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Rice honors Nobel laureates Robert Curl and Richard Smalley at medal exhibit
December 10, 2024
Rice University celebrated a milestone in its scientific history Dec. 9 by displaying the Nobel Prize medals of late Rice chemistry professors Robert F. Curl ’54 and Richard Smalley at a daylong event held at the Welcome Center at Sewall Hall.
‘Hard work coming to fruition’: New Rice graduates look toward their next chapters
December 10, 2024
As Rice’s December graduates receive their degrees, they look to take on a wide range of challenges as they impart their wisdom gained at Rice on the world at large.
New Rice graduates ‘shoot for the stars’ as over 500 degrees are conferred at December commencement
December 10, 2024
The newest parliament of Owl graduates celebrated a major step in their educational journey during Rice’s December 2024 commencement ceremony, held in Tudor Fieldhouse today. More than 500 degrees were conferred this semester.
Shepherd School’s delightful ‘Spirit of the Season’ kicks off holiday festivities
December 10, 2024
Rice’s Shepherd School of Music filled Morrison Theater with holiday cheer Dec. 7 during its annual “Spirit of the Season” concert.
Leading executive recruiter John Strackhouse appointed chairman of Doerr Institute external board
December 10, 2024
World-class leader and talent recruiter John Strackhouse has been named chairman of the external board of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice.
Rice scientists develop coating for enhanced thermal imaging through hot windows
December 10, 2024
A team of Rice scientists has solved a long-standing problem in thermal imaging, making it possible to capture clear images of objects through hot windows.
Pan Fang named among top 50 undergraduate business professors by Poets&Quants
December 10, 2024
Tommy Pan Fang, assistant professor of strategic management at Rice, has been named to Poets&Quants’ list of 50 Best Undergraduate Professors. Pan Fang was chosen from among 1,000 nominations, and at age 30, he is one of the youngest professors on the list, which represents 43 schools, including five international institutions.
The sweet taste of success: Rice celebrates graduate students’ competitive fellowships with cake
December 10, 2024
In less than an hour, Dean Seiichi Matsuda and the graduate and postdoctoral studies staff doled out 102 cakes from two local bakeries amounting to an estimated two to three million calories.
Rice shines as a favorite for quinceañera photography
December 10, 2024
With its grand architecture and lush greenery, Rice’s campus has become a top destination for photo shoots celebrating engagements, weddings, pregnancies, proms and especially quinceañeras.
Shepherd School of Music faculty and alumni garner multiple Chamber Music America Awards
December 10, 2024
Rice’s Shepherd School of Music is celebrating an exceptional showing at the Chamber Music America Awards as its faculty and alumni received three of the organization’s top honors.