The Office of Access and Institutional Excellence organizes and supports events throughout the year that celebrate, honor, and recognize students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds. Check out the links below to learn more.
Events
Legacy Retreat
The Legacy Retreat is designed to highlight and strengthen Black and Hispanic/Latinx American life at Rice. During the two-day event, incoming students engage in community-building activities, attend inspiring discussions from staff and peer mentors, connect with fellow students who share similar experiences, and develop a network of resources to support their successful integration into the Rice community.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Rice University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, by spotlighting the history, contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino/a/e/x communities, especially as they relate to the campus community. HHM highlights a range of celebratory and educational events on campus featuring discussions, food and celebration
Information about 2025 events coming soon!
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration in February dedicated to recognizing the rich contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout the country’s history. The monthlong celebration provides an opportunity to highlight the Black community’s struggles, triumphs and cultural impact, fostering a deeper understanding of the African American experience.
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Pride Week
Rice Pride Week is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the vibrant diversity, contributions, and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community both on our campus and beyond. This week-long event aims to spotlight the struggles, triumphs, and cultural impact of the LGBTQIA+ community, cultivating a more nuanced understanding of queer experience. As Pride Month occurs in June, while most students are not present on campus, the Office of Access and Institutional Excellence and Rice PRIDE have organized Rice’s own Pride Week to uplift queerness on campus.
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