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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.

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.