Association of Rice Alumni

Residential colleges are the heart of student life at Rice, and for Bree Pessin and her son Jake ’29, the opening of Chao College has unlocked new areas for opportunity and excitement. Read about their experience at https://parents.rice.edu/stories/finding-home-rice-reflecting-residential-college-experience.

Ask an Owl is an online portal for academic and professional development that allows alumni to answer questions from students and fellow graduates. Ready for a career change or need advice on your field? Ask and get connected to alumni with answers. Learn more at http://askanowl.rice.edu/.

As Lovett College enters a new chapter, alumni and its current college president share how the "Toaster" and its spaces have shaped the traditions and friendships of Lovetteers for more than 50 years. Read their stories at https://alumni.rice.edu/stories/toast-toaster-lovett-memories-through-years.

Being a Rice alum comes with opportunities, resources and benefits! Learn how you can stay connected to the Rice community through events, alumni groups and more at https://alumni.rice.edu/recent-alumni

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Join the Rice community for World Cup watch parties on campus and at the Ion! Eat, drink, connect with fans and watch some of the most anticipated matchups. Learn more at https://news.rice.edu/news/2026/rice-host-fifa-world-cup-watch-parties-across-campus

Marissa Davis ’10, director of mechanical and thermal engineering at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, partnered with Rice University’s Center for STEM Engagement to inspire 150 students to explore STEM through World Cup-themed hands-on activities.

World Cup Meets the Classroom: How Rice & HPE Are Changing STEM Learning Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.