As India’s influence grows in fields such as climate change, biotechnology and artificial intelligence, Rice is positioning itself to be a key collabo...
For senior Dasseny Arreola, pursuing two majors, one minor, three research fellowships and even a novel was never about checking boxes....
More than 80 scientists from around the globe gathered at Rice for the School on Electron Correlations and Topology....
Rice researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels at interpreting optical spectra, potentially enabling faster and more pre...
Founder’s Court buzzed with energy Friday as about 2,000 students gathered for Moody X-Fest....
Astronomers, including Rice’s Andrea Isella and Charlie Gardner have unveiled new mages of planets....
Rice has announced the launch of Rice Digital Learning and Strategy, a reimagined office aimed at expanding the university’s impact through innovative...
Veloci, an innovative shoe company founded by Rice student-athlete Tyler Strothman, took home the top prize at the annual Napier Rice Launch Challenge...
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 ...
President Reginald DesRoches welcomed hundreds of Rice University staff members to a morning breakfast and recognition ceremony April 23 at Tudor Fiel...
Rice honored exceptional faculty, staff and students for their dedication to teaching, mentoring and service at the annual University Awards Ceremony ...
Rice University recognized six outstanding staff members with the 2025 Staff Excellence Award during the annual staff appreciation event April 23, cel...
Owls capture Bayou Bucket after captivating overtime shootout
September 11, 2023
The Bayou Bucket trophy is headed back to South Main for the first time since 2010.
Owls open season with Rice Invitational title
September 11, 2023
The Rice Owls men’s cross country team captured a season-opening team win at the 47th annual Rice Invitational Friday evening.
Antidepressants may reduce negative memories while improving overall memory, according to Rice study
September 11, 2023
New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improving overall memory function.
You can leave your gloves on: Rice-developed material burns viruses, safe for skin
September 11, 2023
A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could be used to make sustainable, multiuse personal protective equipment. Marquise Bell, a Rice graduate student who is the lead author of the research, was also part of this year’s NextProf Nexus workshop, a national, competitive faculty development program for engineering students from underrepresented groups.
Immigrant amnesty could increase their wages and US economy, according to Baker Institute report
September 11, 2023
Granting undocumented immigrants amnesty and legal status would improve the U.S. labor market, argues a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Rice custodial staff recognized for service, dedication
September 11, 2023
Rice's custodial staff was honored recently during a reception and luncheon in the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall. This event was held in lockstep with a national celebration that occurs yearly on the second week of September.
Rice celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 11, 2023
Rice University is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, by spotlighting the history, contributions and achievements of Latino communities, especially as they relate to the campus community.
Humanities NOW conversation at Rice to explore ethics of AI
September 10, 2023
Rice’s next Humanities NOW conversation, “Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” will be held in-person at noon Sept. 18 in the Humanities Building, Room 117.
New Rice Continuing Studies course to explore generative AI, effects on humanity
September 10, 2023
The Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice will host a course exploring the possibilities and potential perils of generative artificial intelligence (AI) starting Sept. 20.
September 8, 2023
HX Venture Fund hosted its third annual Venture Houston conference Sept. 7 in Rice’s Stude Concert Hall where entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business leaders convened to network and learn about the future of clean energy.