Zeisha Bennett found a way to combine two lifelong loves — fashion and photography — and turn them into something bigger than herself....
“This award feels like a dream you don’t even let yourself dream,” Nicholas Brownlee said....
Kosmos 482’s return is being watched closely by Rice experts....
Rice marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the Moody Center Complex for Student Life, a bold step toward enhancing the student experienc...
A team of researchers at Rice and Baylor College of Medicine has developed a new strategy for identifying hazardous pollutants in soil ⎯ even ones tha...
As Rice prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of soon-to-be graduates....
Rice sociologist and religious scholar Craig Considine is available to provide analysis and commentary on the Catholic Church’s next leader and the fi...
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As Rice University prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10, Rice News is spotlighting a series of standout seniors....
Rice President Reginald DesRoches, a nationally recognized leader in resilient infrastructure and engineering education, has been elected to the 2025 ...
Persona AI, the Houston-based humanoid robotics startup that recently closed $25 million in pre-seed funding, is significantly expanding its operation...
A trillion turns of light nets terahertz polarized bytes
October 19, 2020
Nanophotonics researchers at Rice University, the Polytechnic University of Milan and the Italian Institute of Technology have demonstrated a novel technique for modulating light at terahertz frequencies with plasmonic metasurfaces.
Fondren’s Green Team hosting sustainability-focused events thanks to ALA grant
October 19, 2020
The upcoming Oct. 28 'Houston Women on Climate Action' panel is open to the public.
Rice's Vivian Ho elected to National Academy of Medicine
October 19, 2020
Rice health economist Vivian Ho has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, which is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
RUPD accreditation commission seeks public comments
October 19, 2020
HOUSTON -- (Oct. 19, 2020) -- A public forum for community comments about the Rice University Police Department will be held during a virtual visit to campus conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
October 19, 2020
On a pleasant fall day, not even the Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol can resist a stroll through Rice’s leafy campus — which, as it happens, is also an officially designated arboretum.
Rice United Way Campaign is underway
October 19, 2020
Rice kicked off its annual United Way campaign last week and is already nearly two-thirds of the way to its $250,000 goal, with $161,120 raised so far.
Social scientists to offer virtual COVID-19 lightning talks
October 19, 2020
Social sciences researchers have been examining the behavioral and social aspects of COVID-19 since the initial outbreak.
Bisexual adults less likely to enjoy health benefits of education
October 15, 2020
HOUSTON – (Oct. 15, 2020) – Education has long been linked to health — the more schooling people have, the healthier they are likely to be. But a new study from Rice University sociologists found that the health benefits of a good education are less evident among well-educated bisexual adults.
Haotian Wang wins Packard Fellowship
October 15, 2020
Haotian Wang has been honored with a Packard Fellowship, one of 20 researchers in the nation to do so this year.
NSF renews Rice-based NEWT Center for water treatment
October 15, 2020
The National Science Foundation renews the Rice-based Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment Center for five years. The Engineering Research Center is dedicated to enabling access to clean water around the world.