Aisha Khemani

FEATURES 11/12/24 10:02pm

From gardening to global music: 5 must-take courses

By Aisha Khemani

Crafting your schedule for next semester requires balancing your curiosity and graduation requirements. Do you want to pique your interest while adding value to your academic journey? Take a look at the list below.

NEWS 10/8/24 11:34pm

Rice introduces peer-led study program

By Aisha Khemani

Rice launched the Office of Academic Support for Undergraduate Students this semester, serving as a centralized office and drop-in study hub to academically support undergraduates. OASUS was created by the Task Force on Student Success, initiated by President Reggie DesRoches during his tenure as provost, to address gaps in educational experiences and outcomes, particularly for under-resourced students.

NEWS 9/24/24 11:58pm

Students frustrated over limited parking access

By Aisha Khemani

Students with paid parking permits are expressing frustration over the difficulty of finding available spaces in West Lot. These concerns arrive after complaints in Nov. 2023 when the parking office oversold permits for North and South College Lots.

NEWS 4/16/24 10:15pm

Students comment on Ramadan dining accommodations

By Belinda Zhu and Aisha Khemani

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan ran March 10 to April 9 this year, according to the Islamic calendar. During the month, observers fast from dawn until sundown, a period of introspection and communal prayer.

NEWS 2/20/24 9:48pm

Tuition to increase over next academic years

By Aisha Khemani

Incoming undergraduate students matriculating in the 2024-2025 academic year will pay $62,874 in tuition, a 9.9% increase from the current price tag, according to a Feb. 9 announcement. The cost of on-campus room and board will rise to $18,094 with campus fees at $925, bringing the total cost of attendance up to $81,893. 

NEWS 1/16/24 9:38pm

East-West Tea rebrands to The Tea Nook

By Brandon Chen and Aisha Khemani

Rice’s student-run on-campus boba shop, which was previously known as East-West Tea, will reopen as The Tea Nook Jan. 17, with new menu options. 

NEWS 1/9/24 11:00pm

Ahalya Lettenberger ’23 awarded Marshall Scholarship

By Aisha Khemani

Ahalya Lettenberger, a recent graduate and swim team member, was awarded the Marshall Scholarship Dec. 11, which fully funds two years of study abroad in the United Kingdom for up to 51 students annually. She is the first Rice student to receive the scholarship since 2018 and the first student-athlete since 1999.