Journey Towards Justice: Rice students walk the path of civil rights history
A cohort of Rice University undergraduates boarded a bus bound for Alabama — not for vacation, but for a deeper understanding of America’s legacy of racial justice.
When classes began at Venice International University Sept. 8, a delegation from Rice University was there to witness it....
Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has launched a new EC-3 alternative teacher certification program to prepare the next generat...
Rice has named David Sholl, an internationally recognized expert in research strategy, clean energy and scientific leadership, as its new executive vi...
Rice faculty and leadership highlighted cutting-edge research and national collaborations during the Research Frontiers Showcase in Washington, D.C., ...
Rice’s Office of STEM Engagement, the Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute and Houston Methodist are launching a three-year program that eq...
Landing a job traditionally meant polishing a resume and sitting across from a hiring manager; today, the first “person” to evaluate you might not be ...
The 22nd annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum saw 50 ventures pitch their companies to a full crowd of investors and corporate leaders Sept....
Rice has released two new editions of its flagship publications — Rice Magazine and R3: Rice Research Review — offering readers a look at the universi...
Karen Lozano, Eduardo Salas elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rice professors Karen Lozano and Eduardo Salas have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest and most prestigious learned societies in the nation.
Huff OEDK Showcase honors student ingenuity and impact
Student engineering teams at Rice demonstrated how hands-on design can drive real-world impact at the 2025 Huff OEDK Showcase and competition. Held April 17 at the Ion, the event featured 81 student teams, 93 judges and hundreds of visitors.
‘Determined to find a solution’: Rice students create wellness app
A team of students from Rice is developing a mobile app to “make happiness a daily habit.” Named Sprout Wellness, the technology’s goal is to provide users with positive psychology-based activity plans to foster social connection, improve well-being and decrease depressive symptoms. It is available for download from the Apple App Store and will soon be available on GooglePlay.
Rice, HISD partnership is helping Sunrise Centers support students and families
A collaboration between Rice and Houston Independent School District is helping strengthen its Sunrise Centers.
Rice announces historic enrollment growth, expanding access and free tuition
Rice will increase access by growing the university’s student body, marking an unprecedented growth trajectory that began earlier this decade. The expansion is part of Rice’s commitment to access and is aligned with a strategic vision to solidify its position as a global leader in both teaching and research.
Rice launches groundbreaking Texas Linguistics Consortium to tackle language challenges statewide
Rice launches a first-of-its-kind collaboration: the Texas Linguistics Consortium.
Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology at Rice awarded a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
Intero Biosystems from University of Michigan wins Rice Business Plan Competition
Intero Biosystems — a life science company that has developed the first cell-derived human “minigut” replicating cell types, spatial structure and function of the human intestine — took home the grand prize at the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition.
Rice and ExxonMobil collaborate to advance global sustainable energy research
Rice and ExxonMobil have entered into a master research agreement to collaborate on research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions.