Rice graduate programs excel in US News rankings
Rice continues to stand out for its academic excellence with several graduate programs earning high marks in the latest edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.
A new center at Rice will bring together the insights of the social sciences and the power of computational methods to understand and address inequality in today’s society.
Cancer-fighting implant shows promise in treating melanoma, pancreatic and colorectal tumors
A team of researchers from the Rice Biotech Launch Pad has developed an implantable “cytokine factory” that safely triggers potent immune responses against hard-to-treat cancers, including metastatic melanoma, pancreatic and colorectal tumors.
42 startups to compete for $1M at Rice Business Plan Competition April 10-12
The annual Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC), presented by Rice Business, will bring together top graduate student-run startups from around the country to compete for more than $1 million in cash, investments and in-kind prizes April 10-12 in Houston.
Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing celebrated its 50-year anniversary with a recent two-day event that included panels, lab tours and a keynote address fromGary S. May, chancellor of the University of California, Davis.
Rice Engineering and Computing marks 50 years of discovery, design and impact
Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing celebrated half a century since its official inception with two days of events that gathered together nearly 400 people, including staff, faculty, students, alumni and friends of the school. Held March 28-29, the celebration included panel discussions as well as lab tours, alumni gatherings and student showcases.
OpenStax announces completed computer science collection
OpenStax, a leading provider of high-quality open educational resources and interactive learning technologies housed at Rice, announces the completion of its computer science digital textbook collection. These resources provide free, up-to-date, relevant and engaging learning content to support students and educators in one of today’s most popular and rapidly evolving fields.
New Rice institute to study lifetime health impacts and develop targeted interventions
Rice University has launched the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation.
Rice has announced the launch of the Rice AI Venture Accelerator, designed to drive early stage artificial intelligence innovation and commercialization.
Bioelectronic devices, neural interfaces, biosensors and AI hardware are now easier to make thanks to a streamlined method for fabricating a key material.
Houstonʼs audit shows ongoing financial challenges, Baker Institute experts say
A recent audit of Houston’s finances reveals ongoing challenges, with experts warning that without major structural reforms the city could face financial instability that affects essential services.
Energy-efficient power amplifier could speed up wireless networks for 5G and beyond, cut energy use
A team of Rice electrical engineers led by Taiyun Chi developed a new kind of power amplifier that combines cutting-edge design in both circuitry and electromagnetics, delivering unprecedented efficiency even under demanding, high-speed conditions.
Rice announces Dr. Huda Zoghbi as commencement speaker for 112th ceremony
Dr. Huda Zoghbi, an internationally renowned neurogeneticist and pioneer in the field of brain research, will serve as the speaker at Rice’s 112th commencement ceremony May 10 at Rice Stadium.
Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC to celebrate official launch and lab opening
The Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC will hold an event to celebrate the official launch and lab opening of RBL LLC May 5, following a Rice presidential lecture delivered by Robert Langer Jr. The launch event, held at Helix Park, will also feature a keynote a keynote presentation by Robert Ruffolo Jr.
Senior Spotlight: Tyler Strothman ’25
As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement, Rice News is spotlighting a collection of standout seniors.