A new study by a team of researchers at Rice University and Houston Methodist’s Center for Neural Systems Restoration and Weill Cornell Medical Colleg...
Remote working tools like Zoom and Slack have been around for more than a decade, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic that remote work really to...
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the...
Rice University alumna Sofia Adrogué was sworn in as judge of the 11th Division Texas Business Court Nov. 19 at the Harris County Courthouse....
Mark Jones and David R. Brockman discuss the ongoing Republican-led initiatives in the U.S. to introduce more religious content into classrooms. ...
Rice’s Center for Nanoscale Imaging Sciences hosted its inaugural workshop Nov. 14-16....
Researchers at Rice have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Rice ...
Jonathan Mak, a third-year Doctor of Musical Arts student at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, recently earned the top prize at the inaugural Sorel-Tra...
Senior officials from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas visited Rice Nov.11 for a firsthand, comprehensive look at the university’...
Rice’s Center for Quantum Materials and Smalley-Curl Institute recently held two successive events aimed at advancing the field of quantum materials r...
Rice Emergency Medical Services recognized the 26th annual National Collegiate EMS Week Nov. 11-17 by hosting community education efforts and spirited...
The Rice community came together in a display of unity and purpose for the LUNGevity Breathe Deep Together Walk at Rice Stadium Nov. 16....
Rice art professor leverages Paris Center for exploration of French graphic novels
May 22, 2024
When Christopher Sperandio saw Rice Global’s call for courses at its Paris Center, he knew exactly what he wanted to teach.
Rice’s Fred Oswald named incoming editor for Psychological Methods journal
May 21, 2024
Fred Oswald, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences and chair in social sciences at Rice, has been named incoming editor for Psychological Methods, a top journal in the field.
May 21, 2024
Houstonians’ views on social issues, the biggest challenges facing the region and more findings from the 2024 Kinder Houston Area Survey were presented at the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s annual luncheon at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston May 20.
NSF chief of research security to speak at Rice Baker Institute May 23
May 21, 2024
Rebecca Keiser, the National Science Foundation’s chief of research security strategy and policy, will deliver a virtual keynote address May 23 on the origins of the foundation’s research on research security program with Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Rice alum celebrates 30 years as a craft beer pioneer
May 21, 2024
For 30 years, Saint Arnold Brewing Company has been a Houston institution, releasing more than 100 different beers including staples such as Lawnmower, Amber Ale and Art Car IPA, and the origin of what is now the oldest craft brewery in Texas can be traced back to 1985 at Rice. That’s when alumnus Brock Wagner ’87 started hanging out with his Lovett College resident adviser.
Rice chemist Gustavo Scuseria wins 2024 Schrödinger Medal
May 20, 2024
Pioneering Rice chemist Gustavo Scuseria has won the 2024 Schrödinger Medal from the World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists.
May 20, 2024
Nearly nine in 10 area residents believe Houston should lead the world in transitioning to alternative energy sources, according to Rice University’s 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey. More than 80% of Houstonians also said the energy transition was necessary to the city’s economic prosperity.
Rice’s Staff Council hosts annual ice cream social at packed West Servery
May 20, 2024
Staff from all across Rice University’s campus came together May 15 to enjoy ice cream and celebrate the start of summer.
May 20, 2024
In recognition of her career achievements, NAFSA: Association of International Educators recently honored Adria Baker with its Life Membership Award. Baker retired as Rice’s associate vice provost for international education and executive director of OISS in July 2023.
Houston researchers’ blend of neuroscience, dance gains attention of United Nations
May 20, 2024
A groundbreaking artistic collaboration between Rice University, the University of Houston (UH) and Sam Houston State University will be featured at the United Nations’ AI for Good global summit in Geneva May 31.