Established by the Association of Rice Alumni in 2005, the Builders Award honors young alumni who have made outstanding voluntary contributions to Rice since graduation.

The Laureates Awards, the longest running recognition program at Rice, recognizes highly distinguished individuals for extraordinary achievements and contributions to their professions, local communities and Rice University.

The Sallyport Award is presented by the Association of Rice Alumni to an undergraduate degree candidate and a graduate degree candidate who show great promise in carrying forth the mission of the ARA upon graduation.

Brains in a Bar mixes socializing and learning in a fun and casual environment.

Sponsored by the Association of Rice Alumni and in collaboration with campus partners, Life After Rice offers undergraduate and graduate students — and the broader alumni community — the opportunity to gain real-world advice from alumni on various topics and industries.

Rice University's President’s Lecture Series seeks to enrich the intellectual life of the Houston community by bringing to the Rice campus "celebrities of substance," speakers of both high intellectual distinction and broad public appeal.

The Traveling Owls program offers exciting, intellectually oriented travel opportunities, while sustaining enthusiasm for knowledge and building relationships among fellow Owls.