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Rice mathematician Chelsea Walton named 2025 AMS Fellow

Chelsea Walton , a professor of mathematics at Rice, has been named a 2025 fellow of the American Mathematical Society.

ENRICH and The Bookout Center host inaugural event to boost Rice-Houston Methodist research collaboration

The Educational and Research Initiatives for Collaborative Health (ENRICH) at Rice University and The Bookout Center at Houston Methodist hosted the first joint faculty engagement event aimed at fostering collaboration between researchers at the two institutions.

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music to host Fall Chamber Music Festival

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music invites audiences to experience the artistry and collaboration of chamber music as 130 students showcase their talent in the upcoming Fall Chamber Music Festival.

Rice hosts Southeast Mellon Mays Fellowship conference, fostering future scholars in humanities and social sciences

The Southeast Regional conference of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program unfolded at Rice Nov. 1-3, gathering undergraduate fellows from across the Southeast to present their research, connect with peers and explore graduate school opportunities.

Rice to honor veterans at annual ceremony Nov. 11

Rice will recognize Owls who have served in the United States military, including the veterans among faculty, staff and students, at its 21st annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Rice Memorial Chapel and Ray Courtyard.

Rice community celebrates democracy on Election Day with voting and campus activities

Members of the Rice University community enjoyed the first Election Day block party held Nov. 5 in the Academic Quad.

Diwali celebrations ’light‘ campus

The Rice community celebrated Diwali with two vibrant events highlighting the cultural significance of the Hindu festival of lights.

Rice opens season with 77-70 victory over FIU in Lanier’s debut

The Rice men’s basketball team opened the 2024-25 season with a 77-70 victory over FIU at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 5.

Rice bioengineers shed light on dosing challenges for cancer immunotherapy

A team of Rice bioengineers has developed a mathematical model that clarifies why interleukin-12 ⎯ a potent immune-boosting protein that holds promise for cancer treatment ⎯ loses effectiveness over time when used as an immunotherapeutic.

Community leaders gather at Rice to connect, discuss leadership

Bernie Banks, director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice, spoke about the importance of leadership development during a community dialogue event with local leaders from the Houston area Oct. 30.

Wishes and consequences: Lovett Theater presents ‘Into the Woods’ Nov. 7-9

Rice’s Lovett Theater is back after a 15-year hiatus with “Into the Woods,” a spellbinding production that brings together iconic fairy-tale characters in a story about wish fulfillment, its consequences and the complexities of life.

Rice student group brings awareness to lung cancer

Rice American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, the local branch of the national student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of and access to lung cancer screening, is bringing attention to lung cancer during National Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.

Rice’s WaTER Institute leads the charge in making cleaner water through nanotech

Providing access to safe drinking water can save more lives than doctors

Aston Martin F1 Team brings race car, conversation series to Rice campus

The Aston Martin Formula One Team (AMF1) and Motorsport Culture Collective (MCC) hosted an evening of panel discussions on the commercial side of racing at Rice this month. Students from Rice as well as Texas Southern University piled into Kraft Hall’s auditorium to listen to panelists from AMF1 personnel and partners such as Valvoline and were treated to a networking event in the courtyard outside Rice’s Valhalla with food provided by Trill Burger.

Alumni Weekend highlights Rice’s growth, alumni success

Rice’s Alumni Weekend welcomed alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community for a weekend of festivities, fellowship and football Nov. 1-2. Part Homecoming and part class reunion, Owls reconnected and contemplated the past, present and future of the beloved institution.