Highlights stories that are gathered from the media through the hard work of the ARA's Alumni Recognition Committee, which recognizes and celebrates achievements of Rice alumni, faculty, students, staff and university friends by sending hand-written notes and emails. If you are interested in volunteering for the committee, contact alumni@rice.edu or call 713-348-4057.
Kendall Toarmina ’10, who serves as board chair of Rice Alumni Pride, was recently named a “Woman of Power” for 2017 by Houston’s OutSmart Magazine. Toarmina was one of 11 Houston women chosen for the honor.
Shepherd School of Music alumni Blanton Alspaugh ’87, Shawn Conley ’05 and Brenton Ryan ’11 won Grammy Awards at the 2017 awards show on Feb. 12 in Los Angeles.
Melissa Cefkin ’93 joined Nissan as principal scientist and design anthropologist in March 2015. Working alongside programmers and engineers, she applies her unique perspective to the development of autonomous cars.
