$7.5M DOD grant backs ‘revolutionary’ multi-university research
Naomi Halas will lead a multi-university research project backed by a prestigious $7.5 million award from the Department of Defense.
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....
Rice hosted the Energy, Waste and the Environment in West Africa conference Sept. 12-13, an event that convened scholars, policymakers and artists to address pressing environmental issues in West Africa.
Another new wasp species discovered by researchers on Rice campus
A newly identified wasp species has been discovered on the university grounds.
Rice’s Shepherd School honors Hispanic heritage with Spanish-language recital
Culminating in an encore performance of “Cumbanchero” with fellow faculty from Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, Ana María Martínez’ “Noche Española” filled Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Sept. 13.
Rice launches ‘Policy Playbook’ with expert nonpartisan insights on key issues before the election
Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as the southern border, energy sustainability and resilient communities are available in ”Election 2024: Policy Playbook,” a new 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 ranked among ‘Best Value’ colleges by Wall Street Journal
Rice is being recognized by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for its exceptional value in higher education.
Rice recycles football stadium turf after Hurricane Beryl effects
Rice and its community partners are spearheading efforts to create sustainable futures by tackling environmental challenges with innovative solutions. A prime example is their latest initiative: recycling the old turf material from Rice Stadium.
Fondren recognizes Anna Shparberg as 2024 Shapiro Award winner
Anna Shparberg was recognized as the 2024 Shapiro Library Staff Innovation Award winner Sept. 10.
Rice offers flu and COVID-19 vaccines over four days at RMC
Rice will provide on-site flu vaccinations to all faculty, staff and students. The vaccines will be offered in the Rice Memorial Center.
Shepherd School’s 50th anniversary season kicks off with weekend of orchestral performances
When Rice junior Kayleigh Kim performs William Walton’s Violin Concerto with the Shepherd School of Music Symphony Orchestra, she’ll do so on a 335-year-old Stradivarius that is on loan to the school from a generous collector.