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Excellence Ascending
Celebrating Rice OMCS’s #3 National Ranking
Join faculty, students, alumni, and partners to celebrate a top-three milestone— and what it means for the masters of online computer science.
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A #3 Moment—Built for What’s Next
Online, Without Compromise
Rigorous online CS learning designed for working professionals worldwide
Computer Science that Travels
Real outcomes in engineering, data, product, and leadership
AI-Ready by Design
Learning and practice aligned to modern AI workflows and responsible use
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What to Expect
Event Schedule
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: 5th Floor O’Connor Building
Multi-purpose Room
Order of Events
- Welcome
- Dr. Amy Dittmar | #3 Ranking for Rice University and Momentous Strategic Plan
- Shawn Miller | Support for Online Learning and Expansion
- Highlight Video
- Dr. Scott Rixner | Creating and maintaining a successful Online Masters of Computer Science Program
- Toast and Celebration
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Hear From Our Students
The coursework I learned at Rice University’s online program was directly transferable to my professional career.
Being an online student… it affords me the opportunity to work while advancing my career.