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 undergraduates win coveted Goldwater Scholarship
Rice University students Emma Codianne and Daniel Wang have won the Barry Goldwater Scholarship , an annual award that recognizes pioneering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) undergraduates in the United States.
Rice recognized among ‘New Ivies’ by Forbes
Rice University is included on Forbes’ exclusive list of “New Ivies” which turn out the smartest and most driven graduates “craved by employers of all types.” Citing mounting challenges facing the nation’s traditional Ivy League universities, the influential business magazine surveyed hiring managers to help compile a cohort of 20 “ascendant” universities — 10 public and 10 private — that produce talented graduates who are applauded in the workforce.
Rice doctoral alum turned Google executive wins technical Emmy
Rice doctoral alumnus and current Google executive and technical fellow Parthasarathy Ranganathan has won a technical Emmy for “design and deployment of efficient hardware video accelerators for cloud.”
Rice senior awarded Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to pursue graduate studies at Stanford University
Rice University senior Ryan Wang has been selected as a recipient of the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey. The scholarship will enable him to pursue graduate studies at Stanford University, where he will probe deeper into bioengineering with a focus on neuroscience.
Rice360 2024 graduation breakfast honors graduates, Karthik Soora and Michael Merson
Rice360 celebrated graduates of the 2024 class that completed its global health technologies minor, and it honored alumnus Karthik Soora ’11 and New York University’s Dr. Michael Merson at a breakfast and award ceremony May 3.
Rice student art showcased at 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice
A showcase of art from Rice University is on display in Venice, Italy, during the prestigious Venice Biennale, offering a glimpse into the innovative and collaborative work of students and visiting artists.
In January 2024 alone, more than 280 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the U.S. As this type of legislation and policies are becoming more prevalent across the country, a new paper from researchers at Rice University concludes that the negative effects are felt profoundly not just by members of the LGBTQ+ community but by those who work in roles supporting them.
Rice English professor Tim Morton selected as National Book Award judge
Timothy Morton , Rice University’s Rita Shea Guffey Chair in English, has been selected as a judge for the National Book Award in the nonfiction category.
InterfaceRice 2024 conference convenes neuroengineering experts
The Rice Neuroengineering Initiative recently held its two-day InterfaceRice 2024 as experts in neuroscience, neuroengineering, neurotechnology and neurosurgery convened for an event that connects Rice and the Texas Medical Center with global researchers and clinicians.
Rice Business celebrates future trailblazers and world-changers at commencement
A new cohort of Rice University Master of Business Administration graduates crossed the stage May 3 and are heading out into the world to bring their knowledge and experience to organizations across the nation and beyond. This commencement weekend also featured the first class of students at Rice to attain their bachelor’s degrees in business May 4.
