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.
A newly published study co-authored by Scott Powers, analyzed newly released Major League Baseball swing-tracking data to examine one of baseball’s mo...
A new health policy research brief from the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice is drawing attention to the sweeping pace of health care policy ...
A student-founded health care startup is fixing the busiest and most overlooked part of a dental clinic: the front desk. For co-founder and Rice Unive...
New funding from CPRIT will help Rice advance cancer research on several fronts, from strengthening a core genetic engineering facility that serves re...
Caleb McDaniel traces the origins of Juneteenth to a June 19, 1866, procession through Houston led by two Black ministers....
Rice researchers from the Kavraki lab presented a keynote tutorial at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Vienna show...
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and Rice, along with campus partners and affiliates, will host a variety of events throughout the month to celebrate the L...
Rice researchers' analysis uncovers the history of the Houston meteorite....
Benjamin Kamins, Erin Hannigan, Elizabeth Freimuth and recently retired Janet Rarick offered master classes for student musicians in Guanajuato, Mexic...
Rice took a significant step toward expanding its documentation of Houston’s diverse communities June 1, hosting a ceremony to formally establish an I...
Deans, faculty, staff and board members gathered June 2 to celebrate Rice Business Dean Peter Rodriguez’s 10 years transforming the business school at...
“NASA Stories at the Ion” is a morning series that spotlights the human side of space exploration with each session featuring personal and powerful st...
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.
Rice’s Incident Management Team rallies during Winter Storm Enzo
Rice experienced a historic snowfall Jan. 21, transforming its iconic campus into a winter wonderland. The snowfall blanketed the university’s signature live oaks, the arches of Lovett Hall and the expansive Academic Quadrangle, creating picturesque scenes rarely witnessed in the South.
Shepherd School alumna places third in Houston Grand Opera competition
Lauren Carroll ’24, a Shepherd School of Music alumna, earned third place in Houston Grand Opera’s 37th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers.
The Ion announces new coworking partnership
Industrious is the new operator of the Ion’s coworking community. The partnership seeks to deliver a new hospitality-focused member experience for the Ion’s innovation community.
‘Father and Mother Lovett’: Rice legacy passed down through generations
Members of the Lovett family convene to celebrate their history at Rice.
Owls flock to nation’s capital to sharpen public policy skills
The Jesse Jones Leadership Center Summer in D.C. Policy Research Internship Program from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy offers undergraduate students hands-on experience in public policy research and analysis in the nation’s capital. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $1.5 million in stipends to students making a difference in Washington, and applications are open.