Unique topics, returning favorites and leading faculty: Humanities’ summer course offerings heat up
From environmental studies and medical humanities courses to a survey of "Star Wars," there's something for everyone this summer.
Just over 550 new master’s students officially began their graduate journeys at Rice this fall, joining programs across architecture, creative writing...
Rice's Division of Operations, Finance and Support recently brought employees together at West Servery for a summer celebration marking the close of t...
Nearly 270 incoming doctoral students officially began their graduate journeys at Rice by signing the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies doct...
Rice’s new undergraduate minor examines the biological, psychological and social factors that shape health....
Rice’s Smalley-Curl Institute recently hosted its 40th annual summer colloquium. ...
On the second morning of O-Week, Rice’s incoming Class of 2030 gathered at Tudor Fieldhouse to hear three faculty members share lessons from their res...
Rice's new faculty were welcomed during the annual two-day faculty orientation, emphasizing that the university’s growth over the past several years h...
Professor Dame Angela McLean, the U.K. government’s chief science adviser, discussed the role of science advice in government during an armchair discu...
Sean Terada Yang was selected as a 2026 Young Artist in Residence for American Public Media program....
Rice’s newest Owls got an early introduction to one of the university’s loudest O-Week traditions Aug. 18 as Rice Rally brought together students, coa...
Rice's Office of Student Success Initiatives hosted a prematriculation program for incoming freshman and their families Aug. 13-14 as a leadup to O-We...
Rice's Lovett College has a new home. It has moved into a new 11-story building on campus, trading the familiar quirks of the Toaster for abundant nat...
Rice study to examine how ice melt in one area impacts sea level rise in another
How does ice melted by climate change in Greenland hit the shores of Honolulu?
Pandemic’s end now in sight, experts say
On the day after President Biden announced that every American will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1, two top Rice University scientists focused on the pandemic voiced both optimism and grave concern.
Internet-access spending improves academic outcomes, study of Texas schools finds
Increased internet-access spending by Texas public schools improved academic performance but also led to more disciplinary problems among students.
Gray/Wawro Panel examines immense impact of migration on women and vice versa
Jaclyn Dean ‘12 was the first Rice student to declare a minor in Poverty, Justice and Human Capabilities (PJHC).
Rice Business names Constance Porter senior associate dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Constance Porter, assistant clinical professor of marketing at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business, has joined the leadership team of the school's newly expanded Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Unconventional Students at Rice 2021: Norman Zheng finds balance
When Norman Zheng ’21 came to Rice he wanted to be pre-med, but he did not think there would be hands-on experience in his first year.
Rice’s OpenStax making diversity updates to free, openly licensed textbooks
HOUSTON – (March 15, 2021) – OpenStax, Rice University’s educational technology initiative, is improving diversity and representation in its textbooks by closely reviewing user feedback and enlisting help from advocates for racial, ethnic, LGBTQ and gender equity.
Rice women's basketball team falls in C-USA Tournament final
The top-seeded Rice women's basketball team was defeated by Middle Tennessee State University 68-65 in the championship game of the Conference USA Tournament March 13 in Frisco, Texas.
US must prepare for long-term economic fallout from pandemic, says Baker Institute expert
The U.S. economy appears to be improving, but the pandemic will have a lasting macroeconomic impact, according to an expert from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.