Rice foregrounded its cancer research portfolio during a visit from Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas senior officials....
Each year, Rice honors members of its community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service....
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 proclama...
A recent survey found that 75% of Asian Americans report experiencing racial discrimination across contexts, yet formal workplace complaints and charg...
The Rice women's tennis team defeated Wichita State 4-2 to win the 2026 American Conference Championship at the George R. Brown Tennis Center....
New research from Rice suggests the experience of caring for a spouse with dementia is not defined by the diagnosis alone. ...
For senior Han, the most meaningful parts of her Rice experience have been rooted in both learning and connection....
Nine Rice faculty members received the 2026 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors Rice’s top instructors based on votes from alumn...
Rebecca Schreib is the recipient of the 2026 George R. Brown Excellence in Teaching Award. ...
Rice professor Caroline Ajo-Franklin’s group, working in collaboration with researchers from Tufts University and Baylor College of Medicine, recently...
For Rice University junior D. Fitzgerald, what began as a personal journey of self-discovery has quickly grown into a powerful platform for advocacy —...
Composer and conductor John Adams rehearsed his iconic “Short Ride in a Fast Machine” with the school’s symphony orchestra in Stude Concert Hall....
People, papers and presentations for March 13, 2023
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Ming Yi has won the 2022 Outstanding Young Researcher Award, or Ardentic Prize, from the International Organization of Chinese Physicists and Astronomers, a New York-based non-political, not-for-profit organization that promotes physics and astronomy research and achievements by ethnic Chinese physicists and astronomers.
Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride gives Shepherd School master class
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride visited Rice’s Shepherd School of Music for a master class with double bass students March 3.
Rice labs seek RNA programming for ‘smart’ antibiotics
Rice University synthetic biologists are working to make “genetically encoded antibiotics” that kill only disease-causing bacteria.
DesRoches, design firm discuss reimagined Academic Quad with students
Rice students gave feedback on plans to redesign the campus’ Academic Quadrangle and received an update on the project’s next steps during an event in the quad March 9.
New podcast tackles foreign, domestic policy, features Baker Institute experts
A new podcast from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy tackles timely discussions about the state, the country and the world’s most pressing issues.
Rice experts share their research and knowledge at CERAWeek
Rice experts presented their expertise to the crowds at CERAWeek during panels that highlighted hydrogen hubs, examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economic future and debated how the private sector will contribute to solving climate change, among other topics.
Rice announces tuition for 2023-24 academic year
Rice University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2023-24 school year will be $57,210, an increase of $3,110 over the current year. The total cost, including $15,900 for on-campus room and board and $918 in mandatory fees, is $74,028.
Rice U. at CERAWeek 2023: Energy, health care and computing top research agenda
Rice U. representatives discussed the vision guiding the university’s research agenda during a panel discussion at CERAWeek, the leading annual energy conference taking place in Houston this week.
Secretary of Energy Granholm visits with geothermal industry leaders at Baker Institute
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted an energy roundtable with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and geothermal industry leaders March 7.
Doerr Institute launches new Leader Impact Award program
The Doerr Institute for New Leaders is furthering its mission to elevate the leadership capacity of Rice University students and improve the practice of leader development in higher education at large with its new Doerr Leader Impact Award program.
