Celebration of excellence: Political science honor society welcomes new Rice members, honors 2025 graduates Apr. 29, 2025
Rice’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, inducted 21 new members.
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Rice President Reginald DesRoches honored by Phi Beta Kappa for outstanding contribution to education Apr. 29, 2025
Rice President Reginald DesRoches was recognized for his visionary leadership and lifelong commitment to education at the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Houston’s Scholarship Awards Dinner, held April 23 at the Briar Club. DesRoches received the organization’s highest honor — Outstanding Contribution to Education — joining a distinguished group of leaders celebrated for their dedication to scholarship and public service.
Research takes center stage on Rice homepage amid national funding developments Apr. 29, 2025
With federal research funding in the headlines in recent months, Rice's Office of Public Affairs is spotlighting what’s at stake — and what’s possible — by putting the university’s research enterprise front and center on its newly updated homepage.
A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium-ion batteries Apr. 29, 2025
A new study led by researchers from the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice has introduced an innovative solution that could impact electrochemical energy storage technologies.
Rice professor Menachem Elimelech receives Sidney Loeb Award for groundbreaking work in water purification Apr. 29, 2025
Menachem Elimelech was honored with the Sidney Loeb Award at the European Desalination Society Conference held in Porto, Portugal, April 28.
Rice deepens global roots with new educational and research collaborations in India Apr. 28, 2025
As India’s influence grows in fields such as climate change, biotechnology and artificial intelligence, Rice is positioning itself to be a key collaborator.
At Rice, research opportunities help senior bring childhood dreams to life Apr. 28, 2025
For senior Dasseny Arreola, pursuing two majors, one minor, three research fellowships and even a novel was never about checking boxes.
Rice workshop unites global physicists to explore quantum frontiers Apr. 28, 2025
More than 80 scientists from around the globe gathered at Rice for the School on Electron Correlations and Topology.
Light-based data made clearer with new machine learning method Apr. 28, 2025
Rice researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels at interpreting optical spectra, potentially enabling faster and more precise medical diagnoses and sample analysis.
Moody X-Fest draws thousands with music, food, games Apr. 28, 2025
Founder’s Court buzzed with energy Friday as about 2,000 students gathered for Moody X-Fest.
Dateline Rice for April 28, 2025 (Weekend Edition) Apr. 28, 2025
Dateline Rice for April 28, 2025 (Weekend Edition)
‘New era in planet hunting’: Rice astronomers help capture striking images of planet formation Apr. 28, 2025
Astronomers, including Rice’s Andrea Isella and Charlie Gardner have unveiled new mages of planets.
Rice Digital Learning and Strategy to advance personalized education on global scale Apr. 28, 2025
Rice has announced the launch of Rice Digital Learning and Strategy, a reimagined office aimed at expanding the university’s impact through innovative digital learning initiatives.
Veloci wins the 2025 Rice Launch Challenge Apr. 28, 2025
Veloci, an innovative shoe company founded by Rice student-athlete Tyler Strothman, took home the top prize at the annual Napier Rice Launch Challenge (NRLC). The April 22 banner event featured pitches from the final five ventures of the competition to a panel of distinguished judges in front of a live audience.
Biotech trailblazers Robert Langer, Robert Ruffolo to headline RBL LLC launch event May 5 Apr. 28, 2025
The Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC will celebrate the official launch and lab opening of RBL LLC May 5 with a program featuring biotech pioneers Robert Langer and Robert Ruffolo.
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