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Reginald DesRoches

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2 years

Today marks my first day as president of Rice University. I started it out with a run around the beautiful Rice campus with my wife, Paula, and daughter, Shelby. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve such a distinguished institution.

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3 years

I am beyond humbled and excited to be named the eighth president of Rice University, one of the nation’s premiere institutions of higher learning. I look forward to building on the tradition of excellence established by all of those who served before me.

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1 year

I am excited and proud to announce that White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will be the speaker at the 110th Commencement of Rice University. Her message to our graduates will undoubtedly be inspiring, relevant and authentic.

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1 year

Finished my 10th half-marathon, and one that is very meaningful to me. It’s been a little over two months since I was treated for prostate cancer. I am grateful for a speedy and successful recovery.

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4 years

Today I begin my first day as Provost of Rice University. I am truly honored to serve in this role and look forward to working with @davidleebron , and the outstanding faculty, staff, students, and Alumni to make our great University even stronger!

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4 years

Comments on George Floyd:

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2 years

Thanks to everyone who came out this morning to mark my inauguration as the 8th president of Rice University! I appreciate your support.

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3 years

So honored to see the Deans of the 8 schools at Rice have a special toast to my announcement as President of Rice.

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1 year

Happy New Year from the DesRoches family. May 2023 be filled with growth and opportunity.

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1 year

Yesterday was a very special day. In addition to having my first commencement as President, with my daughter Shelby as a graduate, we celebrated Dad’s 91st birthday.

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4 years

First day of class at @RiceUniversity . The temporary structures look great!

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10 months

Great win tonight. Go Owls!!

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1 year

This graduating class of undergraduates is special to me in many ways, one way being that I got to hand out a degree to my baby girl. Shelby, Paula and I are so proud of you!

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2 years

Had a wonderful first day as president of Rice University. Thanks to all for the warm welcome.

President DesRoches' first day as Rice University President

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1 year

In light of today's Supreme Court ruling, Rice is more resolute than ever to pursue the excellence that a diverse student body brings to our community of scholars. The law may change, but our commitment to diversity will not.

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2 years

Big win for the Owls!!

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2 years

Over twelve years ago, we ran into a young Lionel Messi while vacationing in Anguilla. Now he is playing in what might be his final world cup soccer match.

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2 years

Ran across an impressive group of new freshmen students from the Rice Emerging Scholars Program (RESP) this afternoon.

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@RDesRoches

2 years

I’ll be thinking of everyone who is graduating from Rice this weekend while I’m in Florida watching my eldest son, Andrew, receive his diploma from Lynn University. Congratulations to all! #RiceU

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3 years

I am proud of Rice’s decision to offer financial aid free student loans. This historic move will make getting an education at one of the nation’s most prestigious institutions more accessible to a broader range of students.

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1 year

Rice’s commencement speaker White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre gave an inspiring speech to our graduates during Rice’s 110th commencement. Thank you, Karine, for sharing your wisdom, your experience and, most importantly, your hope.

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7 months

Big win for the Rice Owls! We are going Bowling!!!!

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2 years

Honored to share my National Academy of Engineering Induction day with my friend, mentor, and PHD advisor, @EmoryUniversity President, Greg Fenves.

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2 years

Congratulations to Rice English professor and acclaimed author @KieseLaymon for being awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the “genius grant.” This is a huge win for Keise, Rice Humanities and Rice as a whole.

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2 years

Happy to be in Los Angeles rooting for Rice Football during the team’s first game of the season. Go Owls!

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3 years

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Enjoy spending time with your friends, family and loves ones. That alone is something I am extremely grateful for.

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@RDesRoches

1 year

Had the opportunity to show @SenTedCruz around @TheIonHouston today and participate in a roundtable discussion about building Houston’s innovation economy. Thank you, Sen. Cruz, for your interest in Houston’s emerging innovation sector.

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@RDesRoches

2 years

Ended one of the most memorable few days of my life celebrating my inauguration as Rice’s new president at events with family, friends, colleagues, community partners, alumni, trustees and more. Truly grateful for such an opportunity.

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1 year

It was great to meet new Rice student and Will Rice College resident Landon Ransom. Landon comes to Rice from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and will be studying business. He's also a wide receiver on Rice's football team. Welcome to Rice, Landon! #RiceFootball #RiceAthletics

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@RDesRoches

10 months

Thanks to our players, fans and entire athletics team for bringing home the Bayou Bucket in this historic win. The energy at the stadium last night was AMAZING!

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10 months

Waking up with a win... 😆 Congratulations to our Rice Owls for taking care of business. The Bayou Bucket is coming home. 😎 🏆🦉

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1 year

It was an honor to host a surprise retirement party for my friend, frat brother, and former astronaut, Bernard Harris. Bernard, a Houston native, was the first African American to perform a space walk in 1995. Congrats, Bernard!

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1 year

I am excited about an agreement I signed on behalf of Rice with @TexasSouthern to build stronger bridges between our institutions and communities that will ensure every member of our community has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

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2 years

Had a great time today welcoming Rice’s new Black and Hispanic students to campus. Congrats on your new journey! #RiceU

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2 years

I am pleasantly surprised to have made the Chronicle’s list of most fascinating, controversial and notorious Houstonians of 2021. Thankfully, I didn’t fall into the controversial or notorious category.

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2 years

Enjoyed meeting a Rice legend today, Dr. Raymond Johnson, the first black graduate of Rice University (Ph.D. in Math, 1969). He went on to have an illustrious career as a professor at the University of Maryland. Thank you, Dr. Johnson for paving a path for the rest of us.

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2 years

I am extremely honored to officially be named an honorary alumnus by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association tonight at the 2022 Gold & White Honors Gala. Thanks to everyone involved.

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3 years

Beautiful sunrise this morning! My daily run around campus never gets old with this kind of view.

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1 month

Congratulations to my baby girl, Shelby, for graduating today with her master’s in personalized medicine and applied engineering from Yale University. Paula and I are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next. #proudparents

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2 years

Paula and I regret not being able to celebrate the 44th Annual Houston Pride Parade with you in person. Proud of Rice’s great turnout for the event.

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1 year

Ruth Simmons, one of the most consequential higher education leaders of this generation, will join Rice as a President’s Distinguished Fellow. I am grateful she will continue her broad and impactful outreach at Rice. Can’t wait to have you on campus, Ruth!

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1 year

Ready to run the @HoustonMarathon tomorrow! The weather forecast looks perfect.

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9 months

After an amazing performance, TSU’s Ocean of Soul marching band saluted Rice.

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@RDesRoches

2 years

From my family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving!

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@RDesRoches

6 months

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my family to yours! I hope your day is filled with warmth, joy and gratitude for what we’ve been given over the past year and what’s to come. #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas

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1 year

Rice’s campus is especially beautiful this time of year when the azaleas are in bloom. Enjoy them while they last!

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2 years

Gathered with Rice faculty last night to celebrate my upcoming inauguration. If it weren’t for the support of this group, I would not be in the position I’m in today. Thank you for your support!

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2 years

Ramamoorthy Ramesh, a physicist and materials scientist from UC Berkely, has been named Rice University’s vice president for research. Welcome to Rice, Ramesh!

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@RDesRoches

2 years

Preparing for the Lending Tree Bowl Mardi Gras parade. Go Owls!

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@RDesRoches

3 months

So proud of our @RiceWBB team for how well they represented themselves, our city and the #Rice community in the NCAA Tournament. It was a competitive game against #LSU . Thank you to all our community partners who encouraged our #RiceOwls today! #Marchmadness #Rice #Houston

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@RDesRoches

1 year

Enjoyed visiting with my dad today and thanking him for all that he’s done for me, my siblings and my family. I hope all of the dads working to make a difference in the lives of others have a great Father’s Day.

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3 years

Rice University Computer Engineer Moshe Vardi has won the 2021 Donald E. Knuth Prize, one of theoretical computer science’s most prestigious annual awards. Congratulations, Moshe! Well done.

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2 years

Paula, my family, friends and I had an incredible time at the Association of Black Rice Alumni tonight honoring the hard work and sacrifices of those who made it possible for me to become the first Black president of Rice University.

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2 years

Congrats to Rice marine biologist @AdrienneSCorrea for winning the 10th and latest record-breaking @NSF CAREER Award by Rice faculty this year. Appreciate your hard work.

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2 years

Rice Owls remain at the top of NCAA graduation rate tracking with Rice women student-athletes ranking second in the nation in the Federal Graduation Rate among schools at the FBS level. Congratulations on this accomplishment!

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7 months

Enjoyed spending time with Dad on Thanksgiving day.

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@RDesRoches

3 years

Congrats to the @RiceNSBE graduating class. I am so proud of these outstanding young women and men.

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2 years

Rice women’s basketball team’s win against Texas A&M moves them to an historic 6-0 start to the season. Way to go Owls!

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2 years

Ended the day speaking to Rice’s Class of 2026 at Matriculation. What a phenomenal group of young adults. I can’t wait to see how they change the world. #RiceOweek22

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2 years

The countdown to the first pitch of the Jose Cruz Jr. era for @RiceBaseball is underway. It’s time to make plans for the upcoming season!

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1 year

We had a bittersweet farewell lunch with Shelby Desroches who is leaving for graduate school tomorrow. We will miss you, but we are so excited for you and can't wait to see the great things you do in this next phase of your life.

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@RDesRoches

3 years

Stolen artifacts that date back to 800 A.D. were returned to the Republic of Mali with the help of Susan McIntosh, Rice anthropologist and one of the world’s foremost experts on West African cultural antiquities. Kudos, Susan!

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@RDesRoches

2 years

Greeted Rice’s new student athletes today. I look forward to seeing them on and off the field this semester. My wife, Paula, and I plan to attend as many athletic events as we can. Go Owls! #RiceOWeek22

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@RDesRoches

2 years

Started my morning visiting with Rice Owls Football Coach Mike Bloomgren and members of the team before they hit the field for practice. Rice Owls Football begin their fall season Sept. 3. I’ll be at as many games as I can to cheer them on. Go Owls!

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@RDesRoches

2 years

Love being a father to this crew. Hope all the dads out there are having the great day they deserve.

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@RDesRoches

2 years

I celebrated MLK Day today in a very special way, by representing Rice in Houston’s Original MLK Parade. What an honor!

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Reginald DesRoches

@RDesRoches

4 years

I just voted. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. By far the most efficient voting experience I have ever had. Very grateful for all of the volunteers at Rice Stadium. No excuse not to vote!

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2 years

Rice has risen to No. 15 among the nation’s top universities ranked in the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” guidebook. Way to go! #RiceU

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@RDesRoches

11 months

We're thrilled to welcome Tommy McClelland as Rice's new director of athletics! Tommy shares Rice's commitment to academic excellence, and his dedication to success in intercollegiate athletics will be key as we enter the AAC. Let's soar together, Tommy!

DesRoches announces Tommy McClelland as Rice's next director of athletics

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced in a message to the campus today that Tommy McClelland will be the school’s next director of athletics.

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@RDesRoches

2 months

It was an honor to hood Marc-Ansy Laguerre at Rice University’s Doctoral Commencement. Marc-Ansy is from my native country, Haiti. I am so glad our paths crossed and know he will go on to do meaningful work for the people and country we love. #ricegrad2024 #RiceAlumni

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4 years

Excited about today's announcement. This is transformational for our faculty, the city of Houston, and the future of Materials research. Largest gift in Rice history establishes The Welch Institute

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@RDesRoches

3 years

Humbled and honored to be named an honorary alumnus of Georgia Tech. I spent the first 18 years of my academic career at GT and was fortunate to work with incredible faculty, staff, students, Alumni, and leadership. #gtalumni

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@RDesRoches

2 years

A live television shot of Rice's Academic Quadrangle is now streaming at all hours of the day and night, providing 24/7 video to anyone who wants to see one of Houston’s most iconic sights. Check it out!

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@RDesRoches

1 year

Got a chance to honor this great group of student athletes at Rice’s 37th Annual Scholar Athlete Event.

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@RDesRoches

2 years

Hundreds of space fans poured into Rice Stadium for a space selfie Saturday during the university’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s “We go to the moon” speech. The celebration continues today and Monday.

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2 years

I am proud about Rice's recent announcement to be carbon neutral by 2030. This is an important step for our university, the Houston community and beyond. Read more about the university’s plans here:

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@RDesRoches

3 years

Rice maintained its top-10 ranking by Niche for being one of the best colleges in the nation. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. Go Owls for continuing to be among the best!

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@RDesRoches

2 years

I enjoyed spending time with Rice legend and one of Rice's first black student athletes, Rodrigo Barnes.

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@RDesRoches

2 years

Paula and I had a great time serving ice cream to Rice staff at the annual ice cream social. It’s the least we could do for all of the support they give us each and every day.

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2 years

One of Rice’s true giants is gone. Robert Curl, who spent 64 years on Rice’s faculty and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has died. His profound contribution to Rice's culture and character will live on for years to come.

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@RDesRoches

9 months

I am honored that Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Navy SEAL veteran, took part in today’s salute to service at Rice Stadium shortly after kickoff. Thank you, @RepDanCrenshaw , for your ongoing service to our country. #SaluteToService

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1 year

Tailgated today with members of the @RiceBaseball team who won the 2003 College World Series against Stanford. Truly a historic season for Rice!

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2 years

Paula and I visited all 11 residential colleges this morning to meet incoming students as they moved in. The welcome they received from O-Week coordinators, advisors and other Rice Owls was amazing and uplifting. #RiceOWeek22

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2 years

A day after earning first team All-Conference USA, @EEG92 , Rice Football’s 2021 Defensive Player of the Year, was named Dave Campebll's Texas Football second team All-State. Way to go, Elijah!

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1 year

Proud of Rice for participating in the Houston Pride Day parade. Way to represent our culture of care and our dedication to being a place where all are welcome!

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2 years

Had a great time in Mobile, Ala. tonight supporting the Rice Owls football team before their LendingTree Bowl against Southern Miss. Go Owls!

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2 years

I had the privilege of speaking today at the annual Student-Athlete Academic Excellence Banquet. What a great way to spend Super Bowl Sunday!

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2 years

I enjoyed catching up with Wayne Frederick, President of Howard University, during my trip to NYC. We share several things in common, including our roots in the Caribbean.

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2 years

Great to see Owls football players greeting new students and helping with the move-in this morning! #RiceOWeek22

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@RDesRoches

3 years

I enjoyed watching the Jets-Texan game today at NRG stadium and was really pleased to see @RiceFootball alum, Austin Walter, get his first touchdown!

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#Jets RB Austin Walter talking about his late father, and mother. He scored his first touchdown today and said his dad had “the best seat in the house”

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2 years

What is happening in the Ukraine is not only a horrific injustice to people who chose sovereignty over tyranny but a potentially historic mark on democracy. I stand with the people of the Ukraine and with those who are standing with them.

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4 years

Taught my first remote course in @RiceEngineering , @RiceCEVE , Earthquake Engineering. It was much easier than I expected. I was a ton of fun engaging with the students about earthquake resilient design of engineering buildings. It reminded me how much I miss teaching.

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1 year

I share with you today that Joe Karlgaard will be leaving Rice Aug. 1 to become CEO of GSV Summit LLC. Joe has led and benefited our athletics programs across several periods of exceptional growth and challenge. Thank you, Joe, for your service. You will always be an Owl.

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11 months

Exciting news! The highly anticipated Bayou Bucket Classic returns and will be nationally televised by the NFL Network. @UHCougars , brace yourselves, because the Owls are ready to take back the Bucket! #BayouBucket #GoOwls

NFL Network to Broadcast '23 Bayou Bucket - Rice University Athletics

42nd Bayou Bucket Classic presented by H-E-B

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1 year

Excited to see I know at least one answer in today’s New York Times crossword (No. 28 Down)! Have a good Mother’s Day weekend, Owls.

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2 years

Rice earned an “A+” grade and ranks as one of the nation’s top 10 universities in the latest ratings of American colleges compiled by Niche. Read more about the rankings here: . #RiceU

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2 years

Rice football will be playing Southern Mississippi in the Lending Tree Bowl on Dec. 17 in Mobile. Looking forward to supporting our Owls!

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3 years

Today is the end of the fall semester at Rice! We’ve accomplished a lot and look forward to a short break before embarking upon the many exciting opportunities ahead in 2022.

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2 years

Great crowd for the opening game. Go Owls!!

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6 months

Watching the College National Football Championship with Rice Provost and former Wolverine Amy Dittmar and Rice Athletic Director Tommy McClelland. Great game in Houston’s NRG Stadium!

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2 years

I encourage everyone to come out this weekend and celebrate the 60-year anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s famous speech at Rice Stadium that launched the race to the moon. Find out more about the three-day event here:

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