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Rice researchers use network analysis to understand mammal food web drivers across Africa

Rice researchers took a big picture approach to studying food webs across sub-Saharan Africa...

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Senior Spotlight 2026: For this aspiring physician, computer science is ‘empowering’ asset

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...

Myrtis Dightman, Harold Cash, James Boone at a panel at the 2026 Black Houston(s) Symposium

From arena to archive: Black Houston(s) reframes sport as lived experience

“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 ...

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'Perfectly symmetrical' 2D perovskites boost energy transport

Rice scientists have created a new type of 2D semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a “perfect” crystal....

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Rice applauds 150-plus employees’ service, impact

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 University study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called “racial realism”

Study examines diversity of Black perspectives on race relations

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 ...

Fireside Chat with John Doerr

Leadership in age of AI: John Doerr on purpose, innovation and the future

Venture capitalist John Doerr joined Doerr Institute for New Leaders’ director Bernie Banks at Rice March 26 for a wide-ranging conversation on leader...

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‘Nothing short of fantastic’: US Rep. Babin, staff tour Rice labs during campus visit

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 Park April 2.

Rice walks off UTSA to take series opener

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...

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Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality major and minor build ‘human literacy’ for today’s workplace

“Gender and sexuality studies is social theory made accessible,” said Lora Wildenthal, the John Antony Weir Professor of History and director of Rice’...

2026 Study Abroad Photo Contest Exhibition

Rice students showcase global perspectives at Study Abroad Photo Contest Exhibition

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...

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Rice student uncovers hidden histories of labor, identity, resilience in Rio Grande Valley

“I feel really grateful for the opportunities that I’ve had now that I am here," said senior Michael Garcia....

e-learning

OpenStax partners with Google’s Gemini Apps

OpenStax, the world’s largest nonprofit publisher of open educational resources (OER) based at Rice, announces a partnership with Google to expand access to relevant, trustworthy educational content. This partnership will enable the OpenStax library of more than 70 openly licensed, peer-reviewed textbooks to be discovered, searched and referenced within Google Gemini. These materials will be available to Gemini users 18 and older in the United States starting in August 2024. 

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Rice Owls teach international students about American football

The Rice Owls introduced international students and scholars to American football during an international football clinic Aug. 24.

Rice football

Owls to open year with three local opponents beginning with Sam Houston Aug. 31 at home

The Rice Owl football team will look to once again sweep games against local opponents in the 2024 season, opening the year against three straight foes from Houston and nearby Huntsville, Texas.

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Rice Sustainability Institute and Chevron partner to empower next-gen sustainable energy leaders

The Rice Sustainability Institute announces the inaugural recipients of the newly created Rice Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship.

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Thermochromic material could make indoor temperature control more energy-efficient

Rice engineers have developed a smart material that could significantly enhance energy efficiency for indoor space cooling. The new thermochromic polymer blend has an estimated lifespan of 60 years and is lower cost than existing thermochromics.

campus

President DesRoches shares message of care and concern

President Reginald DesRoches addresses the Rice community regarding the recent campus tragedy.

Pranavesh Panakkal, a postdoctoral researcher in civil and environmental engineering, analyzes data in Houston that senses road conditions during a flood situation.

Rice engineers develop AI system for real-time sensing of flooded roads

Rice engineers have developed an AI machine learning system for real-time sensing of flooded roads through existing data sources and reporting mechanisms.

Rice O-Week 2024

Classes underway at Rice after another rousing O-Week

Classes are now underway at Rice, following a lively and action-packed week of welcoming and introducing the Class of 2028 to its new academic home.

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President welcomes students back to campus

Welcome back to campus! I hope everyone had a great summer and you are all ready to hit the ground running this semester, strive for excellence in all you do and inspire others to do the same.

President's Welcome Party - O-week - 2024

Rice president’s welcome parties leave students feeling ‘exhilarated’

Rice recently welcomed the new parliament of Owls to campus, including more than 1,100 undergraduate students and 1,400 graduate students, at the President’s Welcome.