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 mathematician Chelsea Walton named 2025 AMS Fellow
November 7, 2024
Chelsea Walton , a professor of mathematics at Rice, has been named a 2025 fellow of the American Mathematical Society.
November 7, 2024
The Educational and Research Initiatives for Collaborative Health (ENRICH) at Rice University and The Bookout Center at Houston Methodist hosted the first joint faculty engagement event aimed at fostering collaboration between researchers at the two institutions.
Rice’s Shepherd School of Music to host Fall Chamber Music Festival
November 6, 2024
Rice’s Shepherd School of Music invites audiences to experience the artistry and collaboration of chamber music as 130 students showcase their talent in the upcoming Fall Chamber Music Festival.
November 6, 2024
The Southeast Regional conference of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program unfolded at Rice Nov. 1-3, gathering undergraduate fellows from across the Southeast to present their research, connect with peers and explore graduate school opportunities.
Rice to honor veterans at annual ceremony Nov. 11
November 6, 2024
Rice will recognize Owls who have served in the United States military, including the veterans among faculty, staff and students, at its 21st annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Rice Memorial Chapel and Ray Courtyard.
Rice community celebrates democracy on Election Day with voting and campus activities
November 6, 2024
Members of the Rice University community enjoyed the first Election Day block party held Nov. 5 in the Academic Quad.
Diwali celebrations ’light‘ campus
November 6, 2024
The Rice community celebrated Diwali with two vibrant events highlighting the cultural significance of the Hindu festival of lights.
Rice opens season with 77-70 victory over FIU in Lanier’s debut
November 6, 2024
The Rice men’s basketball team opened the 2024-25 season with a 77-70 victory over FIU at Tudor Fieldhouse Nov. 5.
Rice bioengineers shed light on dosing challenges for cancer immunotherapy
November 6, 2024
A team of Rice bioengineers has developed a mathematical model that clarifies why interleukin-12 ⎯ a potent immune-boosting protein that holds promise for cancer treatment ⎯ loses effectiveness over time when used as an immunotherapeutic.
Community leaders gather at Rice to connect, discuss leadership
November 5, 2024
Bernie Banks, director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice, spoke about the importance of leadership development during a community dialogue event with local leaders from the Houston area Oct. 30.