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Renowned artist Ryan McKinny to perform with Shepherd School students

Tickets are now available for the Shepherd School of Music’s upcoming recital “Ryan McKinny & Friends.”

Spring Fling returns to Moody Center for the Arts with Madison McFerrin and DJ DOUBLEDUTCH

The March 1 event runs from 7-9 p.m. with special access to the galleries from 5-7 p.m.

Cristian Măcelaru returns to the Shepherd School for 2 February concerts

Grammy-winning conductor and alumnus Cristian Măcelaru ’06 ’08 is returning to Rice’s Shepherd School of Music for two upcoming performances, marking his first visit since being named distinguished visiting artist.

Innovating health care through humanities: Sawyer Seminar Symposium to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue

When medicine, technology and the humanities intersect, the result is a conversation that challenges the status quo and reimagines the future of health care.

Rice convenes experts to examine history, identity and global impact of Haiti

Exploring Haiti’s colonial past, its revolution and independence and its contemporary challenges, the symposium “Haiti and the World: Global Encounters of the Past, Present and Future” addressed themes such as migration, political resilience, economic struggles and environmental concerns.

Rice students build interactive platform to track carbon capture risks in Texas

The website functions like a digital museum exhibit, offering story maps, GIS map visualizations and advocacy tools to help communities understand and respond to potential environmental risks.

Phillip Pyle II’s ‘Spectrum Sammy’ brings color, curiosity, conversation to the Moody

A visual artist, graphic designer and photographer, Phillip Pyle II's work engages with race and popular culture through the lens of graphic design.

Scholar, mentor and trailblazer Joan Rea brought attention to Latin American literature while nurturing her students at Rice

Joan Rea, professor emerita who passed away Jan. 19 at the age of 95, was among the first faculty members to spotlight the wealth of Latin American literature, earning a reputation for her deep knowledge, passionate teaching and commitment to student success.

Unlocking the past, shaping the future: The power of a Rice history degree

At Rice, history students engage in original research, collaborate with faculty on high-level scholarship and contribute to ongoing academic debates.

Can plastics be defeated? New installation at the Moody puts science to the test

A new installation at Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts merges biosciences and art in an experiment with an uncertain outcome.

Shepherd School’s Jon Kimura Parker joins Los Angeles Philharmonic for Gershwin performance

Parker, who was called upon to replace pianist Yuja Wang due to illness, navigated a whirlwind of logistics to make it to the stage in time.

Caroline Shaw leads Shepherd School alumni earning honors at Grammy Awards

Alumni from Rice’s Shepherd School of Music were well represented at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.

Scientia Institute panel examines American democracy through foreign perspectives

“We hope that this simply opens the conversation,” said Julie Fette, associate professor of French studies, as she kicked off “American Democracy Through Foreign Eyes” Jan. 30.

Opera scenes master class brings acclaimed artists Tonya and Ryan McKinny to Shepherd School stage

For opera enthusiasts, music students and newcomers alike, this is a rare opportunity to witness the intersection of talent, technique and theatrical storytelling.

Graduate student’s recital confronts the tragedy of school shootings through American art song

The performance titled “Even the Trees Weep” explored the devastating impact of school shootings through a program of American art songs.