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President DesRoches statement on antisemitism

Given this past week’s national developments and debates regarding antisemitism on university campuses, I would like to provide clarity on Rice University’s position.

Rice MBA ranks among top 20 business degrees in the US, according to Poets&Quants

The full-time on-campus Master of Business Administration program from Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business ranks No. 18 in the country, according to new 2024 rankings from Poets&Quants. The school rose 11 spots since 2023. This latest ranking makes Rice Business the No. 1 business school in Texas, according to Poets and Quants.

Rice-Hamburg U. of Technology launch research collaboration

Rice chemical engineer Walter Chapman is spearheading a collaboration with the Hamburg University of Technology’s SMART Reactors Collaborative Research Center, which aims to develop solutions in support of a transition from fossil fuel to renewables-based economic and production chains through innovative reactor design and development.

Rice study: AI provides more accurate analysis of prehistoric and modern animals, painting picture of ancient world

A new Rice University study of the remains of modern African antelopes found that AI technology accurately identified animals more than 90% of the time compared to humans, who had much lower accuracy rates depending on the expert.

Rice first responders celebrate Collegiate EMS Week

Rice Emergency Medical Services recently celebrated Collegiate EMS Week, a multiday recognition of campus-based EMS teams that provides an annual opportunity to highlight their activities and educate their communities about lifesaving skills.

Glasscock School’s Robert Bruce named president-elect of UPCEA Board

Robert Bruce, dean of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University, was recently elected to serve as president-elect of the UPCEA Board of Directors.

Therapy dogs provide escape for Rice students during finals

As per annual tradition, the Rice Student Association and Fondren Library sponsored three sessions with therapy dogs the week of Dec. 4.

Doerr Institute, Office of the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies go ‘Owl in for Houston’

Last week, the Office of the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Doerr Institute for New Leaders became the first two divisions on campus to go “Owl in for Houston” by reaching 100% participation in this year’s Rice United Way Campaign.

Carbon nanotubes have progressed towards energy and health applications, but misconceptions remain, experts say

The increasing use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) — and a proposal in the European Union to ban the entire class of materials — highlights the need for an updated and standardized approach to assess human and environmental impacts of CNTs and products that contain them, according to a new collaborative study co-authored by Rice University researchers.

Houston’s potential to lead on brain health in focus at Baker Institute event

The Colloquium on Brain Capital Dec. 5 brought together experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the university’s Office of Innovation to discuss Houston’s potential to lead brain health research.

Chance twists ordered carbon nanotubes into ‘tornado films’

Rice scientists in the lab of Junichiro Kono have developed two new methods to create ordered carbon nanotube films with either a left- or right-handed chiral pattern.

Chabad at Rice ushers in Hanukkah with latkes, music and more

Chabad at Rice University welcomed members of the Rice community in celebration of the beginning of Hanukkah during a gathering replete with hot latkes, donuts, music and festivities Dec. 7 at Ray Courtyard.

New NASA-funded Rice research will examine how uncrewed aircraft fleets can navigate safely and efficiently

If you’re one of the many people who watched The Jetsons and envisioned a future of flying cars and delivery vehicles, your dreams might not be far off.

Rice’s toy drives are making the season bright

Two campus departments are working to make the holiday season merry and bright: Rice University’s Housing and Dining department and the Rice University Police Department.

Rice’s legal team receives Mansfield Certification in nod to diverse leadership initiatives

Rice University’s Office of General Counsel joined more than 60 other legal teams across the country by achieving 2023 Mansfield Certification. Designed by Diversity Lab, this structured certification process helps ensure that everyone at participating law firms and legal departments has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership positions.