Moody Fellowship helps Rice rising senior investigate Colombian hydroelectric project
Sarah Davidson, a rising senior at Rice, is making strides in the fields of history and anthropology through her research on Hidroituango, Colombia’s largest hydroelectric dam.
Woodside Energy CEO, former Houston mayor to discuss LGBTQ+ representation, leadership at Ion event
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill and former Houston Mayor Annise Parker will host a June 20 fireside chat at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice.
Following the murder of George Floyd, evangelical Christians were more likely to avoid the issue of racial injustice, while mainline Protestants and Black clergy addressed the topic in their congregations and in some cases took a stand against it.
Rice selected by Carnegie Foundation for inaugural Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
Rice is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification.
A recent Traveling Owls visit to Paris included a special behind-the-scenes experience: sitting in on rehearsal of National Orchestra of France and having lunch with its Grammy Award-winning conductor: Shepherd School alumnus Cristian Măcelaru.
Rice nominated for Best Places to Work award by Houston Business Journal
Rice has been nominated for the Houston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work Awards.
‘Knowledge is Power’: Rice students create startup to help people take control of their health care
A group of Rice students has launched a startup, The Healthcare Navigator, to help people take back control of their health care and revolutionize the health care system. This powerful platform empowers consumers with comprehensive information on treatment and financial options, making health care easier to navigate.
Rice lab achieves major gains in perovskite solar cell stability
Rice lab develops new chemistry to achieve commercially relevant stability and performance for perovskite solar cells.
Longtime master of trumpet and Shepherd School professor passes away after ALS battle
Charlie Geyer, the trumpet professor who spent the last decade of his celebrated career at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, passed away this week at the age of 79 after a long battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
More than 200 space industry professionals gathered at Rice for the opening ceremony of the International Space University’s Space Studies Program.
Rice’s Baker Institute unveils Neuro-Policy Program, $1M gift to advance Texas ‘brain capital’
A $1 million gift to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy from Harry Yan and Weiman Gao will establish a new Neuro-Policy Program to advance interdisciplinary approaches to addressing brain health challenges as well as spurring economic opportunity.
Rice mourns loss of Homer Rice
Homer Rice, former athletic director and head football coach at Rice, passed away on Monday at age 97.
Bill King joins Rice Baker Institute as finance fellow
Bill King will join Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy as a fellow in public finance.
Show off your Rice spirit this summer on social media
As the summer sun shines bright, Rice wants to keep the Owl family connected by showcasing the incredible adventures Owls are having, whether near or far.
Two-time Super Bowl champ Justin Reid hosts ‘Tackling Tech’ computer science camp at Ion
Tackling Tech Computer Science Camp, featuring Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to debut starting June 10 at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice University. The innovative program that runs through June 21 offers high school students an immersive experience in computer science through hands-on projects, professional development workshops and guest speaker sessions.
