Rice researchers and collaborators have developed a new cavity design that selectively enhances the quantum vacuum fluctuations of circularly polarize...
The university joined the Greater Houston Partnership in hosting the first city booth at the global event, which drew more than 180,000 attendees from...
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....
Rice’s Staff Council hosts annual ice cream social at packed West Servery
May 20, 2024
Staff from all across Rice University’s campus came together May 15 to enjoy ice cream and celebrate the start of summer.
May 20, 2024
In recognition of her career achievements, NAFSA: Association of International Educators recently honored Adria Baker with its Life Membership Award. Baker retired as Rice’s associate vice provost for international education and executive director of OISS in July 2023.
Houston researchers’ blend of neuroscience, dance gains attention of United Nations
May 20, 2024
A groundbreaking artistic collaboration between Rice University, the University of Houston (UH) and Sam Houston State University will be featured at the United Nations’ AI for Good global summit in Geneva May 31.
Chemist Julian West makes C&EN magazine’s ‘Talented 12’ list
May 20, 2024
Rice University chemist Julian West is one of a dozen up-and-coming young scientists featured in Chemical & Engineering News’ (C&EN) 2024 Talented 12, an annual issue of the weekly news magazine that highlights rising stars across all chemistry research disciplines.
Rice’s South Texas Jewish Archives hosts local high schoolers for educational program on campus
May 16, 2024
About 80 high school seniors from The Emery/Weiner School visited Rice University’s Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives (STJA) earlier this month for an educational program focusing on the history of refuseniks in the Soviet Union and the Houston Action for Soviet Jewry.
Rice ‘most affordable’ private school on ‘New Ivies’ list
May 16, 2024
As Rice University rises among the nation’s elite institutions, it is now being recognized for its exceptional affordability. Rice was recently included onForbes’ inaugural list of “New Ivies,” celebrated for “turning out smart, driven graduates craved by employers of all types.” Now, new analysis by CNBC highlights Rice as the most affordable private school on this exclusive list.
Global collaboration takes root in Paris: Rice and PSL forge research ties
May 16, 2024
Rice University and Université Paris Sciences & Lettres (PSL) convened leading researchers for a daylong summit May 14 at the Rice Global Paris Center, following the official launch of a strategic research partnership between the two institutions.
Rice At Large spring issue now available online
May 16, 2024
Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice University’s outreach programs, is now available online.
Experts discuss immigration as a political tool at Baker Institute event
May 15, 2024
The future of immigration and its relationship with this year’s election cycle was explored by experts at a May 14 event hosted by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Speakers from academia, media, legislature and immigration organizations surveyed how shifting policies have reshaped migration to the U.S.-Mexico border and discussed prospects for immigration reform.
Swedish delegation visits Rice campus with eye on space exploration
May 15, 2024
A delegation from Sweden visited Rice to forge new pathways for collaboration and growth in space education and research.