Rice names new head of digital learning and strategy
Shawn Miller will join Rice as associate provost for digital learning and strategy , effective Nov. 1, reporting directly to the provost.
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....
The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies welcomed nonprofit leaders from acros...
The Olivier Award-nominated play traces the rise and fall of the Houston-based energy trading giant, translating complex financial systems into a fast...
New consumable hemp rules from the Texas Department of State Health Services are officially in effect, and the biggest change comes down to how THC is...
New NSF grant to fund study of how AI affects hiring process
Can artificial intelligence (AI) select job candidates as well — or better — than traditional methods? A new, four-year study from the National Science Foundation seeks to find out.
Rice safety Gabriel Taylor featured in ESPN 'Outside the Lines' special
ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” tells the story of former NFL great Sean Taylor’s brother Gabriel Taylor, who is now carrying on the family name as a defensive back at Rice University.
Offices of Admission and Public Affairs partner for campus receptions
The offices of Admission and Public Affairs will host the Campus Partner Open House and Current Student Study Break in two locations Sept. 7.
Student Activities Fair showcases on-campus clubs
The Rice University Student Center hosted the Student Activities Fair at the Rice Memorial Center on Sept. 1 as part of the 2023 Weeks of Welcome (WOW) series celebrating the new academic year at Rice.
Owls to clash with Cougars in 42nd Bayou Bucket Classic
The Rice Owls football team will look to take flight against the University of Houston Cougars in the 42nd Bayou Bucket Classic at 6 p.m. Sept. 9.
New class at Rice examines pop culture phenom Taylor Swift’s lyrics
One of Rice’s newest classes, Miss Americana: The Evolution and Lyrics of Taylor Swift, has the Swifties coming out in full force to examine and discuss the lyrics and societal impact of the singer/songwriter.
Rice EMS to hold blood drive Sept. 12
Rice University Emergency Medical Services will host a blood drive on campus from 12 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12.
Rice offers flu shots over four clinics at RMC
Rice will provide no-cost flu vaccinations to all faculty, staff and retirees over four clinics on campus.
Rice’s Center for Research Computing receives top award for data visualization for SlaveVoyages
John Mulligan, a humanities computing researcher and facilitator in Rice University’s Center for Research Computing (CRC), was awarded first place in the data visualization category at the Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing (PEARC) conference for work with Rice’s SlaveVoyages.