Rice, San Jacinto College renew Take Flight Scholars partnership
Rice and San Jacinto College formally renewed and expanded the Take Flight Scholars program partnership, celebrating a collaboration designed to increase educational access and create stronger transfer pathways for community college students.
Greaves, Hampton advance to NCAA Championships
The Rice men's track and field team had a great opening day of competition at the NCAA West Prelims in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with Jack Greaves and Ty Hampton advancing to the championship meet.
Van der Westhuizen advances to NCAA Championships
The Rice women's track and field team had a tremendous first day at the NCAA West Prelims on Friday in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with one Owl headed to the national championship in Eugene, Oregon, while two more advanced to Saturday's quarterfinals.
Sí se puede: Ship Channel bridge named for late Rice professor Richard Tapia
Houston’s Ship Channel bridge now honors the life and contributions of late Rice professor, Richard A. Tapia. The bridge, currently under construction as a new cable-stayed structure, was officially renamed the Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge during a dedication ceremony held May 26.
Summer at the Moody invites curiosity, connection, a few friendly spirits
The exhibition will be on view through Aug. 15.
Rice physicists advance ways to retrieve matter’s quantum entanglement
Rice professor Qimiao Si developed a theory that could lead to not only better understanding of quantum entanglement in quantum materials but also more ready usage in macroscopic systems.
Rice hosts translational brain research conference
InterfaceNeuro 2026 convened participants from academia, medicine, industry and government in order to explore potential collaborations, identify roadblocks and chart areas of convergent action. The event also served as a forum to engage on recent policy and governance developments touching on brain health.
Rice engineering students turn stroke rehab into interactive gameplay
A team of Rice mechanical and electrical engineering students has developed an interactive, modular rehabilitation system designed to make stroke recovery more engaging, adaptable and effective for patients at home.
New model shows how packaged DNA changes shape during replication
Rice professor Peter Wolynes recently published a paper describing how chromosome shape changes during mitosis could rely on a specific type of two-motor system.
Clinical trial seeks to advance intuitive assistive robotics for people with paralysis
Rice, in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine, will join BrainGate, a consortium of universities and academic medical centers working on creating brain-computer interface technologies.
Men’s track and field has 6 athletes qualify for NCAA West Prelims
The Rice men's track and field team will send six Owls to the NCAA West Prelims this week in Fayetteville, Ark. The four-day meet will begin on Wednesday, May 27.
Women’s track and field qualifies 12 Owls to NCAA West Prelims
The No. 28 Rice women's track and field team will be well-represented at the NCAA West Prelims, with 12 Owls qualifying for the meet in Fayetteville, Ark. The four-day meet will begin on May 27.
Rachel Kimbro has been reappointed dean following a term marked by expanded research investment, new academic programs and increased opportunities for students.
Making an Exoneree challenges Rice students to investigate potential wrongful convictions
Making an Exoneree is a new class at Rice where students work with people in prison to reinvestigate cases that may involve wrongful conviction.
Rice, HPE partner to spark STEM curiosity through World Cup-themed learning
As Houston prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup this summer, Rice’s Center for STEM Engagement is leveraging the global spotlight to connect local students with hands-on science and technology — reinforcing Rice’s role as an Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter.
