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Rice scholar examines Pope Francis’ legacy of interfaith relations, human rights and a more representative Catholic Church

Following Pope Francis’ death, Craig Considine, a senior lecturer in sociology at Rice, scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue is available to discuss the late pontiff’s life and legacy.

Rice experts available to discuss environmental research, insights ahead of Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches April 22, Rice University experts are available to provide insight into their research on a range of environmental topics.

Global innovation takes center stage at Rice as undergraduate teams tackle health inequities

At the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies’ 15th annual Undergraduate Design Competition, the future of global health innovation was on full display.

Rice scientists uncover quantum surprise: Matter mediates ultrastrong coupling between light particles

A team of Rice researchers has developed a new way to control light interactions using a specially engineered structure called a 3D photonic-crystal cavity that could enable transformative advancements in quantum computing, quantum communication and other quantum-based technologies.

Lilie announces 2025 Rice Innovation Fellows cohort

The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) has introduced the 2025 Rice Innovation Fellows cohort, a dynamic group set to lead the future of scientist- and engineer-driven spinout ventures from Rice labs.

Rice launches groundbreaking Texas Linguistics Consortium to tackle language challenges statewide

Rice launches a first-of-its-kind collaboration: the Texas Linguistics Consortium.​

Inside Yellowstone’s fiery heart: Rice researchers map volatile-rich cap, offering clues to future volcanic activity

A team of researchers from Rice, University of New Mexico, University of Utah and the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered a sharp, volatile-rich cap just 3.8 kilometers beneath Yellowstone’s surface.

Rice University and MoreThan Capital form strategic partnership to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in Houston

Rice and MoreThan Capital are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Anthropologist Dominic Boyer awarded Guggenheim Fellowship for work on electrification and climate justice

Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology at Rice awarded a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

AI tool unlocks long-standing biomedical mystery behind Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

A study led by Rice's Peter Wolynes introduces RibbonFold, a new computational method capable of predicting the structures of amyloids.

Rice engineering design showcase and competition to be held April 17

The Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK), Rice’s signature hub for undergraduate engineering innovation, will hold its annual Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase and competition April 17 at the Ion.

Intero Biosystems from University of Michigan wins Rice Business Plan Competition

Intero Biosystems — a life science company that has developed the first cell-derived human “minigut” replicating cell types, spatial structure and function of the human intestine — took home the grand prize at the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition.

Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra welcomes new leader Miguel Harth-Bedoya with ‘New Beginnings’ concert

The concert marks Miguel Harth-Bedoya’s first time conducting the Symphony Orchestra since joining the Shepherd School faculty as distinguished resident director of orchestras and professor of conducting.

Rice and ExxonMobil collaborate to advance global sustainable energy research

Rice and ExxonMobil have entered into a master research agreement to collaborate on research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions.

Rice public health expert says uptick in US measles cases arising due to multiple factors

Amid an uptick in measles cases in the U.S., Rice University public health expert Kirstin Matthews is available to discuss recent cases.