The Texas-France Space Hub aims to unite academic institutions and private enterprises, expanding commercial space presence in both countries....
Two university presidents hosted a conversation at the Ion Feb. 24 to discuss how American research universities serve the public. Rice University Pre...
Rice has established a new initiative aimed at refining world-class leadership development practices across campus, bringing together key representati...
Rice will welcome bôa as the headline music act at the third annual Moody X-Fest April 25 at Founder’s Court. The signature, rain-or-shine event celeb...
Rice has named seasoned special events executive Susan Christian as the first senior director of campus and community engagement and conference servic...
The 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) announced today the 42 startups invited to compete for more than $1 million in prizes April 10-12 at Ri...
A new study by mechanical engineers at Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing explores how programmed failure in heat-sealable, sh...
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Rice Wind Energy as one of 12 teams advancing to the final phase of the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition. ...
Fish thought to help reefs have poop that’s deadly to corals
May 2, 2023
Rice bioscientists have discovered the feces of fish that were long thought to promote healthy reefs can damage and, in some cases, kill corals.
Rice to hold 110th commencement May 5-6
May 1, 2023
Rice University’s 110th commencement ceremonies will be held May 5 and 6, concluding with the undergraduate ceremony at Rice Stadium the night of May 6 featuring an address from Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary and assistant to the president.
Faculty, students bestowed with awards recognizing superior teaching
May 1, 2023
Rice honored members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service at an awards ceremony hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence April 25.
NOMAS Rice hosts ‘Contextualizing Africa’ exhibition, panel
May 1, 2023
The Rice Architecture student chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) hosted a panel and exhibition opening titled "Contextualizing Africa: A Conversation” April 24 at Anderson Hall.
Matthews, Wise to receive ARA's Gold Medal at 2023 Laureates Awards
April 27, 2023
At the Association of Rice Alumni’s 2023 Laureates Awards ceremony May 4, the group will bestow its highest honor — the Gold Medal Award — to Kathleen Shive Matthews and Scott W. Wise. The annual ceremony also honored several prominent alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award and several members of the Rice community with the Meritorious Service Award.
Dogs a treat for Owls during finals
April 27, 2023
End-of-semester dog therapy sessions at Fondren Library are being sponsored in partnership with the Rice Student Association for those in need of a finals pick-me-up.
Study unlocks potential breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes treatment
April 27, 2023
Rice University scientists identified three biomaterial formulations that could help develop a more sustainable, long-term, self-regulating way to treat Type 1 diabetes using a new screening technique that involves tagging each biomaterial formulation in a library of hundreds with a unique “barcode.”
D. Colette Nicolaou wins George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching
April 24, 2023
For Despina Colette Nicolaou, successful teaching comes down to one thing — connection.
Faculty bestowed with award recognizing superior teaching
April 24, 2023
Nine faculty received the 2023 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors by votes from alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.
Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service
April 24, 2023
Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service. Here are recipients of some of this year's awards.