New Rice, UH partnership aims to address real-world solutions for plastics recycling
The Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute are launching a strategic partnership to advance scalable, real-world solutions for plastics circularity by integrating policy, economics, science and engineering.
Rice experts share sustainability strategies for Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale boom
A delegation of researchers from Rice’s WaTER Institute traveled to Argentina’s Neuquén province this month to help address a pressing question facing one of the world’s fastest-growing energy regions: how to balance rapid oil and gas development with long-term environmental sustainability.
Rice’s open enrollment period for benefit plans is April 3-17
Rice’s open enrollment period for employee benefit plans will run from April 3-17. To give employees a way to better explore their benefits options, the campus will hold its annual RiceFest benefits fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 7 at Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall.
3rd annual Earth Month Kick-Off festival April 1
Rice's Office of Sustainability invites the campus community to join the third annual Earth Month Kick-Off Festival from 12:30-3:30 p.m. April 1 at the Grand Hall in Rice Memorial Center.
Rice rises in national patent rankings
Rice continues to strengthen its position as a leader in innovation, rising to No. 66 in the 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities List for utility patents, released by the National Academy of Inventors. The university moved up two spots from last year , with 29 patents issued during the 2025 calendar year.
Rice powers March Madness behind scenes as South Regional host in Houston
Rice once again found itself at the center of the college basketball world, serving as the official host institution for the NCAA Men’s Basketball South Regional and helping transform Houston into a hub for March Madness.
Senior Spotlight 2026: Marek at the helm of engineering and sailing
For Rice senior Leo Marek, engineering is about finding the small changes that make big systems run better.
Women's team has stellar weekend at Victor Lopez Classic
The Rice women's track and field team had a tremendous weekend in front of their home crowd at the 43rd annual Victor Lopez Classic at the Wendel D. Ley track.
Men's team has tremendous showing at Victor Lopez Classic
The Rice men's track and field team shined on their home track, with many season bests and event titles at the 43rd annual Victor Lopez Classic at the Wendel D. Ley track.
Rice takes down FAU 8-1 to secure series victory
Garet Boehm, Cole Green and Colin Robson each hit home runs, including Boehm's first career grand slam, as Rice won the series from Florida Atlantic, 8-1, Sunday afternoon at Reckling Park.
Rice has received a grant from the Houston Endowment to expand opportunities for students in the Master of Social Policy Evaluation (MSPE) program and to strengthen the impact of nonprofit work across Houston.
Rice changemakers recognized by Houston Woman Magazine
Two Rice leaders and three alumni have been named among “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2025” by Houston Woman Magazine.
Geopolitics experts see Iran conflict as long-term, systemic shock to global energy, trade networks
Energy security has become central to how global leaders are weighing policy responses and considering the risks of further escalation regarding the conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, according to the experts on the latest episode of “Baker Briefing,” the foreign and domestic policy podcast from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
‘More dangerous and unpredictable’: Experts discuss ongoing Iran conflict
“The war in Iran has entered a more dangerous and unpredictable phase,” said David Satterfield, former U.S. ambassador and director of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy in the latest episode of “Baker Briefing,” the institute’s podcast that explores timely topics with domestic and foreign policy.
The art of learning across disciplines, cities
“I think Rice brings out the best in you,” sophomore Antara Varma said. “And it helps you realize that being your best self is something that can actually exist.”
