

Zeisha Bennett found a way to combine two lifelong loves — fashion and photography — and turn them into something bigger than herself....

“This award feels like a dream you don’t even let yourself dream,” Nicholas Brownlee said....

Kosmos 482’s return is being watched closely by Rice experts....

Rice marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the Moody Center Complex for Student Life, a bold step toward enhancing the student experienc...

A team of researchers at Rice and Baylor College of Medicine has developed a new strategy for identifying hazardous pollutants in soil ⎯ even ones tha...

As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of soon-to-be graduates....

Rice sociologist and religious scholar Craig Considine is available to provide analysis and commentary on the Catholic Church’s next leader and the fi...

Senior Spotlight: Jae Kim ’25...

Senior Spotlight: Thara Venkateswaran ’25...

As Rice University prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of standout seniors....

Rice President Reginald DesRoches, a nationally recognized leader in resilient infrastructure and engineering education, has been elected to the 2025 ...

Persona AI, the Houston-based humanoid robotics startup that recently closed $25 million in pre-seed funding, is significantly expanding its operation...

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.

Energy-efficient power amplifier could speed up wireless networks for 5G and beyond, cut energy use
A team of Rice electrical engineers led by Taiyun Chi developed a new kind of power amplifier that combines cutting-edge design in both circuitry and electromagnetics, delivering unprecedented efficiency even under demanding, high-speed conditions.

Rice’s DesRoches, Nakhleh, Marti elected as AAAS fellows
Rice President Reginald DesRoches and faculty members Luay Nakhleh and Angel Martí have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Rice announces Dr. Huda Zoghbi as commencement speaker for 112th ceremony
Dr. Huda Zoghbi, an internationally renowned neurogeneticist and pioneer in the field of brain research, will serve as the speaker at Rice’s 112th commencement ceremony May 10 at Rice Stadium.

This spring’s festival features 24 performances of chamber works by 16 different composers including Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Bartók.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC to celebrate official launch and lab opening
The Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC will hold an event to celebrate the official launch and lab opening of RBL LLC May 5, following a Rice presidential lecture delivered by Robert Langer Jr. The launch event, held at Helix Park, will also feature a keynote a keynote presentation by Robert Ruffolo Jr.

Senior Spotlight: Tyler Strothman ’25
As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement, Rice News is spotlighting a collection of standout seniors.

Revolutionizing touch: Researchers explore the future of wearable multisensory haptic technology
Recently, a team of experts, including Rice’s Marcia O’Malley and Daniel Preston, published an in-depth review in Nature Reviews Bioengineering analyzing the current state of wearable multisensory haptic technology, outlining its challenges, advancements and real-world applications.

Symposium to explore intersections of STEM, arts and Black life in Houston
With the theme Dark Matter: STEM and the Arts in Black Houston, this year’s convening invites participants to consider the role of Black communities in shaping Houston’s past, present and speculative futures.

Shepherd School students bringing mobile concert to Eldorado Ballroom
The Concert Truck is a mobile stage designed to bring classical music into everyday spaces.