Houston Symphony premieres Karim Al-Zand’s ‘Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks’
The piece was part of the “Korngold’s Violin Concerto & Cinderella” program, which explored the connections between storytelling and sound.
In the U.S. alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause....
Rice alumnus Abidemi Babatunde Babalola ’11 ’15 has been named a recipient of the 2025 Dan David Prize, one of the world’s largest history awards....
Researchers at Rice and collaborators have developed a wireless network of miniature bioelectric implants that could transform treatment for heart fai...
The 83,000-square-foot facility designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro will serve as a hub for visual arts, performance, interdisciplinary collaboration...
August is designated as National Emergency Management Awareness Month. To recognize the impact Rice’s four-member emergency management team makes on c...
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, ranked the world’s No. 1 university-based think tank, today announced its fall 2025 lineup of public events....
Rice has been recognized among the nation’s best colleges this week — coinciding with the beginning of its fall semester — ranking No. 10 on Niche’s 2...
Seven Rice graduates were named recipients of the Fulbright scholarship through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program this year, receiving funds to study...
Rice experts say much of the region’s flood risk still sits outside federally mapped zones. ...
A new study by Rice researchers explores large language models as a tool for streamlining responsible citation practices....
The Rice Owls women’s volleyball team is scheduled to open its home slate this weekend with the Rice Invitational at Tudor Fieldhouse, highlighted by ...
Doerr Institute’s ‘Leading Owls’ podcast highlights inspiring leaders at Rice
A new podcast from Rice’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders highlights inspiring Owls who serve as leaders in their respective fields.
Rice and UH scientists redefine chemical manufacturing method to solve carbon capture problem
A team of scientists led by Haotian Wang, associate professor in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice, and Xiaonan Shan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at University of Houston, have discovered simple yet elegant solutions to address a fundamental issue in carbon capture and utilization technology.
Energy Venture Day at CERAWeek selects 9 ‘most promising’ startups
Nine companies were named most promising at the annual Rice Alliance Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition at CERAWeek March 12, co-hosted with the Houston Energy Transition Initiative and TEX-E. The event showcases energy ventures driving efficiency and advancements toward the energy transition through fields such as carbon management, advanced manufacturing, hydrogen, grid technology and more. This year’s competition was a qualifying event for the Startup World Cup, powered by Pegasus Ventures. The top-scoring venture is invited to compete in the grand finale and a $1 million investment prize.
Rice sport management faculty break down brackets, business and ‘Big Dance’ strategy
As March Madness returns this month to captivate the sports world, faculty experts from Rice University’s Department of Sport Management are available to provide insights on the NCAA Tournament’s financial impact, marketing strategies, fan engagement and the all-important selection of teams for bracket pools.
A research team led by Rice's Yang Gao has uncovered new insights into the molecular mechanisms of ADAR1.
Rice has established the Rice Center for Membrane Excellence , dedicated to developing advanced membrane materials and separation technologies.
Creative crossroads: Scholars, artists converge at Rice to discuss Black aesthetic dialogues
The rich interplay between African American literature and the other arts took center stage at a two-day symposium at Rice March 7-8 where scholars, poets and artists explored the aesthetic, cultural and political dimensions of Black creative expression.
Opera comes to life in ‘Ryan McKinny & Friends’ recital at Shepherd School
A world-class bass-baritone. A showcase of rising vocal talent. A program spanning Wagner to Jake Heggie.
‘Ghosts of the Gulf’: Art, ecology and the legacy of Deepwater Horizon highlighted at Moody event
The latest installment of the Moody Center for the Art's Dimensions Variable series, inspired by the exhibition “Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice,” brought together artists and environmentalists responding to climate change in creative ways.