News Releases

‘Breath(e)’: Art for climate and justice debuts at Rice

The Moody Center for the Arts at Rice will host “Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice,” an exhibition that highlights the intersection of environmental and social justice issues.

Rice Business Dean Peter Rodriguez appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Houston Branch board of directors

Economist Peter Rodriguez, dean of the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Houston Branch board of directors by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The Houston Branch board consists of seven members, four appointed by the Dallas Fed and three appointed by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.

Rice experts available to discuss potential U.S. TikTok ban

Rice University experts are available to provide insights into the ethical, economic and social implications of a potential TikTok ban.

Rice experts available to address Southern California’s life-threatening wildfires

Rice University experts are available to provide insights into the environmental, infrastructural and societal impacts of the windstorms and wildfires threatening Southern California.

Mathematical methods point to possibility of particles long thought impossible

New research by Rice physicists shows the possibility for particles that are neither bosons nor fermions.

Moody Center for the Arts announces spring 2025 programming schedule

Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts announces its spring 2025 programming schedule featuring artists, activists and scholars exploring the links between environmental and social justice.

Rice experts available to discuss bird flu

Rice University experts are available to provide insights on the scientific, environmental and computational aspects of bird flu.

Rice experts available to discuss major earthquake in China

Rice University experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.

Richard Lavenda’s ‘Upon Further Reflection’ set for Jan. 16 premiere

On Jan. 16, Rice’s Richard Lavenda will debut “Upon Further Reflection,” the second of seven commissioned works celebrating the Shepherd School of Music’s 50th anniversary.

Major breakthrough for ‘smart cell’ design

Rice bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. The research is a major breakthrough that could revolutionize therapies for complex conditions like autoimmune disease and cancer.

Chemists create eco-friendly method to make chlorine-based materials for drugs and chemicals

Rice chemists have developed a more environmentally friendly way to integrate chlorine into chemical building blocks.

Rice and Houston Methodist award seed grants for digital health research

The grants aim to accelerate the translation of technologies into clinical applications.

Baker Institute remembers Jimmy Carter

James A. Baker III, former secretary of state and honorary chair of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, remembers the 39th president.

Rice University on winter break Dec. 24-Jan. 1

Rice University will be on winter break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular operations Jan. 2.

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.