Acute myeloid leukemia remains one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of blood cancer, even as treatments have advanced in recent years. ...
Through color, texture, memory and vision, the exhibition invites viewers into an aesthetic dialogue that interrogates the stories we inherit and the ...
A team of six Rice students developed a device that holds and stabilizes an intracardiac echocardiography catheter during heart procedures, allowing ...
The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) at Rice University is proud to announce that HEXAspec, a cutting-edge spinout from the la...
Rice's Yonglong Xie has been recognized for his innovation in quantum phenomena....
The project titled “Living Memory: An Oral History Project to Strengthen Native Sovereignty in Texas” began in fall 2024 as part of the Center for Civ...
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Rice University Baker Institute of Public Policy fellow Ed Emmett discussed Houston’s challenges and opportunities to ...
The mission, centered on Viva Technology 2025, will include a welcome reception at Rice's European hub for research, collaboration and innovation....
In a corner of Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK), a group of students is tackling a big idea: revolutionizing maritime transport with sw...
The Business Collaborative for Brain Health, an alliance of private sector partners developing effective solutions to optimize cognitive health, hoste...
While national narratives have often painted the humanities as a risky investment, Rice’s English program offers a clear rebuttal....
Recent federal developments concerning student visa processing have created increasing uncertainty for many international students. Members of Rice le...
Rice alumna Whitson to lead historic Axiom 4 mission to International Space Station
February 4, 2025
Peggy Whitson ’86, a Rice alumna and former NASA chief astronaut, is preparing to lead the Axiom 4 mission.
Emilia Morosan on team awarded Kavli Foundation grant for quantum geometry-enabled superconductivity
February 4, 2025
Rice physicist Emilia Morosan is part of an international research collaboration that has been awarded multimillion-dollar funding from The Kavli Foundation to develop and test next-generation superconductors.
‘Our time to come together’: Rice opens Black History Month with kickoff event
February 3, 2025
During the month of February, communities across the nation, including Rice, will celebrate Black History Month — a month dedicated to recognizing Black history, culture and societal contribution. This nod to the many different backgrounds that comprise the Owl community was celebrated Jan. 31 at the Rice Memorial Center to kick off the university’s series of events in honor of Black History Month.
February 3, 2025
In Houston, nearly half of the citizens are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, 31% of households work but still can’t afford life’s basic necessities, while another 13% live below the federal poverty line, according to the United Way. That equates to almost 45% of the community — people facing challenges that Owls can help address.
Caroline Shaw leads Shepherd School alumni earning honors at Grammy Awards
February 3, 2025
Alumni from Rice’s Shepherd School of Music were well represented at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Fondren Library event celebrates Owls with published works in 2024
February 3, 2025
Fondren Library honored 45 Rice University authors, editors, composers and artists of works published in 2024 during its annual community celebration Jan. 29.
Rice computer scientists develop solutions for making AI models more efficient and customizable
February 3, 2025
A team of researchers at Rice is working on solutions to make AI models less expensive and more accessible, customizable and environmentally friendly.
Scientia Institute panel examines American democracy through foreign perspectives
January 31, 2025
“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.
Stronger together: Wellness Wednesday takes on Olympic-style weightlifting
January 31, 2025
Wellness Wednesday featured an unconventional activity this month — Olympic-style weightlifting led by Amy Dittmar, Rice’s Howard R. Hughes Provost.
‘A time to celebrate’: Students enjoy annual Lunar New Year festivities at Fondren
January 31, 2025
A crowd of students flocked to Rice University’s Fondren Library to partake in a bevy of activities for the annual Lunar New Year celebration Jan. 29.