A team of researchers at Rice have discovered a surprisingly simple method for vastly improving the stability of electrochemical devices that convert ...
Rice faculty are available to help news media explore the deeper histories behind Juneteenth, its Texas roots and what freedom has meant in different ...
The Cancer Bioengineering Collaborative launched its inaugural seminar June 3 with an invited talk from Nobel laureate James P. Allison....
Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research releases its 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report....
Rice experts can unpack and contextualize Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's statement at the VivaTech 2025 conference in Paris today that quantum computing is...
Throughout the day, the Houston booth saw a constant stream of visitors with Rice-affiliated entrepreneurs introducing their ventures to global invest...
Volunteers from the Department of Psychological Sciences assemble gift bags for those supported by Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston....
A team of Rice engineering students has designed an innovative space exercise harness that won this year's Technology Collaboration Center’s Wearables...
Rice student engineers have earned top international honors for a novel device that could redefine how humans interact with virtual environments. ...
Documentary, co-directed and executive produced by Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman awarded Best Advocacy Film at the International Black and Diversity Film F...
When Mary Seifu Tirfie graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering from Addis Ababa University in 2023, she wasn’t just earning a diploma — she ...
Rice Business Executive Education offers custom-made programs for companies that want to strengthen leadership, enhance culture or address specific ma...
New Rice Continuing Studies course to explore generative AI, effects on humanity
September 10, 2023
The Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice will host a course exploring the possibilities and potential perils of generative artificial intelligence (AI) starting Sept. 20.
September 8, 2023
HX Venture Fund hosted its third annual Venture Houston conference Sept. 7 in Rice’s Stude Concert Hall where entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business leaders convened to network and learn about the future of clean energy.
Rice helps lead national quantum computing research efforts
September 8, 2023
A team of Rice University researchers have won a 4-year, $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy to evaluate the strengths and limitations of different physical systems used to build quantum computers and inform strategies for achieving near-term advances in quantum computing.
Rice names new head of digital learning and strategy
September 7, 2023
Shawn Miller will join Rice as associate provost for digital learning and strategy , effective Nov. 1, reporting directly to the provost.
New NSF grant to fund study of how AI affects hiring process
September 6, 2023
Can artificial intelligence (AI) select job candidates as well — or better — than traditional methods? A new, four-year study from the National Science Foundation seeks to find out.
Rice safety Gabriel Taylor featured in ESPN 'Outside the Lines' special
September 6, 2023
ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” tells the story of former NFL great Sean Taylor’s brother Gabriel Taylor, who is now carrying on the family name as a defensive back at Rice University.
Offices of Admission and Public Affairs partner for campus receptions
September 5, 2023
The offices of Admission and Public Affairs will host the Campus Partner Open House and Current Student Study Break in two locations Sept. 7.
Student Activities Fair showcases on-campus clubs
September 5, 2023
The Rice University Student Center hosted the Student Activities Fair at the Rice Memorial Center on Sept. 1 as part of the 2023 Weeks of Welcome (WOW) series celebrating the new academic year at Rice.
Owls to clash with Cougars in 42nd Bayou Bucket Classic
September 5, 2023
The Rice Owls football team will look to take flight against the University of Houston Cougars in the 42nd Bayou Bucket Classic at 6 p.m. Sept. 9.
New class at Rice examines pop culture phenom Taylor Swift’s lyrics
September 1, 2023
One of Rice’s newest classes, Miss Americana: The Evolution and Lyrics of Taylor Swift, has the Swifties coming out in full force to examine and discuss the lyrics and societal impact of the singer/songwriter.