Rice researchers took a big picture approach to studying food webs across sub-Saharan Africa...
Rice senior Pankti Mehta is channeling her drive to improve how people access and experience health care by combining computer science with hands-on c...
“One of the reasons that we have this symposium in the community is because we want the community to feel like they’re also part of Rice,” university ...
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....
Nuestra Herencia: A vibrant celebration of Latine Heritage Month at Rice
Rice celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 29 with a vibrant afternoon of music and dance at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall. The event, titled Nuestra Herencia — meaning "Our Heritage" — showcased lively performances from Rice Salseros, Rice Zouk, Los Buhos del Norte, the Academy of Folklore and Latin Rhythms and Mariachi Luna Llena.
‘Pac-Man effect’ offers precise control for advanced materials design
Rice researchers show that exposing superparamagnetic colloids to a rotating magnetic field that reverses direction after each revolution generates a “Pac-Man effect” due to magnetic relaxation.
Rice’s Scott Solomon contributes to Smithsonian study on ants that farm for themselves
Scott Solomon has played a key role in providing new insights into a unique relationship between ants and fungi.
Momentous: Personalized Scale for Global Impact: Rice unveils new strategic plan
Under the leadership of President Reginald DesRoches, Rice has unveiled a new strategic plan to become the world’s premier teaching and research university by delivering unparalleled personalized education and propelling breakthrough discoveries to transform lives and better humanity. Momentous: Personalized Scale for Global Impact serves as a road map for the next decade and reflects the collective contributions of the entire Rice community, capitalizing on the university’s size as a competitive advantage.
Rice builds community during National Night Out
Rice celebrated National Night Out Oct. 1 in the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center courtyard. Many campus organizations like Rice Emergency Medical Services, the Wellbeing and Counseling Center and the Rice Police Department were joined by the Houston Police Department to welcome hundreds of Owls and community members for food, games and to learn about the many resources provided by the attending groups.
Shalini Yadav at the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute met with state legislative offices to raise awareness about the critical role of synthetic biology.
Rice is part of multiuniversity research team that has secured $34.9 million from ARPA-H to accelerate the development of a bioelectronic implant designed to revolutionize treatment for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, improving patient experience and outcomes while reducing the development and manufacturing costs.
The report was released today, offering for the first time a snapshot of the lifetime experiences with crime of Houstonians.
Rice draws from best graduate students in the world with research reputation, student support
Robust research, renowned faculty, industry partnerships and a supportive community — a diverse group of incoming and returning Fulbright recipients cited these and other reasons for choosing to continue their studies at Rice University.
A family affair: Rice hosts fun, festivities and football for Families Weekend
Rice hosted Families Weekend Sept. 27-28, and over the course of the 48-hour period, parents, families and loved ones got an inside look at the unique Rice experience through engaging lectures, campus tours, a family tailgate for the Owls’ football game and much more.
