Harris County names Ship Channel Bridge for Rice mathematician Richard Tapia
In a unanimous vote, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved naming the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge in honor of Richard A. Tapia.
What sports can teach us about Houston: Black Houston(s) Symposium returns to Rice
The fourth annual event will take place over March 26-27, bringing scholars, athletes, artists and community members together to examine sports as a social and cultural force.
Rice to host international conference in Paris on ‘Human Flourishing in the Age of AI’
What does it mean for human beings to flourish in a world shaped by AI?
Shepherd School spotlight: Rising soloists take center stage in upcoming concerts
This spring, two orchestral concerts offer the Houston community a chance to hear Shepherd School students' work come fully to life.
Rice and IIT Madras announce recipients of Strategic Partnership Collaboration Awards
The three selected projects bring together faculty expertise from both universities in areas ranging from sustainable materials and entrepreneurship research to nuclear physics and detector technology.
Rice junior builds community around critical thinking
Through research, national collaborations and a student-led collective, English and anthropology major Max Scholl is creating space for critical conversations on campus.
Shepherd School orchestras draw dedicated audiences for weekend of premieres and classics
Despite stormy weather across Houston, audiences filled Stude Concert Hall at Alice Pratt Brown Hall for a weekend of orchestral performances.
Artists, scholars and technologists gathered at the Moody to examine how artificial intelligence is transforming image-making, creativity and the meaning of visual truth.
A day in the life: Rice junior blends statistics, literature, theater
Claire 'CJ' Friend balances statistics, English and theater while making the most of every opportunity to explore her academic and creative interests.
Rice Global Paris Center team shares milestones, opportunities at Global Insights
“From Launch to Legacy: Building a Global Hub for Rice University” highlighted how the Paris Center has evolved since its opening in 2022.
Young audiences explore orchestra at Shepherd School Family Concert
The sold-out performance drew a full house of returning attendees and families experiencing a Shepherd School concert for the first time.
Spring Fling brings energetic crowd to Rice’s Moody Center for Arts for Raveena performance
Offered to guests of all ages, Spring Fling extends the Moody’s mission to connect people through the arts and demonstrates the lively programming defining Rice’s recently completed arts corridor.
Shepherd School violinist to represent Houston, Texas at Miss Chinatown USA Pageant
Martono, a second-year master’s student in violin performance, won the title of Miss Chinatown Houston 2025, her first-ever pageant.
Distinguished visiting artist Măcelaru reconnects with Shepherd School roots
The role brings Cristian Măcelaru ’06 ’08 back to campus several times each year to coach, conduct and mentor students across departments.
Sandra Alistair ’20: Driving global growth with strategic brand vision
As Rice Global India builds its presence, Sandra Alistair ’20 believes clarity of identity will be key in a competitive education market.