

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...

Rice vice president for IT to take on new role
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Paul Padley will transition into an advisory role on July 1, 2025.

Mexico is likely to face challenges politically, economically and diplomatically in 2025, according to the newest edition of the Mexico Country Outlook from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy released this week. The report provides a strategic edge to investors, businesses and policymakers as they navigate Mexico’s complex, ever-evolving political and regulatory landscape as well as its relationship with the U.S. and President-elect Donald Trump.

2024 Rice wrap: A look back on a year of ‘transformative growth’
Rice concluded the year on a high note, celebrating a year of transformative growth, achievements and community spirit.

New molecule-creation method a ‘powerful tool’ to accelerate drug synthesis and discovery
A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals.

Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies has unveiled its new strategic plan, looking to broaden access while advancing the social, educational and economic vitality of dynamic urban communities in Houston and beyond.

New evidence exists for hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas on ancient Mars
A new study explores how variations in Mars’ crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet’s magmatic evolution and hydrological systems.

Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception at Rice celebrates culture, community
Rice hosted the Houston Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board holiday reception Dec. 16 at Cohen House. The soiree was attended by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the advisory board members as well as several notable Houstonians.

Let’s rodeo, Owls! Tickets for Rice Night at the Rodeo on sale now through Jan. 14
Rice students, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to participate in Rice Night at the Rodeo Tuesday, March 11.

Rice slashes student costs by $650M over 5 years with free tuition program
Rice is proud to celebrate over five years of transforming access to higher education through The Rice Investment, the university’s signature financial aid program.

Watch: Future Owls celebrate Rice acceptance with joyful reactions
Future Owls captured the joy and excitement of opening their Rice University acceptance letters, celebrating their place in the Class of 2029.