
From Historic Youth Advocate to Emerging Rice Leader: Saran Shares Her Story PART II
In Part 2 of this powerful episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we continue our discussion with Saran, a first-year student at Rice whose leadership journey began long before she arrived on campus. At...
16 Joulu 202519min

From Historic Youth Advocate to Emerging Rice Leader: Saran Shares Her Story PART I
In Part 1 of this powerful episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we sit down with Saran, a first-year student at Rice whose leadership journey began long before she arrived on campus. At just 16, Saran...
19 Marras 202521min

Building Better Leaders: Behind the Scenes with the Doerr Institute
On this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we’re joined by Gary Garrett, Program Manager at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. Gary has been part of the Doerr team since its ear...
4 Marras 202520min

“I Wanted to Give Back What O-Week Gave Me”: Eman on Leadership at Rice
On this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we sit down with Eman, a 2025 O-Week Coordinator for Baker College, who has worn many hats as a student leader at Rice. From being an O-Week Advisor, PAA, ...
14 Loka 202515min

The New Science of Momentum: Sparking Motivation and Momentum Through Leadership with Dr. Bernie Banks
On this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bernie Banks, Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, and co-author o...
30 Syys 202526min

From New Student to O-Week Leader: Aislinn on Getting Involved at Rice
On this episode of Leading Owls, we sit down with Aislinn, a standout student leader and one of this year’s O-Week Coordinators for Wiess College. From her first year on New Student Council to joining...
16 Syys 202514min

Behind the Scenes of O-Week at Jones College at Rice University
In this episode of Leading Owls, we go behind the scenes with Rachel, one of the 2025 O-Week Coordinators for Jones College, whose leadership is shaped by creativity and a deep love for all things Ric...
2 Syys 202522min

Empowering New Owls: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at O-Week Planning
In this episode of Leading Owls, we sit down with Princess, the 2025 O-Week Coordinator for Brown College at Rice University. From her journey as a freshman rep to leading one of the most exciting and...
19 Elo 202522min





















