The finding, reported by The New York Times April 16, builds on generations of inquiry into whether life exists beyond Earth....
Tam Dao has been appointed Rice University’s first associate vice president of campus safety and research security. His first day in this role will be...
Humanities disciplines, especially medical humanities, shouldn’t just be consulted at the end of the development pipeline when systems are being evalu...
At the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies’ 15th annual Undergraduate Design Competition, the future of global health innovation was on f...
Humanities Days offered Rice students the chance to present their research and creative work in panels, poster sessions and art presentations....
A team of Rice researchers has developed a new way to control light interactions using a specially engineered structure called a 3D photonic-crystal ...
In a classroom filled with the sounds of singing, storytelling and lively conversation, young children at Rice University’s Oral and Written Language ...
As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a collection of standout seniors....
The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) has introduced the 2025 Rice Innovation Fellows cohort, a dynamic group set to lead the f...
Rice hosted a timely and intimate conversation about the personal and political fallout that continues to ripple across the Gulf Coast....
Rice launches a first-of-its-kind collaboration: the Texas Linguistics Consortium....
More than 50 Rice University students, faculty and staff visited the Texas Capitol in Austin April 14 for a day of advocacy, connection and celebratio...
Moody Fellow explores writing as a therapeutic tool for others
January 14, 2025
Maya Harpavat’s love of writing began when she was 6 years old, sitting at the kitchen table with her father.
Immersion and growth: How the Rice in Country program transforms student lives
January 13, 2025
Walking through the streets of Mérida, Mexico, in the early morning light, Sammi Frey made her way to the local gym.
Polygamy is (not) for the birds
January 13, 2025
Researchers at Rice have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time.
Calling all staff: Nominate your colleagues for the Rice Staff Excellence Award
January 13, 2025
The Rice Staff Council is calling for nominations for the 2025 Rice Staff Excellence Award.
January 13, 2025
In a significant step toward creating a sustainable and circular economy, Rice researchers have published a landmark study demonstrating that carbon nanotube fibers can be fully recycled without any loss in their structure or properties.
January 13, 2025
A recent Rice study examines financial vulnerability within the region.
Rice At Large winter issue now available online
January 10, 2025
Rice At Large, the quarterly newsletter that showcases Rice’s outreach programs, is now available online.
Global collaboration funds new projects to advance cancer detection technologies
January 10, 2025
The Center for Innovation and Translation of Point of Care Technologies for Equitable Cancer Care has announced its inaugural group of subawardees.
Rice remembers Peter Mieszkowski, path-breaking professor emeritus of economics
January 10, 2025
Peter Mieszkowski, professor emeritus of economics and the former Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Professor of Economics and Finance at Rice, passed away Dec. 25, 2024.
Watch: Rice bids adieu to Hannes Hofer, who has spent 40-plus years on campus
January 9, 2025
Rice extends a heartfelt thank you to Hannes Hofer, who is retiring from the institution after more than 40 years of service to the community.