First class of RISE participants graduates from Rice
May 14, 2025
The inaugural cohort of Rice’s RISE (Responsibility, Inclusion and Student Empowerment) program received a commemorative stole to wear at commencement, symbolizing their participation in the pre-matriculation initiative.
‘Real change starts from an idea’: Rice’s sustainability project earns statewide honor
May 14, 2025
Rice’s Campus Services and Sustainability recently was recognized by Keep Texas Beautiful with its Beautify Texas Award in the Outstanding Program of the Year category. The department was honored for its “Give a Hoot! Donate Your Loot!” move-out collection campaign coordinated by the Office of Sustainability and Housing and Dining.
Rice engineers tackle sunlight intermittency in solar desalination
May 14, 2025
A team of Rice engineers has developed a system that could transform desalination practices, making the process more adaptable, resilient and cheaper. The new system is powered by sunlight and uses a creative approach to heat recovery for extended water production ⎯ with and without sunshine.
2 Rice scholars earn Pulitzer Prizes
May 13, 2025
Two members of the Rice community, one current student and one alumna, are among the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners recently announced, recognized for their powerful contributions to public service journalism.
McCracken and Zito lead Owls to series win
May 13, 2025
J. D. McCracken scattered three hits over seven innings and Michael Zito drove in three runs as Rice downed Wichita State 9-3 to capture the weekend series for the Owls.