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As we near the end of the semester, campus energy remains high as students prepare for final exams and projects. The days between the end of classes and the start of exams, known as “study days,” can be a stressful time, yet there are opportunities for both focus and rejuvenation.
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Get an inside look at the Owl Edge Externship program through the eyes of Mark Sahlin (Parent '27). Hear why he chooses to host Owl Edge externs, the insights he gains from Rice students and how his experience as a Rice parent shapes his perspective.
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Rice University welcomed hundreds of parents and family members to campus Oct. 3-4 for Families Weekend, a beloved annual tradition that gives loved ones a glimpse into student life and the vibrant community that defines the Rice experience.
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Rice University celebrated the grand opening of Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall, a 94,000-square-foot facility designed to serve as the new home of the Department of Art.
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The Office of the Dean of Undergraduates recently shared the sad news that Claire Tracy, a second‑year student at Rice, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 7. Claire was a member of Wiess College, a former Rice soccer player, and a finance major remembered for her bright spirit and close friendships. Read the full message from Dean Bridget Gorman, including available support resources for our community.
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Rice University celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, marking a decade of impact in developing principled, purpose-driven leaders — not only at Rice but across the nation.
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A new pilot program at the Rice Global Paris Center is allowing eleven life sciences majors to study abroad this semester without delaying their degree progress. The aim is straightforward: preserve the personalized focus of a Rice degree while making the world integral to how it is earned.
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Rice University’s Midshipman 1st Class Matthew Deverell, a mechanical engineering major and Will Rice College senior, has been selected by the U.S. Navy for one of only eight nuclear engineering officer positions available nationwide each year.
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For Rice University student-athletes Omari Porter, David Kasemervisz and Matthew Aribisala, football and engineering aren’t competing priorities — they’re complementary pursuits. Each came to Rice to push their limits both on the field and in the classroom, and each found a university uniquely equipped to help them do both.
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Here are a few tips to help students recharge, shared by our friends in the Rice Counseling Center and Student Wellbeing Office.
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Register by Jan. 6 to serve as an Owl Edge Externship mentor for the upcoming spring session, March 14-22. Owl Edge Externships, virtual or in person, offer students a real-world look at careers while building confidence, skills and connections. As a mentor, you provide hands-on experience, share workplace insights and help students develop the skills to thrive professionally.
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Catch up on the Owl About Rice webinars to gain practical insights and stay engaged throughout your student’s Rice journey. This series gives parents a chance to connect with fellow parents and campus experts while exploring timely topics from student well-being and academics to career services and commencement.
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The generosity of the Rice parent community plays a vital role in sustaining what makes Rice exceptional: academic excellence, collaborative learning and an extraordinary student experience. As you consider your year-end giving, we invite you to make a gift to The Rice Fund or another program of your choice by December 31. Thank you for ensuring current and future Owls thrive!
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