

Senior Spotlight: Sophie Urban ’25
Torn between a conservatory and a university experience, Sophie Urban said she chose Rice for the “best of both worlds”: world-class musical training and a close-knit community.
It is with great excitement that I welcome you back to Rice for the start of another academic year. Our campus has come alive once again with energy, ...
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Monday that the Owls will partner with Nike as the official outfitter of R...
Rice’s Martí, Sarlah, Wang honored with national American Chemical Society awards....
Rice marked a historic milestone this month as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history — 1,336 new Owls, including 63 transfer students....
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville) will explore critical topics in U.S. science and innovation policy to ensure America remains the global leader in ...
Rice’s Kinder Institute provides insight into how Houstonians view deportation and related policies....
Members of the Rice community gathered to celebrate Paul Padley....
The honors reflect both the technical ambition of “SPILL” and the artistry of its creative team. ...
Rice scientists have discovered that tiny creases in two-dimensional materials can control electrons’ spin with record precision, opening the path to ...
Rice’s Office of Technology Transfer has entered into a subscription agreement with Intel Corporation which will enable the global technology leader t...
Just like incoming freshmen are getting to know the Rice campus during O-Week, newly hired faculty spent two days in an orientation of their own befor...
A team of materials scientists at Rice has developed a new way to grow ultrathin semiconductors directly onto electronic components....
Senior Spotlight: Sophie Urban ’25
Torn between a conservatory and a university experience, Sophie Urban said she chose Rice for the “best of both worlds”: world-class musical training and a close-knit community.
Rice Architecture students embarked on a "life-altering" trip to China as part of a course project where they learned from world-renowned architects and explored the differences between urban and rural life and infrastructure across the globe.
Journey Towards Justice: Rice students walk the path of civil rights history
A cohort of Rice University undergraduates boarded a bus bound for Alabama — not for vacation, but for a deeper understanding of America’s legacy of racial justice.
Houston’s hidden financial divide: Thousands remain unbanked and unprepared for retirement
A report from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlights critical gaps in banking access, retirement savings and financial literacy.
Karen Lozano, Eduardo Salas elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rice professors Karen Lozano and Eduardo Salas have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest and most prestigious learned societies in the nation.
Huff OEDK Showcase honors student ingenuity and impact
Student engineering teams at Rice demonstrated how hands-on design can drive real-world impact at the 2025 Huff OEDK Showcase and competition. Held April 17 at the Ion, the event featured 81 student teams, 93 judges and hundreds of visitors.
Graduate Student Spotlight: Thiago Pinheiro dos Santos ’25
For Thiago Pinheiro dos Santos, a doctoral candidate in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Brazil, research is a way to drive positive, meaningful impact across a wide range of real-world domains from energy innovation to medicine.
‘Determined to find a solution’: Rice students create wellness app
A team of students from Rice is developing a mobile app to “make happiness a daily habit.” Named Sprout Wellness, the technology’s goal is to provide users with positive psychology-based activity plans to foster social connection, improve well-being and decrease depressive symptoms. It is available for download from the Apple App Store and will soon be available on GooglePlay.
Leila Josefowicz inspires Shepherd School violinists in master class focused on expression, artistry
Celebrated worldwide for her passionate advocacy of new music and her compelling interpretations of major repertoire, Leila Josefowicz brought that same energy and insight to a spirited session at the Shepherd School
African Development Forum sparks fresh thinking on sustainable growth in Africa
More than 200 students, scholars and development professionals gathered at Rice for the 2025 African Development Forum.