

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 takes down Vermont after hot shooting night at Cancun Challenge
The Rice women’s basketball team had its best shooting night of the season en route to a 79-57 win over Vermont in the team’s final game of the Cancun Challenge Friday afternoon.

Rice closes Nassau Championship with 70-66 win over Iona
The Rice men’s basketball team took home a 70-66 victory over Iona to finish with a 2-1 record at the Nassau Championship.

Rice alum Camila Vinson selected as Knowles Teaching Fellow
Rice alumna Camila Vinson ’22 ’23 has been accepted into the Knowles Teacher Initiative Teaching Fellowship, a five-year program that supports early career high school teachers in their efforts to develop expertise and lead from the classroom.

Deep-sea marvels: How anglerfish defy evolutionary expectations
A groundbreaking Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike.

Rice senior aims to change public perceptions of law enforcement officers
The lives and lived experiences of law enforcement professionals were the focus of a Nov. 21 campus event, “Behind the Badge,” organized by Rice University senior Kelsea Whiting.

From ballet to quantum chemistry: Rice’s James Shee dances between worlds
James Shee’s journey from the ballet stage to the classroom may seem improbable, yet for Shee, it all stems from an appreciation for beauty.

Sandra Johnson, the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice, returned to campus for a fireside chat that celebrated her impactful career and the launch of her new book, “Soft Power for the Journey: The Life of a STEM Trailblazer.”

‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.

Senior Owls end on winning note
Rice jumped out early on South Florida and withstood a late challenge to send the senior class of 2024 out as winners in their final game at Rice Stadium, 35-28 on Saturday.

Filmmaker and alumnus Kyle Henry inspires Rice students with lessons on resilience, artistry
Returning to his alma mater, filmmaker Kyle Henry ’93 ’94 captivated Rice students with a candid 90-minute talk that offered hard-won advice and reflections on his prolific career in the film industry.