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Rice researchers unravel menopause timing, shedding light on ovarian aging and fertility

Led by Rice's Anatoly Kolomeisky, researchers have developed a theoretical framework that quantitatively predicts menopause timing.

Baker Institute symposium explores AI and future of work in context of U.S.-Mexico relations

The Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute hosted an inaugural event for its new line of research on AI policy and governance.

Rice researchers team up with UT, A&M to help rural Texas communities overhaul flood management system

Avantika Gori, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rice University, is leading an innovative project to address flooding in rural communities.

Salas, King named associate vice presidents for research

Rice's Office of Research has named Eduardo Salas and Michael King as associate vice presidents for research.

What does it mean to think across disciplines?

“Interdisciplinarity is not just something that happens between disciplines but actually many different knowledge projects with their own originary force,” said Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan.

Rice wins AAC Swimming and Diving Championship

The Rice swimming and diving team has won its first conference championship since the 2013-14 Conference USA Championship.

Rice’s new Leader Development Council unites key representatives to advance world-class leadership efforts

Rice has established a new initiative aimed at refining world-class leadership development practices across campus, bringing together key representatives from various departments and programs to drive this effort.

Wayne Graham Day to be celebrated March 7

Rice will celebrate the career of legendary baseball coach Wayne Graham by announcing several special commemorations of his enduring legacy as part of Wayne Graham Day March 7 when the Owls open a weekend series against Yale.

British alt-rock band bôa to headline Moody X-Fest

Rice will welcome bôa as the headline music act at the third annual Moody X-Fest April 25 at Founder’s Court. The signature, rain-or-shine event celebrates the Moody Experience and will include free food, swag and games.

Rice celebrates new Virani Undergraduate School of Business with Virani family, friends

Rice Business hosted a celebration Feb. 13 for the newly named Virani Undergraduate School of Business. Houston business and community leaders Farid and alumna Asha Virani ’89 made a historic gift to the university’s business program last fall, igniting a new era of opportunity for students.

Travel the world while receiving a top-notch education through Rice’s Online Master’s program

Leah Li, an international student pursuing a career in computer science, spent years looking for a program that would allow her to experience the world while also obtaining a high-level education to set her up for success.

Rice-led study finds focused ultrasound therapy improves cancer treatment

Combining an existing small-molecule protein therapy called tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis-inducing ligand with focused ultrasound can significantly reduce tumor size and burden in prostate cancer models, according to a new study published in Advanced Science by researchers at Rice and Vanderbilt.

Rice appoints Susan Christian to lead new campus events unit, establish conference services division

Rice has named seasoned special events executive Susan Christian as the first senior director of campus and community engagement and conference services.

Rice and UTHealth Houston advancing innovation in translational science

As a partner institution of the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences at UTHealth Houston, Rice has received approximately $1.69 million in grant funding to support pilot projects, student training and collaborative research in bioengineering, informatics, team science and related areas.

Rice Business Plan Competition, world’s largest and richest intercollegiate student startup competition, selects 2025 ventures

The 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) announced today the 42 startups invited to compete for more than $1 million in prizes April 10-12 at Rice University and the Ion in Houston.