Rice University's Doerr Institute for New Leaders

⏰ Only TWO WEEKS left to apply for the Fall 2026 CoachRICE cohort! Download an Information Packet at dinl.info/coachriceinfo Learn more and apply today at doerr.rice.edu/coachrice

Meet our 2026-2027 Undergraduate Lead Ambassadors: Elsa, Gregor, and Nina! 🎉 We are so excited to see the impact they’ll make this year — and we can’t wait for you to meet them! 🦉✨

LAST CALL 🚨 Want to maximize your summer and get ahead before job and internship recruiting starts this fall? Don’t head into recruiting season with the same resume as everyone else. Build the edge that sets you apart. Registration closes May 15. riceleader.org

She almost didn’t get involved at Rice. 🫠 Now she’s leading one of the biggest traditions on campus. BEER BIKE!!!! Listen now 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform: Behind the Scenes of Beer Bike Leadership doerr.rice.edu/podcast

Today is the last day to secure your spot in the CoachRICE Summer Mentor Coaching cohort. Apply today: doerr.rice.edu/mentor

Last call, Owls ⏳ Doerr Summer Programs are about to close—and this is your moment to get ahead. Fully virtual. Minimal time. Maximum impact. Don’t wait and wish you had. Sign up before the deadline. Find our more at doerr.rice.edu/programs

Deadline’s almost here ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to level up this summer with Doerr—100% virtual, low time commitment, real skills that set you apart. Spots are limited. Time is running out. Register now @ riceleader.org

Doerr Coaches at work. 💼 Another year of welcoming and training Rice’s future leaders through the Leading as a First-Year Cohort. This is where leadership starts.

Have a great summer, Owls ☀️🦉 And if you’re looking to make the most of your summer, Doerr is here for you. Our virtual programs are designed to fit your schedule and help you build the leadership skills that set you apart—wherever you are. doerr.rice.edu/programs

🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨 If becoming a professional coach in 2026 has been on your list… this is it. Applications for CoachRICE: Level 1 Coach Education and Training close May 29th. 📥 Download the Info Packet at doerr.rice.edu/coachrice 📝 Submit your application ⏳ Deadline: May 29

GOOD LUCK ON FINALS, OWLS!!!! It has been an amazing semester and we are so honored to have shared it with you! #riceuniversity #studymotivation #finals #browncollege #owls #bakercollege #studentlife

🎙 NEW EPISODE: Leading Owls Podcast Meet Elijah—the first-ever President of Chao College at Rice. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: Building Something That’s Never Existed Before with First Ever Chao College President Elijah doerr.rice.edu/podcast

Only one month left to apply for the Fall 2026 cohort of CoachRICE. If becoming a credentialed coach is on your radar this year, this is your moment to act. Download your Info Packet TODAY to get full details on curriculum, schedule, and what to expect. doerr.rice.edu/coachrice

What does it really mean to have purpose? In the latest Leadership Lab from the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, we explore a powerful idea: it’s not just about knowing who you are—it’s about knowing who you want to become. 🔗 Read the full article: doerr.rice.edu/leadership-lab…

Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to participate in a Fireside Chat with our founder, John Doerr 🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a meaningful conversation.

Registration is open for our Special Edition Catayst Module! Director's Cut: Momentum with Doerr Institute Director, Bernie B. Banks, PhD Register Now news.rice.edu/news/2026/turn…

Spring semester is off to an incredible start at the Doerr Institute. Across our programs, Rice students are already growing and developing as leaders. Want to grow this year too? Find the program that fits you best by taking our Doerr Match Survey. dinl.info/match

Rice dining favorites, revealed. 🍽️🦉 🎙 Want to hear the full stories? On the Leading Owls Podcast, Rice student leaders share their journeys, leadership lessons, and how you can get involved on campus. Listen now: doerr.rice.edu/podcast

There’s something truly special about being part of the Rice community. Thanks for letting us be part of your leadership journey, Owls. 💙

Big news, Owls. 🦉 We’re excited to announce a Special Edition Catalyst Workshop: Director’s Cut: Momentum with Doerr Institute Director Bernie B. Banks, PhD. 🚀 Open to all Rice undergraduate and graduate students 📍 Free to attend Register now at doerr.rice.edu/momentum