News Releases

Shepherd School alumni among 67th annual Grammy Award nominees

Several alumni from Rice’s Shepherd School of Music are in the running for Grammy Awards, continuing the school’s legacy of musical excellence with the 67th annual Grammy Awards set to be held Feb. 2.

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music to host Fall Chamber Music Festival

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music invites audiences to experience the artistry and collaboration of chamber music as 130 students showcase their talent in the upcoming Fall Chamber Music Festival.

Rice bioengineers shed light on dosing challenges for cancer immunotherapy

A team of Rice bioengineers has developed a mathematical model that clarifies why interleukin-12 ⎯ a potent immune-boosting protein that holds promise for cancer treatment ⎯ loses effectiveness over time when used as an immunotherapeutic.

Celebrating democracy: Rice Election Day activities to feature on-campus polling, civic celebration and watch party

Rice is gearing up for Election Day on campus Nov. 5.

Valentin Radutiu appointed professor of cello at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music

Acclaimed cellist Valentin Radutiu began his musical journey at the age of 6 when he started learning the cello from his father, a cellist with the Munich Radio Orchestra who had fled communist Romania.

Rice, Texas Medical Center institutions jointly award seed grants

Rice, together with Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Methodist Academic Institute, has awarded seed grants in support of research on health equity and digital health.

Rice study: Chinese scientists prioritize government service more than global peers

New Rice research finds Chinese scientists feel a greater obligation to serve their government with research efforts than international counterparts.

Rice-led study uncovers breakthrough in magnetism that could transform quantum computing and superconductors

A new study on iron-tin thin films reshapes scientific understanding of kagome magnets.

Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative hosts kickoff event, awards first round of seed grants

Leaders and researchers from Rice and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center came together this month to celebrate the launch of the Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative, first announced earlier this summer.

Reactor developed at Rice could make direct air capture more energy efficient

Rice researchers have developed an electrochemical reactor that has the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption and cost for direct air capture.

US fiscal, technology, oil, education policy examined by experts from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy

Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as U.S. fiscal, science and technology, energy transition and school choice policy are available in Election 2024: Policy Playbook, a series of policy briefs presented jointly by Rice and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. The series offers critical context, analysis and recommendations to equip policy leaders governing the U.S. and Texas in 2025.

Rice University announces historic gift to establish Virani Undergraduate School of Business

Houston business and community leaders Farid and Asha Virani have made a generous philanthropic gift to Rice's business program igniting a new era of opportunity for students. In recognition of this historic contribution, the current undergraduate business program will be named the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.

New study finds invasive plants drive homogenization of soil microbial communities across U.S.

A new study co-authored by Matthew McCary reveals that these species are reshaping soil microbial communities across the U.S., making them more uniform and altering how ecosystems function.

Rice reappoints key academic leaders Gorman, Matsuda, Higgs and Bruce

Rice University has announced the reappointments of Bridget Gorman as dean of undergraduates and Seiichi Matsuda as dean of graduate and postdoctoral studies, both for five-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.

Rice launches Center for Customer-Based Execution and Strategy at the Jones Graduate School of Business

Rice has launched the Center for Customer-Based Execution and Strategy (C-CUBES), housed within the Jones Graduate School of Business. The center is dedicated to researching, understanding and sharing customer-centered concepts and practices with for-profit and nonprofit organizations. It will serve as a hub for research scholars, business executives and nonprofit leaders to improve customer value, employee engagement and shareholder returns.