John C. Polking, professor emeritus of mathematics, passed away June 28 at the age of 93. ...
Frank Martin Fisher Jr., a Rice professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology, passed away at the age of 95 on June 23. ...
For Mauricio Benitez, every FIFA World Cup is about more than the soccer on the field. It’s about the people....
New research examines how dual-earner couples balanced work and family responsibilities during the early weeks of the pandemic....
Rice Business earned five top 10 rankings in The Princeton Review's 2027 business school rankings, highlighted by its first-ever recognition for Best ...
Rice recently held a two-day Urban Sustainability Innovation Sprint and the opening reception for the Urban Sustainability Projects Portfolio at the I...
For professor Laura Kabiri, who teaches the same physiology course in Houston, Paris changed what the material meant to her students. ...
More than 800 K–12 students from across the Greater Houston area traded traditional summer pastimes for notebooks, pens and art supplies as participan...
As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the ...
The Claudio X. González Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy convened leading trade experts to examine ...
Rice’s Na Wang and Sylvia Dee find extreme weather across Asia is connected and increasing in frequency. ...
Oren Samet, who is joining Rice’s Department of Political Science as an assistant professor, researches the international dimensions of authoritarian ...
Fleet Week at Rice highlights research ties, military leadership and community connection
Rice played a key role in Houston’s Fleet Week celebration, hosting senior military leaders, engaging students and joining citywide events that highlighted the deep connection between the U.S. Navy and one of the nation’s busiest maritime hubs.
Kinder Houston Area Survey to be released April 27 at annual luncheon
Findings from the 2026 Kinder Houston Area Survey will be released April 27 by Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Shepherd School composition students respond to ‘Imaging after Photography’ with original works
The series serves as a flagship program of the Libbie Rice Shearn Moody Fund for the Arts, which is part of the Moody Experience, a universitywide initiative funded by the Moody Foundation.
Schilke appointed next University Registrar
Justin Schilke has been appointed Rice’s next University Registrar, following David Tenney’s retirement this spring after many years of dedicated service to the university.
Rice senior finds common ground between philosophy, medicine
“My journey has definitely been an exercise in broadening my academic interests every year,” said Annesha Dey.
DiGiovanna’s legacy paves way for improved care, awareness of rare condition
Rice is remembering alumnus Shane DiGiovanna ’21 of Martel College, whose life and advocacy brought national attention to a rare genetic disorder while he inspired others with his resilience, compassion and boundless energy.
Rice doctoral student uses mechanics to map how breastfeeding works in real time
As researchers work to close long-standing gaps in women’s health, a Rice doctoral student is using principles of mechanics to shed light on one of the most fundamental aspects of early motherhood: breastfeeding.
Rice highlights ‘transformative’ cancer innovation, venture pipeline during CPRIT visit
Rice foregrounded its cancer research portfolio during a visit from Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas senior officials.
Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service
Each year, Rice honors members of its community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.
Mayor declares April 14 ‘David D. Medina Day’ in honor of Rice alum, employee
Mayor John Whitmire declared April 14 “David D. Medina Day” in Houston for Medina’s contributions to the city through his work at Rice with a proclamation at City Hall.
