With federal research funding in the headlines in recent months, Rice's Office of Public Affairs is spotlighting what’s at stake — and what’s possible...
A new study led by researchers from the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice has introduced an innovative solution that could i...
Menachem Elimelech was honored with the Sidney Loeb Award at the European Desalination Society Conference held in Porto, Portugal, April 28. ...
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 ...
Rice duo named to National Academy of Engineers
February 7, 2020
Dean and incoming provost Reginald DesRoches, electrical and computer engineer Gene Frantz earn prestigious honor.
Trade wars bad for US, global energy security, experts say
February 7, 2020
HOUSTON -- (Feb. 7, 2020) – Policy that raises barriers to international trade does not bode well for U.S. and global energy security, according to a new research paper by experts in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and at the Korea Energy Economics Institute.
Diversity on city councils increases noninfrastructure spending — for better or worse
February 4, 2020
When city councils are elected by district rather than at large, spending on noninfrastructure projects increases, and the impact is not necessarily good, according to new research from a Rice University economist.
Israeli West Bank settlements may have dangerous consequences, experts say
January 31, 2020
As President Donald Trump unveils his new Middle East peace plan, experts in the Center for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy say the administration's green light for the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank comes with the potential for dangerous consequences.
Ringing in the Year of the Rat
January 31, 2020
Rice President David Leebron and University Representative Y. Ping Sun opened their home Jan. 28 for a Lunar New Year party. Guests from across the Rice and Houston communities joined them in celebrating the Year of the Rat. (Photos by Jeff Fitlow)
Fed grant backs Rice earthquake research
January 31, 2020
Rice University Earth scientist Melodie French earns a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award to support her investigation of the tectonic roots of earthquakes and tsunamis.
Housing, ‘pliability’ topics of spring architecture events
January 31, 2020
Housing and discussions of “pliability” are among the topics of this semester’s Rice Architecture Lecture Series
Black History Month at Rice includes returning favorites and new Black Excellence Gala
January 31, 2020
Nearly every day in February boasts an event in celebration of Black History Month at Rice University.
Rice welcomes Costa Rica women's soccer team
January 30, 2020
The Rice soccer team's offseason training program featured a stiff test Jan. 24 at Holloway Field: an exhibition match against the Costa Rica women's national team.
Korean Culture Night fills Grand Hall with bass and beats
January 30, 2020
The rumbling sounds of bass from traditional Korean drumming groups and carefully choreographed K-pop dance routines filled the Grand Hall in the Rice Memorial Center Jan. 25 during the annual Korean Culture Night, sponsored by the Korean Student Association and Rice's Office of Multicultural Affairs.