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Science and spirituality: Moody Fellow blends majors for holistic approach to health care

Now a junior at Rice on a pre-med track, Siddhant Patil has been busy double majoring in kinesiology and religion.

Owls soak in NCAA Tournament experience, go toe-to-toe with defending national champions

The Rice women’s basketball team was joined by the Owl fan base and community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last weekend as the team embarked on an invaluable and unforgettable March Madness experience.

Remembering Rice Baker Institute’s George Abbey, the ‘father of modern spaceflight’

George W.S. Abbey, senior fellow in space policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, passed away this week after an illness. He was 91.

Shepherd School Opera’s double bill at Rice April 5 and 7 to explore timely stories of remarkable women navigating corruption and abuse of power

A thought-provoking opera double bill set for April 5 and 7 from the Rice University Shepherd School of Music pairs works written nearly 300 years apart, each exploring remarkable women and timeless themes that remain all too relevant today.

Undocumented immigrants faced unique mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

Four years after the U.S. shut down in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, research from Rice University suggests undocumented immigrants’ mental health challenges were compounded due to stresses stemming from their unauthorized status.

Cherukuri discusses connection between academia and industry at Ion event

Paul Cherukuri, Rice University chief innovation officer, spoke with the CEO and CTO of Woodside Energy March 19 at an Ion event with more than 100 attendees including C-suite leaders from nearly every energy company.

Window into the Creative Mind: Pioneering concert explores the neural underpinnings of musical improvisation

At the March 20 concert at Rice University billed as a “Window into the Creative Mind,” the audience was also given a glimpse inside the mind of pianist and Shepherd School of Music musical arts Ph.D. candidate Chelsea de Souza.

Cheers to 40 years for Carmen Irvin

Carmen Irvin, executive assistant in Rice University’s Office of Access, Equity and Equal Opportunity, was celebrated for four decades of service at Rice March 21. She will retire from the university this month.

Ken Jett joins Rice’s Operations, Finance and Support as vice president of facilities and capital planning

Rice University’s Division of Operations, Finance and Support announced that Ken Jett will join as vice president of facilities and capital planning and president of the Rice Real Estate Company starting April 1. He will also serve on the president’s cabinet.

Rice student startups take top prizes at the 2024 Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition

Two student startups from Rice University won cash prizes for their energy companies at the Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition at CERAWeek March 20 — an annual event to showcase energy ventures driving efficiency and advancements toward the energy transition through fields such as renewables, hydrogen solutions and carbon storage.

Rob Lanier named 26th head men's basketball coach at Rice

Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Sunday that Rob Lanier has been named the 26th head men's basketball coach at Rice.

Rice honors newest NAE member James Tour with reception

Rice University honored chemist James Tour with a reception March 21 at the Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science for being named to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions accorded in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field. 

Women’s History Month lecture spotlights disability rights in debate over abortion access

University of Texas at Austin professor Alison Kafer visited Rice University March 19 to present the 2024 Women’s History Month Lecture: “Disability and Reproductive Justice.”

Scale and systems: A view of the energy innovation pipeline at CERAWeek

Leaders, faculty and fellows from Rice University spoke at CERAWeek March 18-22 to share their expertise or research on a myriad of topics relating to the energy transition. In line with Rice’s multidisciplinary culture, the experts represented the fields of materials science, nanoengineering, electrochemical sciences, social sciences, innovation and geopolitics.

Rice welcomes American Academy of Arts and Sciences for panel discussion on climate action

Rice University, in collaboration with the Houston Program Committee of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recently hosted a panel discussion on climate action featuring academy members and guests.