OwlSpark announces students, alumni and staff selected for its 13th cohort
OwlSpark, Rice’s startup and small business accelerator for Rice-affiliated ventures, brings together 11 companies in the program’s 13th year who represent a new wave of entrepreneurs tackling challenges across technology, consumer products, health care and more. Since 2013, the accelerator has supported 229 founders and launched 104 ventures with participants collectively raising more than $116 million in funding.
New roadmap advances catalytic solutions to destroy ‘forever chemicals’
A team of researchers from Rice, Carnegie Mellon University and other leading global institutions has outlined a bold new roadmap for harnessing heterogeneous catalysis to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called “forever chemicals” that have contaminated water supplies worldwide.
Kosmos 482’s return being watched closely by Rice experts
Rice University experts are available to discuss Kosmos 482.
Rice professor Moshe Vardi honored for ‘moral courage’ at Holocaust Remembrance Gala
Rice's Moshe Vardi was honored with the Defender of Courage Award at the Holocaust Remembrance Association’s Upstanders Arise gala at the George Theater in Houston.
Christopher Johns-Krull to serve as interim EVP for research
Christopher Johns-Krull , professor of physics and astronomy, will serve as interim executive vice president for research, beginning July 1.
Sara Denison and Khoi Nguyen honored with Sallyport Award for service and leadership
Rice University students Sara Denison and Khoi Nguyen have been named this year’s recipients of the Sallyport Award, presented annually at commencement ceremonies by the Association of Rice Alumni to students who embody the “spirit of Rice” and exemplify a deep commitment to the university through service, leadership and dedication to the Rice community.
Rice will celebrate almost 3,000 graduates during commencement ceremonies
Rice will congratulate almost 3,000 students who have dutifully earned their college diplomas during commencement weekend May 9-10. For more information, including updates to the policies and procedures for commencement events, please visit the Rice commencement website.
Rice faculty experts discuss ethical guidelines for building responsible AI
Experts from Rice spoke about how AI is reshaping society, industry and human behavior.
Powered by play: Engineering students blend circuits, code and imagination
Everywhere you turned at the final showcase for Design of Mechatronic Systems, something moved, danced, blinked or spun.
Understanding the unthinkable: ‘October 8’ screening sparks reflection at Rice
More than 100 people turned out for a screening of a documentary that examines the alarming rise of antisemitism and radicalization on college campuses following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
Rice to break ground on Moody Center Complex for Student Life May 8
Rice will break ground on the Moody Center Complex for Student Life at 3 p.m. May 8, marking a transformative moment for the university’s commitment to student engagement, development and success.
Kinder Institute study shows Houstonians may be underprepared for disasters
As hurricane season approaches new insights from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlight Harris County households’ disaster preparedness.
Outstanding graduates share their stories
As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of standout graduates.
Senior Spotlight: Arthus Morrison de la Bassetiere ’25
Arthus Morisson de la Bassetiere, a senior mechanical engineering major and men’s tennis player from Reims, France, has his sights set far beyond the court — he wants to be one of the first French people to walk on the moon.
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