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At Rice, research opportunities help senior bring childhood dreams to life

For senior Dasseny Arreola, pursuing two majors, one minor, three research fellowships and even a novel was never about checking boxes.

Rice workshop unites global physicists to explore quantum frontiers

More than 80 scientists from around the globe gathered at Rice for the School on Electron Correlations and Topology.

Light-based data made clearer with new machine learning method

Rice researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels at interpreting optical spectra, potentially enabling faster and more precise medical diagnoses and sample analysis.

Moody X-Fest draws thousands with music, food, games

Founder’s Court buzzed with energy Friday as about 2,000 students gathered for Moody X-Fest.

‘New era in planet hunting’: Rice astronomers help capture striking images of planet formation

Astronomers, including Rice’s Andrea Isella and Charlie Gardner have unveiled new mages of planets.

Rice Digital Learning and Strategy to advance personalized education on global scale

Rice has announced the launch of Rice Digital Learning and Strategy, a reimagined office aimed at expanding the university’s impact through innovative digital learning initiatives.

Veloci wins the 2025 Rice Launch Challenge

Veloci, an innovative shoe company founded by Rice student-athlete Tyler Strothman, took home the top prize at the annual Napier Rice Launch Challenge (NRLC). The April 22 banner event featured pitches from the final five ventures of the competition to a panel of distinguished judges in front of a live audience.

Biotech trailblazers Robert Langer, Robert Ruffolo to headline RBL LLC launch event May 5

The Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC will celebrate the official launch and lab opening of RBL LLC May 5 with a program featuring biotech pioneers Robert Langer and Robert Ruffolo.

‘Supporting you, celebrating you’: Rice salutes staff members at annual appreciation event and awards ceremony

President Reginald DesRoches welcomed hundreds of Rice University staff members to a morning breakfast and recognition ceremony April 23 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Themed Supporting You, Celebrating You, the gathering highlighted the university’s successes and staff’s accomplishments during the previous year and a glimpse into Rice’s trajectory in the coming years.

Rice celebrates outstanding faculty and students at annual University Awards Ceremony

Rice honored exceptional faculty, staff and students for their dedication to teaching, mentoring and service at the annual University Awards Ceremony and Reception April 24, hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE).

Rice honors Brown, Julia, Martinez, Moore, Quintanilla and Walker with 2025 Staff Excellence Award

Rice University recognized six outstanding staff members with the 2025 Staff Excellence Award during the annual staff appreciation event April 23, celebrating their extraordinary dedication and service to the university community.

Robert Langer to speak at Rice May 5 for President’s Lecture Series

Rice will welcome Robert Langer, one of the world’s most influential biotechnology innovators, for a keynote address as part of its President’s Lecture Series May 5.

‘Kindness matters’: Victoria Langlais wins Elizabeth Gillis Award

Victoria Langlais, senior assistant dean of human resources and administration in Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, was named this year’s winner of the Elizabeth Gillis Award for Exemplary Service at President Reginald DesRoches’ annual event celebrating staff accomplishments April 23.

Senior Spotlight: Sophie Urban ’25

Torn between a conservatory and a university experience, Sophie Urban said she chose Rice for the “best of both worlds”: world-class musical training and a close-knit community.

Blending tradition and innovation: Rice Architecture students learn from world-renowned Chinese architects

Rice Architecture students embarked on a "life-altering" trip to China as part of a course project where they learned from world-renowned architects and explored the differences between urban and rural life and infrastructure across the globe.