New Rice study explains shifting school enrollment across Houston region
A new report from the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) at Rice offers a clearer answer to a question many district leaders and families are asking: Where are all the students? University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Rice spring school brings together emerging and established leaders in quantum materials
More than 80 scientists and students from around the world gathered at Rice for the third annual Spring School on Electron Correlations and Topology.
Rice historian Brinkley’s ‘Cronkite’ to be adapted into feature film
Before Walter Cronkite became synonymous with trusted journalism, he was a young man in Houston, cutting his teeth on local stories.
Fondren Library marks 59th anniversary of Federal Depository program
Students, faculty and staff gathered at Fondren Library March 27 to celebrate nearly six decades of the library’s participation in the U.S. Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
Boniuk Institute charts global research agenda on religious violence and pluralism
Religious pluralism as an ideal exists around the world, flourishing under certain conditions of state, cultural and grassroot-level support. To do so, it requires active engagement, according to a new research paper from Rice’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance.
Rice spinoff Helix Earth raises $12M to tackle energy efficiency in commercial buildings
A Houston-based energy technology startup with roots at Rice has secured a major funding milestone, underscoring the growing impact of Rice-driven innovation in the clean energy industry.
Rice graduate programs earn strong national rankings in latest US News listing
Rice continues to earn national recognition for the strength and breadth of its graduate programs with multiple disciplines ranked among the nation’s best in the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools.
Rice researchers use network analysis to understand mammal food web drivers across Africa
Rice researchers took a big picture approach to studying food webs across sub-Saharan Africa
Senior Spotlight 2026: For this aspiring physician, computer science is ‘empowering’ asset
Rice senior Pankti Mehta is channeling her drive to improve how people access and experience health care by combining computer science with hands-on clinical insight.
From arena to archive: Black Houston(s) reframes sport as lived experience
“One of the reasons that we have this symposium in the community is because we want the community to feel like they’re also part of Rice,” university historian Portia Hopkins said.
‘Perfectly symmetrical’ 2D perovskites boost energy transport
Rice scientists have created a new type of 2D semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a “perfect” crystal.
Rice applauds 150-plus employees’ service, impact
Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Kelly Fox, executive vice president for operations, finance and support, greeted employees who have opted to participate in the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program March 27 in the Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Dore Commons.
Study examines diversity of Black perspectives on race relations
A new Rice study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called “racial realism” and considers how it fits into the broader spectrum of perspectives Black Americans hold about race relations.
Leadership in age of AI: John Doerr on purpose, innovation and the future
Venture capitalist John Doerr joined Doerr Institute for New Leaders’ director Bernie Banks at Rice March 26 for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, technology and the future of work.
‘Nothing short of fantastic’: US Rep. Babin, staff tour Rice labs during campus visit
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville), chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, visited Rice March 20 with a delegation of congressional staff to tour research facilities and learn about areas of focus across the university.
