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Official X account of the Rice Alumni community. Continuing the relationship between you and the university.
Alumni, show your support for the next wave of Houston innovation at the Twelfth Annual Bayou Startup Showcase at the Ion, featuring ventures from Rice University's OwlSpark and University of Houston's RED Labs Class 13. bit.ly/3TYh0Z2
Advancing graduate education is front and center in Momentous, Rice’s new strategic plan. We’re building a top-tier, global teaching institution — one where grad students thrive in a close-knit, collaborative community of scholars. momentous.rice.edu
Congratulations to Terrence Gee ’86 on his appointment as interim chief information officer at Rice! A former trustee and steadfast supporter of the university, Gee brings a wealth of leadership experience to this role. news.rice.edu/news/2025/terr…
Rice alum Alicia Dugar Stephenson is leading a culturally rooted yoga initiative that blends practice, research & community impact across Houston. Read more about the movement. bit.ly/3ITpoGE
Houston Owls flocked to Saint Arnold for our first Welcome to the NeighborHOOT of the summer!
Greg Gatlin '03, owner and pitmaster of Gatlin's BBQ, is one of the five finalists on Food Network's BBQ Brawl! Catch the penultimate episode this Sunday at 8 CT, or stream it the next day on HBO Max.
We're celebrating 55 years of Traveling Owls — connecting Rice alumni through enriching experiences and remarkable destinations! Read travel tales from trip hosts and guests at bit.ly/4eYX6H5.
Bonjour from Paris! Alumni, students, faculty, staff and parents gathered last week at the Rice Global Paris Center for a reception with President Reginald DesRoches.
With our ContinuOWL Learning webinars, you can develop personal and professional skills anytime, anywhere. Explore new and upcoming events at alumlc.org/rice.
📈 Big news! Rice jumped 22 spots in the 2026 QS World University Rankings — now #119 in the world and #29 in the U.S. We’re rising fast, fueled by bold research, global impact, and a truly unmatched student experience. Read more on Rice's global momentum. bit.ly/4ldBglb
Traveling this summer? Save on your next trip with the Rice Alumni Benefits Program! Access a discount code for FastPark & Relax through your Rice Portal and save on parking at select airports across the country. Explore more perks at alumni.rice.edu/rice-alumni-be….
Sara Burnett '06 started free diving in July 2023, and less than a year later she was selected to join the U.S. women’s free diving team. Read her Texas Monthly feature at bit.ly/4l6DaUD.
Momentous isn’t just a ten-year plan — it’s a bold leap into the future. We’re setting our sights beyond the next decade, aiming to tackle the planet’s greatest challenges: energy, climate and the environment. The future needs action. momentous.rice.edu
Cancer cells don’t stand a chance against this vibrating molecule. bit.ly/3HKpCiZ
Alumni, join us at a Welcome to the NeighborHOOT event and get to know the Rice community in your area. Learn more and register at alumni.rice.edu/welcome-to-the….
You and Rice make a great pair! Support our Owls with a $35+ gift to any Rice fund by June 30, and we’ll thank you with this year’s limited-edition squirrel sock. Donate today while supplies last: givecampus.com/m5eqm3
Ready for liftoff, Owls? Join us for a stellar night in the Starship Gallery at Houston Space Center spending time with fellow Owls, learning from an astronaut and exploring the exhibit! events.rice.edu/event/402063-h…
New bug on the block: Rice researchers identify Houston’s own tiger beetle. bit.ly/3FLOZAp