Journey Towards Justice: Rice students walk the path of civil rights history
A cohort of Rice University undergraduates boarded a bus bound for Alabama — not for vacation, but for a deeper understanding of America’s legacy of racial justice.
Rice researchers have used a magnetically levitated particle to search for ultraheavy dark matter....
Rice junior Ava Cheponis returns from a summer abroad with more than memories, bringing new research experience and a clearer vision for her future....
Rice’s Tam Dao and Kenny Evans have received a federal grant to investigate the scope and frequency of foreign influence in U.S. institutions. ...
After a decade of growth, Chabad at Rice broke ground on the new Grinshtein Chabad Jewish Student Center that will provide an expanded home for Jewish...
Lydia Kavraki and Rebecca Richards-Kortum are the first two faculty members in Rice history to be elected to all three U.S. national academies — the N...
The sunrise and sunset light sequence now showcases a completely renovated lighting system installed under the supervision of Turrell’s studio. ...
Michael King was selected as a founding member of ACAI....
Rice University’s football team will open its 2026 season at home Sept. 5, welcoming Houston Christian University to Rice Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff...
Rice’s Jewish community kicked off the new academic year with an evening of sushi, conversation and connection at Chabad at Rice’s annual Sushi Social...
Rice has received an NSF award to develop artificial intelligence-powered cameras....
The third annual energy conference, hosted by the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy in partnership with the Univer...
Geoffroy Hautier has joined a team led by UH in the search for next-generation permanent magnets. ...
Houston’s hidden financial divide: Thousands remain unbanked and unprepared for retirement
A report from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlights critical gaps in banking access, retirement savings and financial literacy.
Karen Lozano, Eduardo Salas elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rice professors Karen Lozano and Eduardo Salas have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest and most prestigious learned societies in the nation.
Huff OEDK Showcase honors student ingenuity and impact
Student engineering teams at Rice demonstrated how hands-on design can drive real-world impact at the 2025 Huff OEDK Showcase and competition. Held April 17 at the Ion, the event featured 81 student teams, 93 judges and hundreds of visitors.
Graduate Student Spotlight: Thiago Pinheiro dos Santos ’25
For Thiago Pinheiro dos Santos, a doctoral candidate in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Brazil, research is a way to drive positive, meaningful impact across a wide range of real-world domains from energy innovation to medicine.
‘Determined to find a solution’: Rice students create wellness app
A team of students from Rice is developing a mobile app to “make happiness a daily habit.” Named Sprout Wellness, the technology’s goal is to provide users with positive psychology-based activity plans to foster social connection, improve well-being and decrease depressive symptoms. It is available for download from the Apple App Store and will soon be available on GooglePlay.
Leila Josefowicz inspires Shepherd School violinists in master class focused on expression, artistry
Celebrated worldwide for her passionate advocacy of new music and her compelling interpretations of major repertoire, Leila Josefowicz brought that same energy and insight to a spirited session at the Shepherd School
African Development Forum sparks fresh thinking on sustainable growth in Africa
More than 200 students, scholars and development professionals gathered at Rice for the 2025 African Development Forum.
More than 120 gather for AMPosium! to celebrate inquiry and learning in STEM education
The ConocoPhillips Applied Math Program, part of Rice University’s Office of STEM Engagement, welcomed more than 120 educators, corporate partners and academic community members to its annual event April 12.
Ross Rankin Moody Opportunity Fund bolsters Rice student opportunities
The Ross Rankin Moody Opportunity Fund distributed $9,500 among 13 students to support their travel opportunities. Most of the funds were allocated to Rice in Country programs, while others were used for internships, research programs or international competitions.