

Zeisha Bennett found a way to combine two lifelong loves — fashion and photography — and turn them into something bigger than herself....

“This award feels like a dream you don’t even let yourself dream,” Nicholas Brownlee said....

Kosmos 482’s return is being watched closely by Rice experts....

Rice marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the Moody Center Complex for Student Life, a bold step toward enhancing the student experienc...

A team of researchers at Rice and Baylor College of Medicine has developed a new strategy for identifying hazardous pollutants in soil ⎯ even ones tha...

As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of soon-to-be graduates....

Rice sociologist and religious scholar Craig Considine is available to provide analysis and commentary on the Catholic Church’s next leader and the fi...

Senior Spotlight: Jae Kim ’25...

Senior Spotlight: Thara Venkateswaran ’25...

As Rice University prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of standout seniors....

Rice President Reginald DesRoches, a nationally recognized leader in resilient infrastructure and engineering education, has been elected to the 2025 ...

Persona AI, the Houston-based humanoid robotics startup that recently closed $25 million in pre-seed funding, is significantly expanding its operation...

Rice issues update to COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees
Vice President for Administration Kevin Kirby, chair of the Rice's Crisis Management Advisory Committee, sent a message regarding the updated COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees in a Nov. 19 email to the university community.

People, papers and presentations for Nov. 22, 2021
People, papers and presentations for Nov. 22, 2021

AI technology no silver bullet for hiring the best employees, says new Rice research
Artificial intelligence technology is now used by a growing number of companies looking to hire the best employees, but new research from Rice University warns how it can incorporate biases and overlook important characteristics among job applicants.

Menorah ceremony brings Hanukkah lights to campus Nov. 29
President Leebron will once again light the menorah to celebrate the festival

Alvarez, Mikos elected to Chinese Academy of Engineering
Pedro Alvarez and Antonios Mikos have been elected to the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Rice prof’s Nature paper details unique quantum phenomenon
Rice physicist Guido Pagano is part of a team reporting in Nature on the discovery of a new phenomenon in quantum systems.
Rice assistant professor of creative writing Tomás Morín read from his new collection of poetry
VADA seniors exhibit new work on bodyhood
New work from the 2021-22 cohort of Visual and Dramatic Arts seniors on the Studio Art track debuted Nov. 12 in the Sleepy Cyborg Gallery
Double-welcome back barbecue bash held at President Leebron’s house to greet the classes of 2024 and 2025

Spring Big Questions courses consider what makes a terrorist and what makes a classic
New classes from Humanities professors explore essential issues of our time