About 80 high school seniors from The Emery/Weiner School visited Rice University’s Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives (STJA) ear...
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The future of immigration and its relationship with this year’s election cycle was explored by experts at a May 14 event hosted by Rice University’s B...
A delegation from Sweden, led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, visited Rice University May 14 to forge new pathways for collaboration...
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HX Venture Fund hosted its third annual Venture Houston conference Sept. 7 in Rice’s Stude Concert Hall where entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business leaders convened to network and learn about the future of clean energy.
Rice helps lead national quantum computing research efforts
A team of Rice University researchers have won a 4-year, $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy to evaluate the strengths and limitations of different physical systems used to build quantum computers and inform strategies for achieving near-term advances in quantum computing.
Rice names new head of digital learning and strategy
Shawn Miller will join Rice as associate provost for digital learning and strategy , effective Nov. 1, reporting directly to the provost.
New NSF grant to fund study of how AI affects hiring process
Can artificial intelligence (AI) select job candidates as well — or better — than traditional methods? A new, four-year study from the National Science Foundation seeks to find out.
Rice safety Gabriel Taylor featured in ESPN 'Outside the Lines' special
ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” tells the story of former NFL great Sean Taylor’s brother Gabriel Taylor, who is now carrying on the family name as a defensive back at Rice University.
Offices of Admission and Public Affairs partner for campus receptions
The offices of Admission and Public Affairs will host the Campus Partner Open House and Current Student Study Break in two locations Sept. 7.
Student Activities Fair showcases on-campus clubs
The Rice University Student Center hosted the Student Activities Fair at the Rice Memorial Center on Sept. 1 as part of the 2023 Weeks of Welcome (WOW) series celebrating the new academic year at Rice.
Owls to clash with Cougars in 42nd Bayou Bucket Classic
The Rice Owls football team will look to take flight against the University of Houston Cougars in the 42nd Bayou Bucket Classic at 6 p.m. Sept. 9.
New class at Rice examines pop culture phenom Taylor Swift’s lyrics
One of Rice’s newest classes, Miss Americana: The Evolution and Lyrics of Taylor Swift, has the Swifties coming out in full force to examine and discuss the lyrics and societal impact of the singer/songwriter.
Rice EMS to hold blood drive Sept. 12
Rice University Emergency Medical Services will host a blood drive on campus from 12 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12.
Rice offers flu shots over four clinics at RMC
Rice will provide no-cost flu vaccinations to all faculty, staff and retirees over four clinics on campus.
Rice’s Center for Research Computing receives top award for data visualization for SlaveVoyages
John Mulligan, a humanities computing researcher and facilitator in Rice University’s Center for Research Computing (CRC), was awarded first place in the data visualization category at the Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing (PEARC) conference for work with Rice’s SlaveVoyages.
Energy Tech Venture Forum set for Sept. 21 at Rice
The 20th Annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum will see industry leaders showcase energy tech innovations for the shift toward a more sustainable, reliable and lower carbon future on Sept. 21 at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
Interested in policy research? Visit the Baker Institute internship fair
The Baker Institute Student Forum will host an internship fair for Rice students Sept. 7 from 12-1 p.m.
Rice’s Shepherd School of Music announces 2023-24 season
HOUSTON – (Aug. 31, 2023) – For the first time in the Shepherd School of Music’s history, a comprehensive listing of key performances is being announced today to coincide with the release of a new season brochure and redesigned events website. The Shepherd School has collected guest artists from around the globe to perform and teach this season, joining the existing ranks of renowned artists already among the faculty.