Fast Five January 2026

Dear colleagues,

Welcome to the Fast Five with OF&S! This campus-wide monthly publication highlights the latest updates on our key initiatives. Here are the five things you need to know about OF&S this Friday:

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Building a Better Way to Work

From research to HR to purchasing, Rice’s Building Momentum Together is simplifying processes and improving tools to make daily work easier for everyone.

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[Video] New Electric Buses Are Rolling Onto Campus

Five new electric buses are hitting Rice’s inner and outer loops, delivering quieter rides, reduced emissions, and a more accessible transit experience for all riders.

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Strengthening Service: Updates to Campus Safety & Research Security and Real Estate & Facilities

Two organizational changes aim to provide better service to the Rice community.

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Introducing WorkDNA: A Smarter Way to Document Your Job

A new tool to capture key activities that often go undocumented.

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What is Rice's FY27 Budget Outlook?

Rice’s FY27 budget will focus on continuing commitments aligned with strategic priorities, with limited capacity for new requests.

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Revisit all Fast Five articles on the OF&S website.

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All my best,

Kelly Fox, Executive Vice President for Operations, Finance, & Support