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US research universities’ innovation and future to be examined at Ion event Feb. 24

Rice President Reginald DesRoches and ASU President Michael Crow, two distinguished leaders in higher education and public service, will discuss the evolving role of U.S. research universities in driving innovation, equity, accessibility and affordability and more Feb. 24 at the Ion — Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice. The event will include a livestream option with the recording available afterward.

Harnessing failure as an asset: How Rice researchers are innovating smarter wearable tech

A new study by mechanical engineers at Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing explores how programmed failure in heat-sealable, sheet-based systems can be used to protect devices, enable complex sequencing of actions and even streamline control mechanisms.

R-STEM education luncheon springs support from university partners

Fresh chamomile, marjoram and dianthus from Rice’s holistic garden welcomed nearly 90 guests to the spring R-STEM Partners Collaborative Luncheon hosted by the Office of STEM Engagement. Held at the Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science, the biannual event draws engagement from STEM supporters, university faculty and staff, nonprofits, industry and school districts from across the greater Houston area. 

Owls to face off with Sam Houston in home opener Feb. 19

Rice baseball will play its home opener against Sam Houston State University Feb. 19.

Rice computer science department invites Houston industry, community partners for discussion on generative AI and DeepSeek

The Rice Department of Computer Science and Ken Kennedy Institute invite Houston industry and community partners to an evening discussion on LLMs, DeepSeek and the future of generative AI.

Rice hosts Ukrainian dignitaries to discuss the ‘power of athletics’

Rice University Athletics recently welcomed Matvii Bidnyi, Ukraine’s acting minister of youth and sports, along with a delegation of Ukrainian sports leaders to campus as part of their U.S. visit.

Rice-led study finds 2D carbon material is 8 times tougher than graphene, resists cracking

Rice researchers found that a carbon material known as monolayer amorphous carbon is eight times tougher than graphene.

Annual event showcases AI and high-performance computing advances in energy

Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute will host its annual Energy HPC Conference Feb. 25-27.

Renowned artist Ryan McKinny to perform with Shepherd School students

Tickets are now available for the Shepherd School of Music’s upcoming recital “Ryan McKinny & Friends.”

Rice Wind Energy advances to final phase of Collegiate Wind Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Rice Wind Energy as one of 12 teams advancing to the final phase of the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition.

Rice tuition benefits help empower employees, boost careers and support families

Rice’s commitment to lifelong learning isn’t just for students. Recent updates to the university’s tuition benefits policies are making a significant difference in the lives of employees and their families, offering greater support for professional development and educational opportunities.

Rice opens the Rice Nexus, an innovation factory in the Ion focused on AI

Rice is celebrating the grand opening of the Rice Nexus, its flagship innovation hub in the Ion District designed to help faculty, students and alumni founders turn breakthrough research into high-impact startups.

Watch: Love springs eternal at Rice

Love is in the air at Rice. The campus provides not only rigorous academic programs and top-notch research; it also serves as the meeting ground for Owls to discover romance. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, fall in love with stories of Owls meeting, courting and eventually saying “I do.”

Owls open season with Puerto Rico Baseball Challenge

Rice opens its 110th college baseball season in a new venue as the Owls join seven other schools in the first Puerto Rico Baseball Challenge, Friday through Sunday.

Spring Fling returns to Moody Center for the Arts with Madison McFerrin and DJ DOUBLEDUTCH

The March 1 event runs from 7-9 p.m. with special access to the galleries from 5-7 p.m.