Temporary art installations showcase the work of Houston artists
August 28, 2023
Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts commissioned three Houston-based artists, including Rice professor Kenneth Tam, to bring the Provisional Campus Facilities (PCFs) to life.
President DesRoches inauguration book makes online debut
August 14, 2023
A new book detailing President Reginald DesRoches inauguration and early days at the helm of the university is available for viewing online.
Rice, Texas Southern host national Youth Leadership Summit
July 31, 2023
Rice joined forces with Texas Southern University to host the National Urban League’s Youth Leadership Summit .
July 24, 2023
David Medina, director of Multicultural Community Relations, presents Queen Sofia of Spain a gift on behalf of Rice University at the Julia Ideson Library, where she took part in a ceremony to celebrate the unveiling of the digital Portal of Hispanic History.
Rice remains committed to diverse student body despite Supreme Court ruling
June 29, 2023
Like many other colleges and universities, Rice has closely followed the affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court and begun to prepare for various outcomes.
President gives first-year update, discusses upcoming academic year
June 29, 2023
As we approach the one-year mark of my presidency, I want to share a summary and update on important developments that have taken place over the past 12 months and speak to my plans for the coming academic year.
People, papers and presentations for June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023
Fred Oswald, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Psychology in Rice University’s School of Social Sciences, is a member of The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee.
Rice announces new staff paid parental leave and updated short-term disability policies
June 21, 2023
Upon recommendations from the University Committee on Faculty and Staff Benefits and the President's Parental Leave Working Group, we are pleased to announce that the campus has approved a new staff Paid Parental Leave policy and an updated Short-Term Disability policy. Both policies will go into effect on July 1, 2023.
People, papers and presentations for June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
Rice’s Department of Political Science, part of the School of Social Sciences, is ranked No. 8 in new rankings of journal research productivity.
May 15, 2023
A Rice clue was featured in the May 13 edition of the New York Times crossword puzzle.
May 15, 2023
President Reginald DesRoches joined family members and friends of the late Rice Trustee Emeritus Ralph O’Connor’s family for a dinner and early preview of the landmark new science and engineering building named in his honor.
May 12, 2023
It is with great sadness that I share with you the unexpected passing of our esteemed colleague, Triny Carranza, on May 7. Her sudden departure has left a profound sense of loss that will be felt deeply by the Rice community.
Alumni take home university’s top honors
May 5, 2023
Rice alumni gathered at the Post Oak Hotel May 4 to honor outstanding fellow Owls for their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the university community.
Matthews, Wise to receive ARA's Gold Medal at 2023 Laureates Awards
April 27, 2023
At the Association of Rice Alumni’s 2023 Laureates Awards ceremony May 4, the group will bestow its highest honor — the Gold Medal Award — to Kathleen Shive Matthews and Scott W. Wise. The annual ceremony also honored several prominent alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award and several members of the Rice community with the Meritorious Service Award.