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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.

Shepherd School of Music faculty and alumni garner multiple Chamber Music America Awards

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music is celebrating an exceptional showing at the Chamber Music America Awards as its faculty and alumni received three of the organization’s top honors.

Rice’s Veiseh elected to the National Academy of Inventors

Rice bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been elected as a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded to inventors.

Christian nationalism’s politics may not be strictly authoritarian, suggests Rice research

A new study from Rice sheds light on the complex moral foundations of Christian nationalism (CN), showing that understanding the different intuitions behind it can help us better grasp its political and social impact.

New study reveals quasiparticle loss in extreme quantum materials

A study by Rice physicist Qimiao Si unravels the enigmatic behaviors of quantum critical metals.

Rice School of Architecture unveils ‘campus within a campus’ with new William T. Cannady Hall and MD Anderson Hall renovation

The Rice School of Architecture is proud to announce the opening of William T. Cannady Hall for Architecture and a strategic renovation of MD Anderson Hall. 

Rice researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others

A recently published review paper from researchers at Rice University sheds light on human memory.

Rice experts available to discuss NASA Artemis II delay

Experts from Rice are available to provide insights on a variety of space-related topics.

Rice experts available to discuss major earthquakes in California

Following the series of major earthquakes that struck California, Rice experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.

Richard Baraniuk honored with 2025 IEEE Signal Processing Medal

Richard G. Baraniuk, the C. Sidney Burrus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, has been awarded the 2025 IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal.

Baylor and Rice researchers target bone metastases in breast cancer with $2.3M grant

Researchers are developing a novel antibody therapy to treat bone metastases in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.

OpenStax celebrates 25 years of transforming education

OpenStax, an educational initiative of Rice, is celebrating 25 years of expanding access to research-informed educational tools and resources for learners and educators worldwide. Throughout its history, OpenStax has served 36.7 million students across 153 countries and has saved students over $2.9 billion in related education costs.

Deep-sea marvels: How anglerfish defy evolutionary expectations

A groundbreaking Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike.