Soaring Together: Alumni Weekend 2025
Thank you to all the alumni and friends who flocked to campus Nov. 6-9 for Alumni Weekend! From engaging lectures with Rice’s exceptional faculty to the excitement of the annual Tailgate and Family Fest — and the joy of celebrating milestones at class reunions — the weekend was filled with moments to cherish. We hope you enjoyed reconnecting, making new memories and celebrating the energy, spirit and camaraderie that make the Rice community truly one of a kind.
Alumni Weekend is your chance to experience the best of Rice, all in one unforgettable weekend. Join us Nov. 6-9 for inspiring programs, lively gatherings and hoot-worthy celebrations with fellow Owls from near and far.
Take advantage of special ticket packages with great savings and hoot-worthy fun you won’t want to miss!
Featured Events
Get ready to reconnect, celebrate and dive into Owlsome Alumni Weekend events like:
- NEW! Building Blocks & Community - Build your own Owl with brick kit designer Tim Howell ’92, ’94!
- Beer Garden at Valhalla
- Alumni Run with Tyler Strothman ’25
- Faculty Lectures
- President’s Town Hall
- Tailgate and Family Fest
- Beyond the Hedges: Live Podcast Recording
- Alumni Community Market
- Residential College Events
- School Receptions
- Graduate Alumni Homecoming Reception
- Rice Owls vs. UAB Blazers football game


Alumni from classes ending in 0 or 5, come celebrate your milestone during Alumni Weekend. Let’s make it one to remember!
Alumni Weekend Packages
We’ve created two special pricing packages to enhance your Alumni Weekend experience! For more information on Alumni Weekend pricing, visit the Ticket Packages webpage.


Shop Local. Shop Owl.
Alumni Weekend Community Market
Celebrate Rice alumni Owl-preneurs while you shop and connect at the Alumni Weekend Community Market on Saturday, Nov. 8!








