Bestselling author, educator John Green to deliver Rice’s undergraduate commencement address May 9
John Green, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, influential educator and global YouTube phenomenon, will serve as the speaker for Rice's 113th undergraduate commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. May 9 at Rice Stadium.
Rice has set undergraduate tuition rates for the 2026-27 academic year, underscoring its continued commitment to academic excellence, student access and affordability as it strengthens its position among the world’s leading universities.
Rice University named Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter
Rice has been named an Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter, placing the state’s leading higher education institution at the center of preparations for the world’s largest sporting event and reinforcing Rice’s mission as a university with global reach.
Rice to announce support of FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Houston Host Committee
Rice will host a news conference at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, to announce its role in supporting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee, positioning the university in a high-profile partnership connected to the world’s largest sporting event ever.
As global leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Rice President Reginald DesRoches used a one-on-one interview with Bloomberg Media to make the case for research universities as essential drivers of economic growth, innovation and societal impact.
At Davos, Rice provost makes case for ‘faster’ global research university
As global pressures accelerate and the pace of technological change intensifies, universities are being asked to move faster, not only in discovery but in delivering real-world impact. At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week, Rice Provost Amy Dittmar delivered the opening remarks for a panel discussion focused on advancing innovation through collaboration.
Rice will play a central role at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, anchoring signature Bloomberg House programming that spotlights how research universities, cities and states are translating innovation, talent and investment into durable social and economic returns.
Joy, surprise and tears: Rice welcomes record early-decision Class of 2030
Rice has admitted a record number of students to the Class of 2030 through its Early Decision I and QuestBridge match programs.
Rice University Gateway Project to connect campus with Rice Village, modernize Rice Stadium
Rice has unveiled the Gateway Project, a transformative initiative on university-owned land in Rice Village that will create a seamless, pedestrian-friendly corridor linking the campus to the heart of the Village, while reimagining the west side of campus anchored by the renovation of Rice Stadium.
DesRoches highlights Rice’s vision for health innovation at Greater Houston Partnership event
Rice President Reginald DesRoches emphasized the university’s ambitious, collaborative approach to transforming health and medicine during a panel discussion hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership. Joined by leaders from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and Harris Health, DesRoches outlined Rice’s vision for becoming a world leader in health innovation — a key component of the university’s strategic plan.
One year in, Momentous strategic plan accelerates Rice’s path toward bold future
One year after launching its ambitious 10-year strategic plan, Momentous: Personalized Scale for Global Impact, Rice is already seeing the transformative results of its bold vision.
Sholl named executive vice president for research at Rice
Rice has named David Sholl, an internationally recognized expert in research strategy, clean energy and scientific leadership, as its new executive vice president for research.
Latest editions of Rice magazines highlight rapidly growing global reach, research impact
Rice has released two new editions of its flagship publications — Rice Magazine and R3: Rice Research Review — offering readers a look at the university’s rapidly growing global presence and research efforts aligned with major societal challenges and opportunities.
Rice historian Brinkley to deliver National Heritage Lecture in Washington, DC
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history at Rice, has been selected to deliver the 2025 National Heritage Lecture in Washington, D.C., a prestigious annual event hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and the Supreme Court Historical Society.
Rice rises in US News rankings, recognized for value, teaching and innovation
Rice continues its upward trajectory in national and international rankings, earning the No. 17 spot in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
