New research from Rice proposes transforming one of the moon’s most stubborn obstacles, its abrasive dust, into a valuable building resource....
Rice researchers develop new model of follicle selection that suggests its chance, not size, that selects a follicle during the menstrual cycle....
At Rice’s Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, hundreds of posters lined the room with ambitious questions and early answers....
The Houston Methodist Rice Digital Health Institute hosted its inaugural HMRDHI Industry Translation Day, marking a significant milestone in the insti...
The Rice University School of Humanities and Arts co-sponsored an April 16 Progressive Forum event featuring Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an international authorit...
From lifesaving medical devices to sustainable energy systems and robotics, Rice students packed the Ion with ingenuity April 16 for the Huff OEDK Eng...
An internal seed funding initiative will support 12 projects exploring brain health research....
A Chappell Lab visit was one of dozens of open-ended cross-disciplinary engagements sparked this spring by “Imaging after Photography,” the Moody Cent...
Rice played a key role in Houston’s Fleet Week celebration, hosting senior military leaders, engaging students and joining citywide events that highli...
Findings from the 2026 Kinder Houston Area Survey will be released April 27 by Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research....
The series serves as a flagship program of the Libbie Rice Shearn Moody Fund for the Arts, which is part of the Moody Experience, a universitywide ini...
Justin Schilke has been appointed Rice’s next University Registrar, following David Tenney’s retirement this spring after many years of dedicated serv...
Rice Continuing Studies prepares Houston teachers, students for success
The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is building relationships and connections in the greater Houston area that are resulting in novel learning opportunities for both students and teachers.
Sandbox Percussion to perform at Shepherd School of Music Feb. 7
The Grammy-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion, a leading performer of percussion and contemporary chamber music, will present a guest artist recital at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in Wortham Theatre at Alice Pratt Brown Hall.
Stravinsky to Shaw: Shepherd School to showcase musical diversity in back-to-back concerts
Both events will showcase the talent of the school’s students and faculty while offering audiences a rich and varied repertoire.
Rice celebrates Lunar New Year with events and expert insights
Rice will mark the Lunar New Year with a series of community events and expert perspectives, highlighting the rich cultural traditions of this holiday.
New OpenStax digital resource supports the field of neuroscience
OpenStax, Rice’s initiative to make education affordable and accessible to learners everywhere and the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources (OER), announces the release of “Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience,” a free, openly licensed digital learning resource.
A distinguished scholar of German Protestantism and intellectual history, John Stroup will be remembered for his wit and passion as well as his impact on academia, his colleagues and his students over a career that spanned more than four decades.
Rice alumni participate in inauguration as members of ‘The President’s Own’ U.S. Marine Band
Ten Rice graduates performed in the 60th inauguration of the President of the United States Jan. 20 as members of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band.
Rice names Cheynet associate vice president of human resources
Sandee Cheynet has been appointed Rice’s associate vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer. Cheynet will take the helm March 24 following Cynthia Pepper, who served in an interim role.
Peter Wolynes wins 2025 National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences
Peter Wolynes has been named the recipient of the 2025 National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences.
Cannabis regulation, not bans, will help public safety, Rice Baker Institute report says
The rapid growth of cannabis products in Texas, combined with growing consumer safety concerns, has led some lawmakers to propose a ban on the hemp industry. However, experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy say this approach is unlikely to effectively reduce access to products or improve public safety.
