Rice researchers took a big picture approach to studying food webs across sub-Saharan Africa...
Rice senior Pankti Mehta is channeling her drive to improve how people access and experience health care by combining computer science with hands-on c...
“One of the reasons that we have this symposium in the community is because we want the community to feel like they’re also part of Rice,” university ...
Rice scientists have created a new type of 2D semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a “perfect” crystal....
Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Kelly Fox, executive vice president for operations, finance and support, greeted employees who have opted to par...
A new Rice study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called “racial realism” and considers how it fits into the broader spectrum ...
Venture capitalist John Doerr joined Doerr Institute for New Leaders’ director Bernie Banks at Rice March 26 for a wide-ranging conversation on leader...
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville), chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, visited Rice March 20 with a delegation of congressi...
Paul Smith's bases-loaded, two-out walk in the bottom of the 10th gave Rice a 3-2 win over UTSA in the series opener between the schools at Reckling P...
“Gender and sexuality studies is social theory made accessible,” said Lora Wildenthal, the John Antony Weir Professor of History and director of Rice’...
The global journeys of Rice University students were on display March 27 as the Office of Study Abroad hosted the 2026 Study Abroad Photo Contest Exhi...
“I feel really grateful for the opportunities that I’ve had now that I am here," said senior Michael Garcia....
‘Game changer’ in lithium extraction: Researchers develop novel electrochemical reactor
Researchers at Rice have developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to extract lithium from natural brine solutions, offering a promising approach to address the growing demand for lithium used in rechargeable batteries.
Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute names David Pynadath new executive director for research initiatives
The Ken Kennedy Institute at Rice University has named David Pynadath as its new executive director for research initiatives.
School of Architecture launches Exhibitions at Rice with ‘The Sixth Sphere' at Cannady Hall
The inaugural exhibition at the Rice School of Architecture’s new William T. Cannady Hall explores how architecture and design can participate in a more sustainable world.
‘Legacy of service’: Rice honors veterans at 21st annual ceremony
Faculty, staff and students gathered at Rice’s Memorial Chapel Nov. 11 to honor members of the university community who have served in the military. The gathering marked Rice’s 21st anniversary for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, featuring performances, guest speakers and recognition for service.
From Aldine to academia: Rice’s Civic Humanist program inspires Houston-area students
As soon as the class heard one answer, hands shot up with more questions for Rice University faculty Fay Yarbrough and Luziris Pineda Turi as well as junior Jessaly Chavez.
Owls to clash with Cougars at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 14
The Rice women’s basketball team will look to clinch its third straight home victory as the Owls face off with the crosstown rival Houston Cougars at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 14.
Rice Energy Finance Summit Nov. 15 to explore energy transition, security
The 16th annual Rice Energy Finance Summit takes place Nov. 15 at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business and will explore the complexity of the energy value chain, the funding for the energy transition, the maintenance of energy security and emerging ideas in the global energy ecosystem.
Vaccine summit at Rice’s Baker Institute to focus on Texas legislative session
The Texas Vaccine Policy Symposium, hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Nov. 15, will discuss the impact of vaccines in Texas and the challenges ahead as experts look toward the 89th Texas legislative session that starts in January.
Rice Business tops Princeton Review entrepreneurship rankings for sixth year in a row
Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business has taken the No. 1 spot in The Princeton Review and Entrepreneurship magazines’ rankings of top schools for graduate entrepreneurship programs for the sixth year running.
Rice discovery taps ‘hot carriers’ for on-demand, emissions-free hydrogen and catalyst regeneration
Rice researchers have developed a new photocatalyst that could render steam methane reforming entirely emissions-free and extend catalyst lifetimes.
