Why tablet computers took nearly 40 years to catch on
Historian Elizabeth Petrick follows the 1972 idea through decades of failed prototypes to the device in millions of hands today.
What prison food reveals about punishment in America
Rice historian Chin Jou traces how hunger, private contracts and unequal diets behind bars reach families, workers and taxpayers.
Rice juniors uncover century of Latinx history; Houston puts it on display
‘Beyond the Hedges: Historias de Latinidad at Rice University’ runs through Dec. 31 at the Julia Ideson Building.
Canning built humanities at Rice by listening first
The dean of School of Humanities and Arts will step down at end of spring 2027 semester.
Courses are taught in English by faculty from 23 member institutions and built around themes that are global in reach and grounded in Venice itself.
25 years later, a historian reflects on 9/11 and its lasting legacy
For Nathan Citino, the Barbara Kirkland Chiles Professor of History at Rice, the 25th anniversary offers an opportunity to look beyond the attacks themselves and consider how the past quarter-century has reshaped American politics, foreign policy and society.
Even Disneyland can be a garden: Rice course reads power in landscapes of Paris
Imperial Gardens, taught at the Rice Global Paris Center, traced how political power writes itself into garden landscapes and public parks.
From recombinant DNA to AI: Who gets a say in powerful new science?
Professor Luis Campos studies the history of biology and biotechnology.
Houston was first: Rice historian uncovers origins of Juneteenth celebrations
Caleb McDaniel traces the origins of Juneteenth to a June 19, 1866, procession through Houston led by two Black ministers.
Rice students uncover Houston’s hidden histories through Fondren Fellows program
Fondren Fellows pairs Rice undergraduate and graduate students with faculty mentors and library staff to pursue original research projects grounded in Fondren Library’s collections and digital infrastructure.
Rice students tackle racism, homelessness, horror — and win awards doing it
Nearly 100 students presented research and creative work across two days at the annual Humanities and Arts Festival held April 13-14.
‘Skills they will need for life’: Rice dean connects humanities education to democratic engagement
The Rice University School of Humanities and Arts co-sponsored an April 16 Progressive Forum event featuring Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an international authority on fascism and the protection of democracy, in conversation with dean Kathleen Canning.
A Chappell Lab visit was one of dozens of open-ended cross-disciplinary engagements sparked this spring by “Imaging after Photography,” the Moody Center for the Arts’ exhibition examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the medium.
Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service
Each year, Rice honors members of its community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.
Rice historian Brinkley’s ‘Cronkite’ to be adapted into feature film
Before Walter Cronkite became synonymous with trusted journalism, he was a young man in Houston, cutting his teeth on local stories.