The finding, reported by The New York Times April 16, builds on generations of inquiry into whether life exists beyond Earth....
Tam Dao has been appointed Rice University’s first associate vice president of campus safety and research security. His first day in this role will be...
Humanities disciplines, especially medical humanities, shouldn’t just be consulted at the end of the development pipeline when systems are being evalu...
At the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies’ 15th annual Undergraduate Design Competition, the future of global health innovation was on f...
Humanities Days offered Rice students the chance to present their research and creative work in panels, poster sessions and art presentations....
A team of Rice researchers has developed a new way to control light interactions using a specially engineered structure called a 3D photonic-crystal ...
In a classroom filled with the sounds of singing, storytelling and lively conversation, young children at Rice University’s Oral and Written Language ...
As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a collection of standout seniors....
The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) has introduced the 2025 Rice Innovation Fellows cohort, a dynamic group set to lead the f...
Rice hosted a timely and intimate conversation about the personal and political fallout that continues to ripple across the Gulf Coast....
Rice launches a first-of-its-kind collaboration: the Texas Linguistics Consortium....
More than 50 Rice University students, faculty and staff visited the Texas Capitol in Austin April 14 for a day of advocacy, connection and celebratio...
Rain doesn’t dampen KTRU’s annual Outdoor Show as bands heat up inside Grand Hall
April 15, 2025
Rice’s radio station, KTRU, recently hosted its 33rd annual Outdoor Show. The show is a free, all-day music festival traditionally held in the Central Quad, although inclement weather forced the program to move inside the Grand Hall at Rice Memorial Center.
Living legend brings ‘The Ghosts of Versailles’ to life at Shepherd School
April 15, 2025
Before audience members took their seats for the sold-out performances of “The Ghosts of Versailles” at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, they were treated to rare, behind-the-scenes insight from famed composer John Corigliano.
Rice to celebrate staff achievements April 23
April 15, 2025
Rice will host its annual appreciation event to celebrate staff accomplishments at 9 a.m. April 23 at Tudor Fieldhouse. The gathering will include remarks by President Reginald DesRoches, acknowledgment of service anniversaries from five to 50 years in five-year increments and special recognition of notable employees.
Rice scholars, archive offer historical depth for AAPI Heritage Month
April 15, 2025
As journalists prepare to cover Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Rice offers a unique resource rooted in the stories of one of the country’s most diverse cities.
Intero Biosystems from University of Michigan wins Rice Business Plan Competition
April 14, 2025
Intero Biosystems — a life science company that has developed the first cell-derived human “minigut” replicating cell types, spatial structure and function of the human intestine — took home the grand prize at the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition.
April 14, 2025
Rice's Owl Edge Externship Program offers students a unique opportunity to explore various career paths through hands-on, short-term learning experiences.
April 14, 2025
The concert marks Miguel Harth-Bedoya’s first time conducting the Symphony Orchestra since joining the Shepherd School faculty as distinguished resident director of orchestras and professor of conducting.
Graduate student spotlight: Tia Gray ’25
April 14, 2025
Tia Gray, a doctoral candidate in materials science and nanoengineering from Columbus, Georgia, found her way to Rice through the QuestBridge program.
April 14, 2025
The Rice Owls rode a strong defensive performance to take down USF 5-2 on Sunday, securing a series win against the Bulls.
Rice and ExxonMobil collaborate to advance global sustainable energy research
April 14, 2025
Rice and ExxonMobil have entered into a master research agreement to collaborate on research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions.