How to Get Involved at Rice as a New Student | Ellie’s Advice
On this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we’re joined by Ellie, a first-year student at Rice University who wasted no time diving into leadership, entrepreneurship, and campus life. Ellie shares h...
5 Feb 24min
Leading From Day One: A First Year’s Journey at Rice
On this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we sit down with Maria, a first-year student at Rice University and New Student Representative (NSR) for Lovett College in the Student Association. Maria s...
15 Jan 17min
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 Des 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Okt 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 Sep 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 Sep 202514min
