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Rice experts available to discuss threats of government shutdown

As Congress debates a funding bill and time runs short to avert a government shutdown, Rice University faculty are available to discuss the rapidly changing situation.

Rice researchers take ‘significant leap forward’ with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer

Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes.

Mexico’s relationship with US and incoming Trump administration examined by Baker Institute experts in annual report

Mexico is likely to face challenges politically, economically and diplomatically in 2025, according to the newest edition of the Mexico Country Outlook from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy released this week. The report provides a strategic edge to investors, businesses and policymakers as they navigate Mexico’s complex, ever-evolving political and regulatory landscape as well as its relationship with the U.S. and President-elect Donald Trump.

New molecule-creation method a ‘powerful tool’ to accelerate drug synthesis and discovery

A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals.

New evidence exists for hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas on ancient Mars

A new study explores how variations in Mars’ crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet’s magmatic evolution and hydrological systems.

Rice slashes student costs by $650M over 5 years with free tuition program

Rice is proud to celebrate over five years of transforming access to higher education through The Rice Investment, the university’s signature financial aid program.

Supportive marriages key to caregiver well-being: Rice study reveals vital link for dementia spousal caregivers

A new study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spouses living with dementia.

Rice partners with Greentown Labs to accelerate innovation in Houston’s Ion District

Rice is joining a new partnership to support climate tech solutions through Greentown Labs, North America’s largest climate tech incubator.

Rice Business online MBA ranks No. 5 nationally, according to Poets&Quants

Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business has moved up in the ranks to No. 5 nationally for its online Master of Business Administration program, according to Poets and Quants’ rankings released today. The program was ranked sixth last year.

Rice, Houston Methodist launch pathbreaking Digital Health Institute to transform the future of health care

Rice and Houston Methodist have joined forces to establish the Digital Health Institute aimed at transforming health care for millions through advanced technology and collaborative expertise.

Researchers uncover strong light-matter interactions in quantum spin liquids

In a paper recently published in Nature Physics , an international group of researchers have found evidence of a quantum spin liquid in a material known as pyrochlore cerium stannate.

The Welch Foundation honors Rice’s Wang for pioneering contributions to sustainable energy solutions

The Welch Foundation, one of the nation’s leading private funders of basic chemistry research, has awarded the 2025 Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research to Haotian Wang, an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University.

Rice honors Nobel laureates Robert Curl and Richard Smalley at medal exhibit

Rice University celebrated a milestone in its scientific history Dec. 9 by displaying the Nobel Prize medals of late Rice chemistry professors Robert F. Curl ’54 and Richard Smalley at a daylong event held at the Welcome Center at Sewall Hall.

Leading executive recruiter John Strackhouse appointed chairman of Doerr Institute external board

World-class leader and talent recruiter John Strackhouse has been named chairman of the external board of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice.

Rice scientists develop coating for enhanced thermal imaging through hot windows

A team of Rice scientists has solved a long-standing problem in thermal imaging, making it possible to capture clear images of objects through hot windows.