

Astronomers have uncovered evidence of an extragalactic accretion disk for the first time....

Imani Perry led two consecutive nights of engaging and wide-ranging discussions Nov. 15-16 at Rice University as the latest speaker in the School of H...

Rice volleyball had three players receive all-conference honors, the American Athletic Conference announced Nov. 28....

An international audience of more than three dozen quantum researchers, including Rice’s Pengcheng Dai, Randall Hulet, Douglas Natelson, Han Pu, Ming...

Pedro Alvarez, the George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice, received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Chines...

Peter Hartley, the George A. Peterkin Professor of Economics at Rice, is the 2023 recipient of the United States Association for Energy Economics (USA...

The Rice Owls are bowl-eligible after a 24-21 win over Florida Atlantic University at Rice Stadium on Nov. 25....

People, papers and presentations...
More news

DesRoches, design firm discuss reimagined Academic Quad with faculty, staff
Rice University faculty and staff gathered April 11 to learn more and provide feedback regarding the proposed Academic Quadrangle redesign.

Annual Rice competition renamed Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase
The George R. Brown School of Engineering Design Showcase and Poster Competition, coordinated by Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK), kicked off April 13 with remarks from President Reginald DesRoches — in which he announced the event will now be known as the Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase

Alison Bashford to lecture on Julian Huxley papers at Rice
Alison Bashford , a scientia professor of history at the University of New South Wales in Sydney and director of the Laureate Centre for History and Population, will present a lecture about the Julian Huxley papers’ influence on her new book April 24 at Rice’s Fondren Library, where the papers are housed.

Richard Fisher to discuss economic issues facing US April 19
Former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Richard Fisher will discuss economic uncertainty and prospects for growth at an April 19 event hosted by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Rice English’s MacArthur ‘genius’ Kiese Laymon honored by campus community
In an afternoon reception at Cohen House April 10, Kiese Laymon — Rice’s Libbie Shearn Moody Professor of Creative Writing and English — was joined by his students, family, friends and colleagues alongside Rice President Reginald DesRoches and leaders from across campus to celebrate the esteemed author in light of his recent MacArthur Fellowship , popularly known as the “genius grant.”

Student service celebrated at Center for Civic Leadership’s annual showcase
Rice’s Center for Civic Leadership hosted its annual spring showcase April 4, under the umbrella of the university’s 2023 Moody Experience events and celebrations.

Sensor system could decrease fall risk for older adults
A team of Rice University engineering students designed a fall-risk assessment system that enables doctors to create personalized risk-management strategies for patients based on their individual movement patterns at home.

Rice U. engineering students’ brace puts patients first
For those suffering from rib flaring associated with congenital deformations of the chest wall that cause it to jut out or cave in, a team of Rice University engineering students has come up with a potential solution.

Rice U. students engineer socks for on-the-go neuropathy treatment
A wearable electrical-stimulation and vibration-therapy system designed by Rice University engineering students might be just what the doctor ordered for people experiencing foot pain and balance loss due to diabetic neuropathy.

Rice provides update on Global Paris Center
Vice President for Global Caroline Levander, Provost Amy Dittmar and President Reginald DesRoches gave an update on the Rice Global Paris Center in an April 11 email to the university community.

Energy experts to discuss effects of OPEC+ production cuts on gas prices
A panel of energy industry experts will discuss OPEC+ moving to cut production and other factors that will determine the global oil market’s future in an April 18 event at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Undergraduates present policy solutions for prizes
The Baker Institute Student Forum hosted its annual undergraduate public policy conference April 8.

Rice U. to celebrate staff achievements April 21
Rice University will host its annual appreciation event to celebrate staff accomplishments on April 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall.

New report highlights resiliency of women refugees
Women refugees tend to be seen as vulnerable, but a new collaborative report shows their resilience in the face of unequal resources.

Rice University’s Shepherd School Contemporary Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra will wrap up their 2022-2023 performing seasons with concerts on April 19 and 21, respectively. Both concerts will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Stude Concert Hall.