DesRoches highlights Rice’s vision for health innovation at GHP event (Rice News)

Claire Smith '87 (Thanks, Kathleen Boyd '80!):
Veteran Houston chef claims Menil restaurant for new all-day cafe (CultureMap):

Shepherd School:
Cristian Macelaru ‘06/’08 is cuing a new era in Cincinnati (New York Times)

Rice Faculty:
Rice faculty recognized for national awards in inaugural ceremony (Rice News)

Baker Institute:
Dr Heidi Russell appointed as senior fellow and director of Center for Health Policy (Rice News)

Alumni Parents:
Alumni parents reminisce on time at Rice (The Rice Thresher)

Chini Lee Streitwieser:

Elizabeth Pfaff (1958-2025):
On July 14, Elizabeth Pfaff passed away in her home.  Born in Missouri, she earned a BA from Rice in 1980.  A memorial service will be held in St Louis at a later date.  Click here for the obituary.

Nancy Vincent:
Rice’s first community behavioral specialist (Rice News)

Margaret Kennedy (1937-2025):