The newly released 2025 State of Housing report from Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, shows rising home prices, surging insurance premiums ...
RBL LLC announced the appointment of James Watson to its board of directors....
In a milestone moment for science education and collaboration, Rice hosted its first DUNE-TECH (DUNE Training ExperienCe Hub) camp this June, drawing ...
The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) at Rice has unveiled the eight high-potential ventures selected for the third annual Lili...
A research team led by Rice has introduced an innovative strategy that uses converted enzymes to streamline synthetic pathways....
The Natural Disaster Resilience dashboard from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy compares combinations of demographics and disasters to show im...
The Digital Health Institute — a recently launched joint initiative between Rice University and Houston Methodist — has appointed Pothik Chatterjee as...
Rice University students will build skills in science labs, take high-impact field trips, hear from guest speakers, curate art exhibits, enhance learn...
Twenty-seven biotechnology governance entreaties echoing the legacy of the 1975 recombinant DNA guidelines are now available for public review....
A new sustainability initiative is transforming the landscape outside Fondren Library at Rice University — and it’s more than just a garden....
A team of researchers at Rice has discovered a surprisingly simple method for vastly improving the stability of electrochemical devices that convert c...
Rice faculty are available to help news media explore the deeper histories behind Juneteenth, its Texas roots and what freedom has meant in different ...
Rice’s Baker Institute unveils Neuro-Policy Program, $1M gift to advance Texas ‘brain capital’
June 12, 2024
A $1 million gift to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy from Harry Yan and Weiman Gao will establish a new Neuro-Policy Program to advance interdisciplinary approaches to addressing brain health challenges as well as spurring economic opportunity.
Rice mourns loss of Homer Rice
June 11, 2024
Homer Rice, former athletic director and head football coach at Rice, passed away on Monday at age 97.
Bill King joins Rice Baker Institute as finance fellow
June 11, 2024
Bill King will join Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy as a fellow in public finance.
Show off your Rice spirit this summer on social media
June 7, 2024
As the summer sun shines bright, Rice wants to keep the Owl family connected by showcasing the incredible adventures Owls are having, whether near or far.
Two-time Super Bowl champ Justin Reid hosts ‘Tackling Tech’ computer science camp at Ion
June 7, 2024
Tackling Tech Computer Science Camp, featuring Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to debut starting June 10 at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice University. The innovative program that runs through June 21 offers high school students an immersive experience in computer science through hands-on projects, professional development workshops and guest speaker sessions.
Discovery highlights ‘critical oversight’ in perceived security of wireless networks
June 6, 2024
A research team led by Edward Knightly has uncovered an eavesdropping security vulnerability in high-frequency and high-speed wireless backhaul links.
June 6, 2024
A team from Rice participated in the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students program.
Rice Alliance announces 12 energy startups advancing energy transition technology
June 6, 2024
Twelve energy startups from six states and two countries that are innovating in advanced materials, carbon management, digital tech, energy efficiencies, hydrogen and solar power and corrosion detection will participate in Class 4 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator.
Rice grants $800,000 to DivInc Sports Tech Accelerator
June 6, 2024
Rice is awarding an $800,000 grant over three years to DivInc to fund the operation of accelerators designed to support diverse founders building innovative startups shaping the technology of tomorrow. The grant supports DivInc’s mission to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship and address the capital gap to produce thriving startup companies’ success and will provide funding for the company to operate a number of accelerators.
Rice’s Naomi Halas named to Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
June 5, 2024
Naomi Halas has been elected a fellow of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.