Persona AI, the Houston-based humanoid robotics startup that recently closed $25 million in pre-seed funding, is significantly expanding its operation...
OwlSpark, Rice’s startup and small business accelerator for Rice-affiliated ventures, brings together 11 companies in the program’s 13th year who repr...
A team of researchers from Rice, Carnegie Mellon University and other leading global institutions has outlined a bold new roadmap for harnessing heter...
Rice University experts are available to discuss Kosmos 482....
Rice's Moshe Vardi was honored with the Defender of Courage Award at the Holocaust Remembrance Association’s Upstanders Arise gala at the George Theat...
Christopher Johns-Krull , professor of physics and astronomy, will serve as interim executive vice president for research, beginning July 1....
Rice University students Sara Denison and Khoi Nguyen have been named this year’s recipients of the Sallyport Award, presented annually at commencemen...
Rice will congratulate almost 3,000 students who have dutifully earned their college diplomas during commencement weekend May 9-10. For more informati...
Experts from Rice spoke about how AI is reshaping society, industry and human behavior....
Everywhere you turned at the final showcase for Design of Mechatronic Systems, something moved, danced, blinked or spun....
More than 100 people turned out for a screening of a documentary that examines the alarming rise of antisemitism and radicalization on college campuse...
Rice will break ground on the Moody Center Complex for Student Life at 3 p.m. May 8, marking a transformative moment for the university’s commitment t...
March 31, 2025
Bioelectronic devices, neural interfaces, biosensors and AI hardware are now easier to make thanks to a streamlined method for fabricating a key material.
March 28, 2025
The founding faculty member of the Shepherd School died March 14 at his home in Houston.
Rice physicists use quantum entanglement to crack mystery of strange metals
March 28, 2025
Led by Qimiao Si, a research team has shown that electron entanglement peaks at a quantum critical point.
Thomas Killian reappointed dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences
March 28, 2025
Thomas Killian has been reappointed dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences.
Rejoicing during Women’s History Month: A conversation with 35-year Rice employee Jan West
March 27, 2025
Rice celebrates Women's History Month by spotlighting Jan West, who has worked for the university for more than three decades.
Donation from Sinise Foundation expands REMS’ lifesaving services
March 27, 2025
Rice’s Emergency Medical Services received a donation from the Gary Sinise Foundation that will expand its capability to provide lifesaving care to the campus community.
Rice presents Houston premiere of ‘SPILL’ ahead of Deepwater Horizon anniversary
March 27, 2025
“SPILL” dramatizes the events leading up to the April 20, 2010, oil rig explosion off the coast of Louisiana and its long aftermath.
Houstonʼs audit shows ongoing financial challenges, Baker Institute experts say
March 27, 2025
A recent audit of Houston’s finances reveals ongoing challenges, with experts warning that without major structural reforms the city could face financial instability that affects essential services.
March 27, 2025
Supporters of Rice University’s Fondren Library gathered to honor Kathleen and Robert L. Clarke ’63 and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Friends of Fondren Library at the 43rd annual Friends of Fondren Library Gala.
March 27, 2025
Rice freshman Blaine Brown led a 15-hit attack as the Owls pulled away from Texas Southern University to take a 12-3 win on Tuesday in Houston.