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Rice’s Shepherd School of Music announces 2023-24 season 

HOUSTON – (Aug. 31, 2023) – For the first time in the Shepherd School of Music’s history, a comprehensive listing of key performances is being announced today to coincide with the release of a new season brochure and redesigned events website. The Shepherd School has collected guest artists from around the globe to perform and teach this season, joining the existing ranks of renowned artists already among the faculty.

President DesRoches holds first staff lunch

President DesRoches holds first staff lunch

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher visits Rice to discuss climate change and geothermal energy

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas) visited the Rice campus Aug. 29. During the visit, she caught up with the university’s leadership team, including Rice President Reginald DesRoches, Rice Provost Amy Dittmar and Vice President of Public Affairs Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, before she met with Rice faculty to discuss climate change, geothermal energy and the university’s research in these areas.

Ostherr receives NEH grant to explore computational health through humanities lens

Kirsten Ostherr, the Gladys Louise Fox Professor of English and director of the new Medical Humanities Research Institute at Rice, received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to advance her work on the role of visual representation in the history of computational health.

Houston Methodist launched its tech hub at the Ion

Houston Methodist launched its tech hub at the Ion on Aug. 28, becoming the first health care institution to join the innovation district. Rice President Reginald DesRoches offered remarks and spoke of the importance of fostering corporate and community collaborations.

Smart fabrics’ informed touch can tell you where to go

Rice U. engineers developed a lightweight, wearable textile-based device that can deliver complex haptic cues, enabling a user to perform open-world navigation tasks. The device is resilient to regular daily use, withstanding multiple cycles of washing and other damage and repair without loss of function.

Chabad at Rice University hosts sushi mixer to welcome students

Rice University’s Jewish students recently gathered at the Chabad Jewish Student Center for a reception, replete with handcrafted sushi and fellowship. Hosted by Rabbi Shmuli and Nechama Slonim, the group welcomed more than 100 students for food and friendship as a kickoff for the academic year.

Temporary art installations showcase the work of Houston artists

Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts commissioned three Houston-based artists, including Rice professor Kenneth Tam, to bring the Provisional Campus Facilities (PCFs) to life.

Women are just as corrupt as men in Mexican politics

Women are just as corrupt as men in Mexican municipal politics, according to a new study from Rice University.

Rice volleyball notches top 25 victory over USC

The No. 23-ranked Rice Owls volleyball team took down No. 22 University of Southern California in straight sets Aug. 26 at Tudor Fieldhouse.

Experts to discuss new Texas laws affecting child health at Baker Institute event

Texas lawmakers introduced hundreds of new laws during the 2023 legislative session that will impact the health and safety of children across the state. Experts will discuss what the new laws mean for both care providers and children in an event from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. 

Energy experts discuss impact of Inflation Reduction Act at annual Renewable Energy Leadership Conference

Renewable Energy Alliance Houston (REAL) and Rice Business Executive Education hosted the second annual Renewable Energy Leadership Conference Aug. 22 on Rice’s campus to explore the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) one year after it was signed into law.

Mental health a key priority at Rice University

Rice University’s efforts to support mental health and wellness go beyond advocating for individual self-care. The university fosters a culture of community care that enhances mental wellness in classrooms, offices and social settings.

US Sen. Cornyn’s staff visits Rice

Alaura Ervin, legislative assistant for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, toured several Rice Neuroengineering Initiative labs and the Ion Aug. 23, learning about the ways Rice is strengthening the workforce. (Photos by Nathan Cook)

Rice Business celebrates Stephen Zeff’s career, birthday

Rice Business celebrated the career of Professor Stephen Zeff at an Aug. 19 event honoring his 90th birthday.