Rice scientists have created a new type of 2D semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a “perfect” crystal....
Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Kelly Fox, executive vice president for operations, finance and support, greeted employees who have opted to par...
A new Rice study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called “racial realism” and considers how it fits into the broader spectrum ...
Venture capitalist John Doerr joined Doerr Institute for New Leaders’ director Bernie Banks at Rice March 26 for a wide-ranging conversation on leader...
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville), chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, visited Rice March 20 with a delegation of congressi...
Paul Smith's bases-loaded, two-out walk in the bottom of the 10th gave Rice a 3-2 win over UTSA in the series opener between the schools at Reckling P...
“Gender and sexuality studies is social theory made accessible,” said Lora Wildenthal, the John Antony Weir Professor of History and director of Rice’...
The global journeys of Rice University students were on display March 27 as the Office of Study Abroad hosted the 2026 Study Abroad Photo Contest Exhi...
“I feel really grateful for the opportunities that I’ve had now that I am here," said senior Michael Garcia....
The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies welcomed nonprofit leaders from acros...
The Olivier Award-nominated play traces the rise and fall of the Houston-based energy trading giant, translating complex financial systems into a fast...
New consumable hemp rules from the Texas Department of State Health Services are officially in effect, and the biggest change comes down to how THC is...
David Pierce returns to lead Rice baseball
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced Monday that David Pierce has been named the new Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach at Rice, returning to South Main where he served as an assistant under Wayne Graham from 2003-11.
Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts to highlight sustainable art during Earth Month
Through these thought-provoking collaborations, the Moody will serve as a hub for creative engagement with pressing climate issues.
Houston Symphony premieres Karim Al-Zand’s ‘Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks’
The piece was part of the “Korngold’s Violin Concerto & Cinderella” program, which explored the connections between storytelling and sound.
Doerr Institute’s ‘Leading Owls’ podcast highlights inspiring leaders at Rice
A new podcast from Rice’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders highlights inspiring Owls who serve as leaders in their respective fields.
Rice and UH scientists redefine chemical manufacturing method to solve carbon capture problem
A team of scientists led by Haotian Wang, associate professor in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice, and Xiaonan Shan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at University of Houston, have discovered simple yet elegant solutions to address a fundamental issue in carbon capture and utilization technology.
Energy Venture Day at CERAWeek selects 9 ‘most promising’ startups
Nine companies were named most promising at the annual Rice Alliance Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition at CERAWeek March 12, co-hosted with the Houston Energy Transition Initiative and TEX-E. The event showcases energy ventures driving efficiency and advancements toward the energy transition through fields such as carbon management, advanced manufacturing, hydrogen, grid technology and more. This year’s competition was a qualifying event for the Startup World Cup, powered by Pegasus Ventures. The top-scoring venture is invited to compete in the grand finale and a $1 million investment prize.
Rice sport management faculty break down brackets, business and ‘Big Dance’ strategy
As March Madness returns this month to captivate the sports world, faculty experts from Rice University’s Department of Sport Management are available to provide insights on the NCAA Tournament’s financial impact, marketing strategies, fan engagement and the all-important selection of teams for bracket pools.
A research team led by Rice's Yang Gao has uncovered new insights into the molecular mechanisms of ADAR1.
Rice has established the Rice Center for Membrane Excellence , dedicated to developing advanced membrane materials and separation technologies.
Creative crossroads: Scholars, artists converge at Rice to discuss Black aesthetic dialogues
The rich interplay between African American literature and the other arts took center stage at a two-day symposium at Rice March 7-8 where scholars, poets and artists explored the aesthetic, cultural and political dimensions of Black creative expression.
