“Gender and sexuality studies is social theory made accessible,” said Lora Wildenthal, the John Antony Weir Professor of History and director of Rice’...
The global journeys of Rice University students were on display March 27 as the Office of Study Abroad hosted the 2026 Study Abroad Photo Contest Exhi...
“I feel really grateful for the opportunities that I’ve had now that I am here," said senior Michael Garcia....
The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies welcomed nonprofit leaders from acros...
The Olivier Award-nominated play traces the rise and fall of the Houston-based energy trading giant, translating complex financial systems into a fast...
New consumable hemp rules from the Texas Department of State Health Services are officially in effect, and the biggest change comes down to how THC is...
For more than a decade, Rice’s Frederi Viens has been studying Lake Chad, a vast freshwater lake in west-central Africa that borders Nigeria, Niger, C...
The Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute are launching a st...
A delegation of researchers from Rice’s WaTER Institute traveled to Argentina’s Neuquén province this month to help address a pressing question facing...
Rice’s open enrollment period for employee benefit plans will run from April 3-17. To give employees a way to better explore their benefits options, t...
Rice's Office of Sustainability invites the campus community to join the third annual Earth Month Kick-Off Festival from 12:30-3:30 p.m. April 1 at th...
Rice continues to strengthen its position as a leader in innovation, rising to No. 66 in the 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities List for utility patents, ...
Rice announces enhancements to campus support systems
Rice’s Disability Resource Center has been reorganized and expanded into two offices: one for students named the Student Disability Resource Center, while Human Resources will lead a second program to support faculty and staff, including the inclusive design committee that prioritizes projects within the annual funding allocated for Americans with Disabilities Act physical space needs.
Rice launches Brain Institute to accelerate discoveries in brain science and health
Rice has announced the creation of the Rice Brain Institute, an ambitious, interdisciplinary hub that unites faculty members across campus, including engineering, natural sciences and social sciences, to tackle one of humanity’s most complex and promising frontiers: the brain.
Real-time caregiving data could reshape dementia support, Rice study suggests
A Rice study — known as Project REACH — is among the first in the nation to collect real-time data on how stress affects the health and well-being of dementia caregivers.
ASAP/16 turns Houston into living gallery
From Oct. 22-25, more than 500 scholars, artists and curators filled lecture halls and galleries from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to Project Row Houses, exploring how the arts shape the present moment and how cities like Houston can help define it.
Rice Athletics honors Hall of Fame class, celebrates legacy and future of Owls sports
Rice Athletics formally inducted the members of its 41st Hall of Fame class during a formal ceremony Oct. 24, honoring the achievements and lifelong impact of the university’s most distinguished athletes and supporters.
Bhalani, Eldridge to receive Builders Award
Rushi Bhalani ’19 and Will Eldridge ’16 ’17 will be recognized with the Builders Award Nov. 7 during the President’s Town Hall, a signature event of Rice’s Alumni Weekend. The Builders Award is given to graduates of the past 10 years who go above and beyond in service to Rice.
Doerr Institute celebrates 10 years of shaping leaders for greater good
Rice University celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, marking a decade of impact in developing principled, purpose-driven leaders — not only at Rice but across the nation.
Loden reappointed as dean of Rice’s Shepherd School of Music
Since taking the helm, Loden has overseen a period of notable growth and renewal for the Shepherd School.
Journalist, historian Cobb to deliver Campbell Lecture Nov. 19-20
Jelani Cobb's two talks promise to cast fresh light on some of the most volatile questions confronting the country today.
Kuzmenok and Navarro claim the American Doubles Championship
Rice's doubles team of Petro Kuzmenok and Santiago Navarro capped a perfect weekend with a win in the American Doubles Championship final on Sunday.
