We are incredibly proud of Anna Julia, Art History Department Administrator, who has won the prestigious 2025 Rice Staff Excellence Award! Working tirelessly behind-the-scenes initially as the Art History and English Graduate Administrator before transitioning into the role of Department Administrator last fall, Anna’s unbridled optimism, kindness, and generosity makes her so well-deserving of this award as we couldn’t function as a department without her.
Presented annually by the Rice Staff Council, the competitive award recognizes the achievements of full-time Rice staff members who exemplify the RICE core values of Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence and make a positive impact to the Rice community. As an award recipient, Anna will receive a custom crystal award and formal recognition at President Reginald DesRoche’s Staff Appreciation Event on April 23.