Rice researchers have published a study describing how quasiparticles called polarons behave in tellurene, a nanomaterial first synthesized in 2017 th...
Maya Harpavat’s love of writing began when she was 6 years old, sitting at the kitchen table with her father. ...
Walking through the streets of Mérida, Mexico, in the early morning light, Sammi Frey made her way to the local gym. ...
Researchers at Rice have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappe...
The Rice Staff Council is calling for nominations for the 2025 Rice Staff Excellence Award. ...
In a significant step toward creating a sustainable and circular economy, Rice researchers have published a landmark study demonstrating that carbon n...
A recent Rice study examines financial vulnerability within the region....
Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice’s outreach programs, is now available online....
The Center for Innovation and Translation of Point of Care Technologies for Equitable Cancer Care has announced its inaugural group of subawardees....
Peter Mieszkowski, professor emeritus of economics and the former Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Professor of Economics and Finance at Rice, passed away...
Rice extends a heartfelt thank you to Hannes Hofer, who is retiring from the institution after more than 40 years of service to the community. ...
Researchers at Rice, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have uncovered an innovative approach to treating high-salinity organic...
Faculty share secrets to success with Class of 2027
August 16, 2023
On the second morning of O-Week, Rice’s Class of 2027 gathered in Tudor Fieldhouse to receive advice from a three-person panel of professors regarding their secrets for success — both at Rice and beyond. The faculty delivered short, TED-style talks encouraging new students to stay open to the possibilities the university offers.
Second annual renewable energy leadership conference convenes at Rice Aug. 22
August 16, 2023
The Renewable Energy Alliance – Houston (REAL) will present its Second Annual Renewable Energy Leadership Conference at Rice University to explore the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed one year ago.
Protective particles allow engineered probiotics to report gut disease
August 16, 2023
Rice U. bioengineers developed a platform that enhances survival and function of probiotics engineered to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease in animals. The technology holds promise for minimally invasive disease monitoring and advanced smart therapeutics.
Rice establishes 3-year partnership with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
August 15, 2023
Rice University and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur have taken an important next step in their strategic research and education partnership with the announcement of the first recipients of the Rice-IITK Strategic Collaboration Award program.
Rice introduces Tommy McClelland as director of athletics
August 15, 2023
Rice University formally introduced Tommy McClelland as the school’s new vice president and director of athletics during a morning press conference Aug. 15.
New students break bread with president
August 15, 2023
The university’s newest Owls enjoyed a Texas barbecue dinner with President Reginald DesRoches during the president’s welcome party to conclude the second day of O-Week Aug. 14.
OpenStax to launch open access organic chemistry textbook
August 15, 2023
The first 12 chapters of the textbook Organic Chemistry: A Tenth Edition are now freely accessible to students through OpenStax, an educational initiative of Rice University. On Sept. 12, students and faculty will have free access online to the full version of this historically costly textbook that is a required material for organic chemistry courses nationwide.
President DesRoches inauguration book makes online debut
August 14, 2023
A new book detailing President Reginald DesRoches inauguration and early days at the helm of the university is available for viewing online.
Class of 2027 lauded for diversity, talent during matriculation address
August 14, 2023
Fireworks lit up the sky over Lovett Hall and the Sallyport the night of Aug. 13 as the incoming Class of 2027’s first day of O-Week culminated with Rice’s annual matriculation ceremony.
Gold buckyballs, oft-used nanoparticle ‘seeds’ are one and the same
August 14, 2023
Rice chemists have discovered that tiny gold “seed” particles, a key ingredient in one of the most common nanoparticle recipes, are one and the same as gold buckyballs, 32-atom spheres that are cousins of the Nobel Prize-winning carbon buckyballs discovered at Rice in 1985.