Rice News Archive - 2024

Rice University on winter break Dec. 24-Jan. 1 Dec. 20, 2024

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 Dec. 20, 2024

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.

Local students fill Tudor Fieldhouse for 11th annual School House Mania games Dec. 20, 2024

Rice’s Tudor Fieldhouse turned into a bustling educational classroom as thousands of energetic students from schools around the greater Houston area learned about mathematics and science while attending Owls’ basketball games.

Rice researchers take ‘significant leap forward’ with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer Dec. 20, 2024

Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes.

Dateline Rice for Dec. 20, 2024 Dec. 20, 2024

Dateline Rice for Dec. 20, 2024

Rice vice president for IT to take on new role Dec. 20, 2024

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Paul Padley will transition into an advisory role on July 1, 2025.

Mexico’s relationship with US and incoming Trump administration examined by Baker Institute experts in annual report Dec. 20, 2024

Mexico is likely to face challenges politically, economically and diplomatically in 2025, according to the newest edition of the Mexico Country Outlook from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy released this week. The report provides a strategic edge to investors, businesses and policymakers as they navigate Mexico’s complex, ever-evolving political and regulatory landscape as well as its relationship with the U.S. and President-elect Donald Trump.

Dateline Rice for Dec. 19, 2024 Dec. 19, 2024

Dateline Rice for Dec. 19, 2024

2024 Rice wrap: A look back on a year of ‘transformative growth’ Dec. 19, 2024

Rice concluded the year on a high note, celebrating a year of transformative growth, achievements and community spirit.

New molecule-creation method a ‘powerful tool’ to accelerate drug synthesis and discovery Dec. 19, 2024

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.

Broadening access and building dynamic urban communities: Glasscock School unveils new strategic plan Dec. 19, 2024

Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has unveiled its new strategic plan, looking to broaden access while advancing the social, educational and economic vitality of dynamic urban communities in Houston and beyond.

New evidence exists for hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas on ancient Mars Dec. 19, 2024

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.

Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception at Rice celebrates culture, community Dec. 18, 2024

Rice hosted the Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception Dec. 16 at Cohen House. The soiree was attended by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the advisory board members as well as several notable Houstonians.

Let’s rodeo, Owls! Tickets for Rice Night at the Rodeo on sale now through Jan. 14 Dec. 18, 2024

Rice students, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to participate in Rice Night at the Rodeo Tuesday, March 11.

Rice slashes student costs by $650M over 5 years with free tuition program Dec. 18, 2024

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.