Historian Gruber shaped Rice through scholarship, service, generosity
Ira Dempsey Gruber, whose scholarship on the American Revolution reshaped understanding of military and political life in the 18th century and whose devotion to Rice University spanned nearly six decades, died Sept. 24.
Rice senior illuminates stage with original vision
Outside the classroom, senior Jules Houston has gained experience that pushed their lighting craft forward.
Connecting campus to city, Tent Series and Off the Wall showcase artists with local ties
Through temporary installations and an expanding permanent collection, the Moody Center for the Arts brings thought-provoking art into spaces where students, faculty and guests work, live and commune with each other.
A new chapter: Rice’s School of Humanities becomes School of Humanities and Arts
To recognize a growing investment in the visual arts and creative writing, Rice’s School of Humanities is changing its name to the School of Humanities and Arts.
New Shepherd School faculty step into Houston spotlight with symphony performances
The Shepherd School of Music’s newest faculty members are already making their mark on Houston’s vibrant arts scene.
Rice opens Sarofim Hall, a transformative new home for the visual arts
The building consolidates Rice’s visual arts programs, long scattered across campus, into a single state-of-the-art space that emphasizes collaboration, transparency and public engagement.
Suspended forms, living materials shape Moody Center for the Arts’ ‘Bio Morphe’
“It’s a fresh perspective on a concept that has been around for a long time,” said curator Frauke Josenhans.
Shepherd School season to open under Harth-Bedoya’s direction
The Shepherd School will open its 2025-26 season with two concerts led by its new distinguished resident director of orchestras, Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya.
Rice’s Bajani wins Italy’s top literary prize for ‘The Anniversary’
“The Anniversary” has held the No. 1 spot on Italy’s charts for months; sales have passed 100,000 copies; and the book has become a cultural lightning rod.
Shepherd School’s Stude, Duncan halls get sophisticated makeover
The project team aimed to retain the existing visual identity of the performance halls while improving functionality, comfort and safety.
Caroline Levander joins Erie News Now to discuss AI’s role in higher education
Artificial intelligence is changing the classroom and Rice's Vice President for Global Strategy says colleges are the perfect place to lead that transformation.
‘Bio Morphe’ leads the Moody’s fall season
As Houston’s fall arts season kicks into gear, the Moody Center for the Arts is offering a lineup that spans international artists, local commissions and performances that put creativity in conversation with science, technology and daily life.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations begin Sept. 15
At a time when conversations about culture, identity and belonging are shaping the national dialogue, Rice faculty members can provide context and expertise to enrich coverage of this celebration.
From Baldwin’s cafés to Simone’s stages: Rice students explore Black performance across Paris
The course Belonging and Exile: Black Performance and Paris (1900-Today) turned Paris itself into a classroom, pairing readings and screenings with site visits and performances across the city.
Teaching in Paris: Rice faculty reflect on the Global experience
Set in the heart of the city, the Rice Global Paris Center offers more than a space to teach. It’s a framework for courses that draw directly from Paris itself.
