Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing celebrated half a century since its official inception with two days of events that gathere...
More than 260 nonprofit leaders, board members and community stakeholders gathered at Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies March 2...
Rice’s Office of Sustainability held its second annual Earth Month Kickoff Festival April 1 at the Grand Hall in Rice Memorial Center. The event showc...
The winners of the 2025 Study Abroad Photo Contest have been announced by the Office of Study Abroad at Rice....
Rice, BCarbon and Scenic Galveston have launched an innovative project to protect the Kohfeldt Marsh near Texas City from sea level rise through the d...
OpenStax, a leading provider of high-quality open educational resources and interactive learning technologies housed at Rice, announces the completion...
Held March 20-23, the conference featured speakers from 10 countries and drew more than 570 attendees. ...
A pair of fifth inning home runs slammed the door on hopes of a rally by Sam Houston to lead Rice to a 9-1 win on Tuesday night and a sweep of the ann...
Houston-area residents voice clear preferences on key state issues in new Kinder Institute survey....
Rice University has launched the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation....
During a recent visit to Rice, Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), praised the institution’s leading-edge research and contributions to national defense. ...
The event was an open-to-all free celebration packed with musical performances, interactive activities and hands-on fun for visitors of all ages....
Rice’s Gustavsson receives NSF CAREER Award to investigate dynamics of gene regulation
March 3, 2025
Rice’s Gustavsson has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to advance her research on gene regulation dynamics.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo paves the road to Rice for 2 students
March 3, 2025
Yeeva Tsewang and Simran Singh may have different academic interests, but their journeys at Rice University share a common thread — both have been shaped by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) scholarship.
Rice Business’ new building project celebrates milestone with beam-signing ceremony
March 3, 2025
Leaders from Rice Business and the university gathered in the construction area of the business school’s new facility Feb. 28 to celebrate the “topping out” of the building. President Reginald DesRoches, Dean Peter Rodriguez, the advisory board of Rice Business, donors and more signed the beam that will reside in the structure’s highest point to commemorate the moment.
McCary earns NSF CAREER Award to address invasive plants’ disruption to native ecosystems
March 3, 2025
Matt McCary, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation.
Rice recognizes several pioneers during Women’s History Month
March 3, 2025
March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the significant contributions women have made to American history. This month serves as an opportunity to honor the groundbreaking achievements of women, both past and present.
Owls saddle up for Go Texan Day, kicking off rodeo season in true Houston style
March 3, 2025
Rice Owls saddled up for a double dose of spirit Feb. 28, sporting their signature blue for Rice Blue Friday while donning their best western getups for Go Texan Day.
Students bring Soul Night alive to celebrate Black History Month
March 2, 2025
Hundreds of Owls gathered in Grand Hall at Rice’s Memorial Center to celebrate Soul Night, an event organized by the university’s Black Student Association that showcased an original jukebox musical to celebrate the Black Rice experience and Black-American musical excellence.
Rice announces 2025 football schedule
February 28, 2025
The Owls will open their 2025 conference schedule Sept. 18 against the Charlotte 49ers.
February 28, 2025
In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium — a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles — a team of researchers from Rice’s Elimelech lab has developed a breakthrough lithium extraction method that could reshape the industry.
Luay Nakhleh reappointed as dean of Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing
February 28, 2025
Luay Nakhleh was reappointed as dean of Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing.