As the fall semester progresses toward the holiday season, Rice’s Fondren Library is making efforts to increase the visibility of Rice research and re...
A newly discovered waltz by Frédéric Chopin, recently unearthed from a vault at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York, made its Houston debut Nov....
The Ion District, Houston’s hub for innovation, now has its very own pickleball experience with the newly-opened Pickle Lab....
Rice’s Shepherd School of Music is set to bring holiday magic to Houston with its annual “Spirit of the Season” concert Dec. 7 in Morrison Theater at ...
Rice celebrated the topping out of Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall, a new visual arts building, Nov. 12....
Rice’s WaTER Institute and Yokogawa Corporation of America announced a new partnership in support of modular autonomous water treatment and reuse proc...
Students of Rice’s Shepherd School of Music composed and performed original pieces in response to the themes of the Moody Center for the Arts’ fall 20...
Rice welcomed an assembly of leaders ranging from higher education and Texas Medical Center institutions to state and local elected officials to share...
Guests gathered at Rice on Nov. 8 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum....
Eight representatives from Rice were selected to be part of the 2024-25 Scholars Transforming Through Research program hosted by the Council on Underg...
EcoStudio in Rice’s Sustainability Institute and the Rice Office of STEM Engagement have received a nearly $500,000 grant from the National Academies ...
Researchers including Jacob Robinson have developed a technique for diagnosing, managing treating neurological disorders with minimal surgical risks. ...
Rice offers summer coding camp for high school students
April 20, 2021
The Rice University High School Coding Camp is designed to formally introduce students to the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to begin exploring the field of computer programming. The course combines structured lessons, paired practice and flexible group work. Class sessions are led by veteran industry practitioners and mentors who can answer questions and provide insight based on real-world developer experience.
Undergraduate research showcase returns to Rice in hybrid format April 21
April 19, 2021
Linda Liu and Anika Sonig wanted to make sure all bases were covered when they planned this year’s Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium (RURS), the annual showcase for student research projects that’s operating under pandemic conditions for the second year in a row.
Annual Aleko masterclass at Shepherd School goes virtual
April 19, 2021
Rice's Shepherd School of Music held a virtual masterclass April 11 with Shepherd School voice students and artist Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano, as part of the 2020-2021 Aleko Endowed Masterclass Artist Series.
9 recognized with award for superior teaching
April 19, 2021
Nine faculty received the 2021 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors as determined by the votes of alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.
Faculty, staff honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service
April 19, 2021
Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service. Here are recipients of some of this year’s awards:
‘An unprecedented year’: Record number of Rice grad students awarded NSF fellowships
April 19, 2021
Two dozen current graduate students are among 44 affiliated with Rice to win Graduate Research Fellowships and three years of financial support.
Sports gambling conference eyes risks, rewards of legalization
April 19, 2021
Legal sports gambling will be analyzed at the Ninth Eubank Conference on Real World Markets at Rice.
Unconventional Students at Rice 2021: Zach Alvear finds fulfillment in academics and music
April 19, 2021
When Zach Alvear ’21 entered Rice as the Spring (Texas) High School valedictorian, he quickly found out he was in for a challenge.
People, papers and presentations - April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
Andrés Vela, a graduate student in double bass performance, is the Shepherd School of Music’s recipient of the Presser Graduate Music Award.
Mexico's economic slump here to stay, Baker Institute experts say
April 19, 2021
Mexico’s economy will continue to struggle unless there is a “radical shift” in the country's politics, according to experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.