Houston Methodist and Rice team up to track gut-brain connection
For the next two years, 120 Division I Rice athletes will be part of a concussion study with Houston Methodist researchers to identify reliable and novel concussion biomarkers in their gut microbiomes in ways that standard brain imaging cannot.
‘A natural fit’: Rice philosophy professor explains relationship between philosophy, technology
When Robert Howell contemplates the future of artificial intelligence, he foresees a world where an app might guide your moral decisions just as Google Maps helps you navigate a road trip.
‘Well within reason’: Fed makes first interest rate cut since 2020
Rice experts John Diamond and Zach Bethune are available to comment on the Fed's decision to cut interest rates by a half percentage point.
Rice kicks off Latine Heritage Month with festivities, food
Rice’s Grand Hall was boisterously filled with students, music and festivities as the university began its many celebrations as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Themed “Latine Heritage Month,” the festivities include programming across campus through Oct. 17 that spotlight the pride, passion and progress of Latine communities while also acknowledging the ongoing work toward greater recognition, representation and empowerment.
Native plants and trees add character, color to Rice quad
With last week’s unveiling of Rice’s redesigned Academic Quadrangle came the introduction of a few new residents — the 42 species of plants that are breathing new life into the biodiversity at this beloved campus hub.
Rice360 inaugurates conference on newborn, maternal health care innovation
Rice360 will host the first edition of Innovation for Day One Sept. 25-27.
$7.5M DOD grant backs ‘revolutionary’ multi-university research
Naomi Halas will lead a multi-university research project backed by a prestigious $7.5 million award from the Department of Defense.
Rice hosted the Energy, Waste and the Environment in West Africa conference Sept. 12-13, an event that convened scholars, policymakers and artists to address pressing environmental issues in West Africa.
Another new wasp species discovered by researchers on Rice campus
A newly identified wasp species has been discovered on the university grounds.
Rice’s Shepherd School honors Hispanic heritage with Spanish-language recital
Culminating in an encore performance of “Cumbanchero” with fellow faculty from Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, Ana María Martínez’ “Noche Española” filled Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Sept. 13.
Rice launches ‘Policy Playbook’ with expert nonpartisan insights on key issues before the election
Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as the southern border, energy sustainability and resilient communities are available in ”Election 2024: Policy Playbook,” a new series of policy briefs presented jointly by Rice and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. The series offers critical context, analysis and recommendations to equip policy leaders governing the U.S. and Texas in 2025.
Rice ranked among ‘Best Value’ colleges by Wall Street Journal
Rice is being recognized by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for its exceptional value in higher education.
Rice recycles football stadium turf after Hurricane Beryl effects
Rice and its community partners are spearheading efforts to create sustainable futures by tackling environmental challenges with innovative solutions. A prime example is their latest initiative: recycling the old turf material from Rice Stadium.
Fondren recognizes Anna Shparberg as 2024 Shapiro Award winner
Anna Shparberg was recognized as the 2024 Shapiro Library Staff Innovation Award winner Sept. 10.
Rice offers flu and COVID-19 vaccines over four days at RMC
Rice will provide on-site flu vaccinations to all faculty, staff and students. The vaccines will be offered in the Rice Memorial Center.
