Over 500 students will conclude their academic journeys as Rice Owls when they walk during the December commencement ceremony Dec. 10.
Baylor and Rice researchers target bone metastases in breast cancer with $2.3M grant
Researchers are developing a novel antibody therapy to treat bone metastases in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.
OpenStax celebrates 25 years of transforming education
OpenStax, an educational initiative of Rice, is celebrating 25 years of expanding access to research-informed educational tools and resources for learners and educators worldwide. Throughout its history, OpenStax has served 36.7 million students across 153 countries and has saved students over $2.9 billion in related education costs.
Harmony in color: Eva LeWitt installation strikes a chord at Shepherd School
Meticulously draped inside the Shepherd School of Music’s Alice Pratt Brown Hall, a dazzling interplay of color, texture and movement now graces the wall above the entrance to Duncan Recital Hall.
Loaf at first sight: Community comes together for Chabad at Rice’s Mega Challah Bake
More than 50 Rice University students gathered Nov. 20 for the Mega Challah Bake hosted by Chabad at Rice.
Rice takes down Vermont after hot shooting night at Cancun Challenge
The Rice women’s basketball team had its best shooting night of the season en route to a 79-57 win over Vermont in the team’s final game of the Cancun Challenge Friday afternoon.
Rice closes Nassau Championship with 70-66 win over Iona
The Rice men’s basketball team took home a 70-66 victory over Iona to finish with a 2-1 record at the Nassau Championship.
Rice alum Camila Vinson selected as Knowles Teaching Fellow
Rice alumna Camila Vinson ’22 ’23 has been accepted into the Knowles Teacher Initiative Teaching Fellowship, a five-year program that supports early career high school teachers in their efforts to develop expertise and lead from the classroom.
Deep-sea marvels: How anglerfish defy evolutionary expectations
A groundbreaking Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike.
Rice senior aims to change public perceptions of law enforcement officers
The lives and lived experiences of law enforcement professionals were the focus of a Nov. 21 campus event, “Behind the Badge,” organized by Rice University senior Kelsea Whiting.
From ballet to quantum chemistry: Rice’s James Shee dances between worlds
James Shee’s journey from the ballet stage to the classroom may seem improbable, yet for Shee, it all stems from an appreciation for beauty.
Sandra Johnson, the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice, returned to campus for a fireside chat that celebrated her impactful career and the launch of her new book, “Soft Power for the Journey: The Life of a STEM Trailblazer.”
‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.
Senior Owls end on winning note
Rice jumped out early on South Florida and withstood a late challenge to send the senior class of 2024 out as winners in their final game at Rice Stadium, 35-28 on Saturday.
Filmmaker and alumnus Kyle Henry inspires Rice students with lessons on resilience, artistry
Returning to his alma mater, filmmaker Kyle Henry ’93 ’94 captivated Rice students with a candid 90-minute talk that offered hard-won advice and reflections on his prolific career in the film industry.