Just over 550 new master’s students officially began their graduate journeys at Rice this fall, joining programs across architecture, creative writing...
Rice's Division of Operations, Finance and Support recently brought employees together at West Servery for a summer celebration marking the close of t...
Nearly 270 incoming doctoral students officially began their graduate journeys at Rice by signing the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies doct...
Rice’s new undergraduate minor examines the biological, psychological and social factors that shape health....
Rice’s Smalley-Curl Institute recently hosted its 40th annual summer colloquium. ...
On the second morning of O-Week, Rice’s incoming Class of 2030 gathered at Tudor Fieldhouse to hear three faculty members share lessons from their res...
Rice's new faculty were welcomed during the annual two-day faculty orientation, emphasizing that the university’s growth over the past several years h...
Professor Dame Angela McLean, the U.K. government’s chief science adviser, discussed the role of science advice in government during an armchair discu...
Sean Terada Yang was selected as a 2026 Young Artist in Residence for American Public Media program....
Rice’s newest Owls got an early introduction to one of the university’s loudest O-Week traditions Aug. 18 as Rice Rally brought together students, coa...
Rice's Office of Student Success Initiatives hosted a prematriculation program for incoming freshman and their families Aug. 13-14 as a leadup to O-We...
Rice's Lovett College has a new home. It has moved into a new 11-story building on campus, trading the familiar quirks of the Toaster for abundant nat...
Rice senior aims to change public perceptions of law enforcement officers
The lives and lived experiences of law enforcement professionals were the focus of a Nov. 21 campus event, “Behind the Badge,” organized by Rice University senior Kelsea Whiting.
From ballet to quantum chemistry: Rice’s James Shee dances between worlds
James Shee’s journey from the ballet stage to the classroom may seem improbable, yet for Shee, it all stems from an appreciation for beauty.
Sandra Johnson, the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice, returned to campus for a fireside chat that celebrated her impactful career and the launch of her new book, “Soft Power for the Journey: The Life of a STEM Trailblazer.”
‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.
Senior Owls end on winning note
Rice jumped out early on South Florida and withstood a late challenge to send the senior class of 2024 out as winners in their final game at Rice Stadium, 35-28 on Saturday.
Filmmaker and alumnus Kyle Henry inspires Rice students with lessons on resilience, artistry
Returning to his alma mater, filmmaker Kyle Henry ’93 ’94 captivated Rice students with a candid 90-minute talk that offered hard-won advice and reflections on his prolific career in the film industry.
Representatives from Breakthrough T1D, a leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research, visited Rice to learn about advances in diabetes treatment.
'Make no mistake about it, we will win': Rice introduces Scott Abell as new head football coach
Scott Abell was introduced as Rice's 20th head football coach during a press conference on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Rice’s Julian West awarded prestigious Grammaticakis-Neumann Prize
The Swiss Chemical Society has awarded Rice’s Julian West the Grammaticakis-Neumann Prize.
A team of researchers led by Anna-Karin Gustavsson at Rice University has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale.
