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The Rice Owls introduced international students and scholars to American football during an international football clinic Aug. 24....
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The Rice Sustainability Institute announces the inaugural recipients of the newly created Rice Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship. ...
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Rice engineers have developed an AI machine learning system for real-time sensing of flooded roads through existing data sources and reporting mechani...
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Texas’ energy reliability and the future of global energy supply chains are just a few of the topics addressed in the first annual Energy Insights – a...
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Globally, 800 million people living in hundreds of urban areas will face grave social and economic risks from sea level rise and routine coastal flood...
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Rice University inked a deal with the restaurant group LFG to bring Local Foods to campus as a vendor at Brochstein Pavilion. The new dining option wi...
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The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University is preparing for a monumental milestone, beginning a multiyear celebration this fall in honor of the s...
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ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI, could help humans with daily, creative tasks — even tasks typically th...
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Rice ranked by Niche as one of nation’s top 10 universities
Rice University wins an “A+” grade and ranks as one of the nation’s top 10 universities in the latest ratings of American colleges compiled by Niche.
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‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart
Carbon nanotube thread woven into athletic shirts gathered electrocardiogram and heart rate data that matched standard monitors and beat chest-strap monitors. The fibers are flexible and the shirts are machine washable.
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Transnational Asian Studies expands its offerings with three new faculty members
‘A true pioneer,’ the department works across boundaries in space, time and discipline.
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‘Truly magical’: O-Week welcomes new students despite pandemic pivots
Under challenging conditions, the experience remained as ‘intimate’ as ever thanks to Rice students' resilience and resolve.
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CPRIT grant establishes Genetic Design and Engineering Center
Rice faculty members led by bioengineer Gang Bao have been awarded a $4 million CPRIT grant to establish the Genetic Design and Engineering Center.
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‘Truly your class is one of a kind’: Rice’s Class of 2025 matriculates as largest ever
President Leebron challenges new students to prepare for a life of boldness, courage and contribution.
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Amitav Ghosh tackles the 'unthinkable' in 2021 Campbell Lecture Series on climate change
The global thinker offers parables for a planet in crisis Sep. 13 and 14. during an event that's free and open to the public.
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Class of 2025 welcomed to Rice in classic O-Week spirit
An emotional move-in day greeted students and parents alike.
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CAAAS asks: Has MLK’s dream been deferred?
The Very Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas will deliver annual lecture commemorating the 1963 March on Washington.
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Incoming freshmen RISE to the occasion
New 10-day residential seminar acquaints humanities and social sciences students with Rice, Houston, race and urban life.