Rice engineers’ storage technology keeps nanosurfaces clean
Rice mechanical engineers improved on a 50-year-old idea to create container technology that keeps volatile organic compounds from accumulating on the surfaces of stored nanomaterials.
Just over 550 new master’s students officially began their graduate journeys at Rice this fall, joining programs across architecture, creative writing...
Rice's Division of Operations, Finance and Support recently brought employees together at West Servery for a summer celebration marking the close of t...
Nearly 270 incoming doctoral students officially began their graduate journeys at Rice by signing the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies doct...
Rice’s new undergraduate minor examines the biological, psychological and social factors that shape health....
Rice’s Smalley-Curl Institute recently hosted its 40th annual summer colloquium. ...
On the second morning of O-Week, Rice’s incoming Class of 2030 gathered at Tudor Fieldhouse to hear three faculty members share lessons from their res...
Rice's new faculty were welcomed during the annual two-day faculty orientation, emphasizing that the university’s growth over the past several years h...
Professor Dame Angela McLean, the U.K. government’s chief science adviser, discussed the role of science advice in government during an armchair discu...
Sean Terada Yang was selected as a 2026 Young Artist in Residence for American Public Media program....
Rice’s newest Owls got an early introduction to one of the university’s loudest O-Week traditions Aug. 18 as Rice Rally brought together students, coa...
Rice's Office of Student Success Initiatives hosted a prematriculation program for incoming freshman and their families Aug. 13-14 as a leadup to O-We...
Rice's Lovett College has a new home. It has moved into a new 11-story building on campus, trading the familiar quirks of the Toaster for abundant nat...
Rice chemist wins $3.2M National Cancer Institute grant
Rice University chemist Han Xiao has won a $3.2 million research project (R01) grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop the first tissue-specific epigenetic inhibitor drug to treat bone metastasis.
Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies (GSCS) has opened enrollment for two new professional certificate programs in healthcare management and human resources management to address immediate workforce needs.
Computer Science’s Vardi wins four prestigious scientific awards
Renowned Rice University computer scientist, mathematician and University Professor Moshe Vardi is on a roll, garnering four prestigious awards in automata theory and automated reasoning within the past four weeks.
Rice Human Resources embarks on benefits, compensation revamp
Rice University’s Office of Human Resources recently launched its Total Rewards Project to ensure the institution offers both a competitive and attractive benefits and compensation package within the Houston and higher education markets.
The Rice Global Paris Center recently concluded its inaugural summer series of academic programs and events, helping position Rice University as a leading global institution by showcasing its world-class faculty and research as well as providing unmatched student experiences in Paris.
Rice has announced an initial commitment to fund groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research at five new and existing institutes across campus.
Cellular process that fuels plant growth yields surprising insights
A new study by Rice University bioscientists explains how structures inside plant cells collaborate to fuel germination. The findings could shed light on corresponding mechanisms in human cells.
Rice Athletics 2023 Hall of Fame class announced
The Rice Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its next class of legendary performers on Friday, October 27.
Rice leaders featured in French news
Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Vice President for Research Ramamoorthy Ramesh have been featured in multiple French news articles after visiting the Rice Global Paris Center this summer.