Rice Alumni

Enjoying the spring weather and blooming azaleas!

Explore the 2027 Traveling Owls trips, meet the tour operators and enjoy light refreshments at Destination Debut, April 10! Register and learn more at alumni.rice.edu/destination-de….

Cheer on the chuggers and the riders from the Alumni Tent at Beer Bike, April 11! Fuel up on food and drinks and cool off with popsicles and free fans — while supplies last! Register now at bit.ly/4lya9lS

For these alumni, Beer Bike isn't just a competition, but a source of connection and camaraderie. Read their stories at alumni.rice.edu/stories/cheers….

Rice Blue Friday, rodeo edition. 🤠

Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics, joins us for S4, E3 of Beyond the Hedges! Listen along as he discusses his personal athletic and professional journey and how it has shaped his leadership style. Find links to listen at bit.ly/4unnfqf.

Enjoy a cold beer and hot ideas at Brains in a Bar with Tom Stallings, who has helped build Rice’s No.1-ranked sport management program. Register and learn more at events.rice.edu/event/422514-b….

Last week, DFW-area alumni gathered to listen to Rice historian Portia Hopkins and share stories from their time at Rice — looking back on the roots of traditions, browsing archival materials and connecting through shared experiences. ricealumni.smugmug.com/2026/DFW-A-Nig…

Join the Association of Rice University Black Alumni (ARUBA) for the inaugural ARUBA Weekend, April 16-19! Celebrate more than 60 years of Black student life at Rice with this multi-day experience packed with pride, connection and unforgettable moments. alumni.rice.edu/aruba-weekend

Alumni, we need you now tonight. We need you more than ever. These next few hours are critical to hitting our goal of 7k donors. If you’ve been waiting for the moment to be a hero, this is it. Your gift will make a difference. Join the 24-Hour Challenge: givecampus.com/s/fcb78c

Chao College and McMurtry College are bringing the heat! But we’re not calling it yet: 8 hours remain in the Residential College Challenge. Check the current results and make your gift now: givecampus.com/s/mavyrf. #1Day1Rice

Owls, we’re on a roll! $300,000 unlocked, $550,000 to go. Help us finish strong by making your gift: givecampus.com/s/6n7mw2 #1Day1Rice

Three generous alumni will donate $850,000 once we reach 7,000 donors during today’s 24-Hour Challenge. Sincere thanks to Dr. Riva Rahl (’95, P ’29) and her fellow challengers for fueling our most ambitious challenge ever! Join the challenge: bit.ly/4r3BOfB. #1Day1Rice

Create a one-of-a-kind, rootin’-tootin’ owl to get in the rodeo spirit! Join us this Sunday: events.rice.edu/event/421726-h…

The countdown begins! Come back to campus for Alumni Weekend, Nov. 12-15. Reconnect with Rice while reflecting on old memories and creating new ones. alumni.rice.edu/alumni-weekend

Registration is now open for your Beer Bike home base! Join us at the Alumni Tent at Beer Bike to cheer on the teams while enjoying drinks, delicious bites and desserts: cvent.me/z493ql?RefId=B…

Graduation is just the beginning of your Rice alumni journey! Stay connected to campus and meet new Owls through alumni groups, events and more. alumni.rice.edu

Explore new hobbies, build professional skills and connect virtually with our ContinuOWL Learning program: alumni.rice.edu/continuowl-lea…

The Sallyport Award recognizes students who have been deeply involved on campus, built meaningful connections and made a real impact in our community during their time at Rice! Nominate a December ’25 or May ’26 graduate: alumni.rice.edu/sallyport-award.

Join us in congratulating Brandon Mack '06 for his recent election as president of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus! Read more about his journey to this milestone at outsmartmagazine.com/2026/02/brando…