Tapia STEM Camps inspire more than 1,200 students worldwide to pursue science careers
Founded by Richard Tapia, the summer camps encourage students from all communities to pursue careers in STEM.
The series serves as a flagship program of the Libbie Rice Shearn Moody Fund for the Arts, which is part of the Moody Experience, a universitywide ini...
Justin Schilke has been appointed Rice’s next University Registrar, following David Tenney’s retirement this spring after many years of dedicated serv...
“My journey has definitely been an exercise in broadening my academic interests every year,” said Annesha Dey....
Rice is remembering alumnus Shane DiGiovanna ’21 of Martel College, whose life and advocacy brought national attention to a rare genetic disorder whil...
As researchers work to close long-standing gaps in women’s health, a Rice doctoral student is using principles of mechanics to shed light on one of th...
Rice foregrounded its cancer research portfolio during a visit from Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas senior officials....
Each year, Rice honors members of its community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service....
Mayor John Whitmire declared April 14 “David D. Medina Day” in Houston for Medina’s contributions to the city through his work at Rice with a proclama...
A recent survey found that 75% of Asian Americans report experiencing racial discrimination across contexts, yet formal workplace complaints and charg...
The Rice women's tennis team defeated Wichita State 4-2 to win the 2026 American Conference Championship at the George R. Brown Tennis Center....
New research from Rice suggests the experience of caring for a spouse with dementia is not defined by the diagnosis alone. ...
For senior Han, the most meaningful parts of her Rice experience have been rooted in both learning and connection....
Rice has 332 athletes named American Conference All-Academic team
Rice saw 332 student-athletes be named to the American Conference All-Academic Team, conference commissioner Tim Pernetti announced Wednesday morning.
Kavraki elected to European Academy of Sciences
Lydia Kavraki has been elected to the European Academy of Sciences.
‘Major leap in bioelectronic sensing’: Rice researchers turn bacteria into tiny pollution detectors
A study led by Xu Zhang, Marimikel Charrier and Caroline Ajo-Franklin demonstrates an innovative method for the real-time, on-site detection of arsenite and cadmium.
Bats, poaching and the pulse of the forest: Rice researchers lead biodiversity study in Tanzania
Deep in the heart of Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains, a trio of Rice researchers embarked on an ambitious summer field study to understand how human impacts are reshaping forest ecosystems.
Rice football single-game tickets now on sale
Single-game tickets for the inaugural season of the Scott Abell era of Rice football are now on sale.
Breaking the cycle: Housing instability shapes lives while hitting some harder than others
New research, led by Brielle Bryan, offers a clearer view of what instability really looks like and why it should be treated as a driver of inequality, not just a symptom.
Rice Business MBA programs earn top recognition in Princeton Review rankings
Rice Business MBA programs are ranked among the top five in The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools rankings for 2025. The school is No. 3 in the nation for Best MBA Program for Finance, up two spots from last year, and No. 5 for Best Online MBA.
Faculty, staff now have access to AI tools Google Gemini and NotebookLM
Responsible AI is foundational to achieving the strategic goals and vision set forth in Momentous, Rice’s 10-year strategic plan. To further empower the campus to maximize the use of AI for premier teaching, research and operations, the university has expanded access to a broader set of tools.
American Conference launches rebrand, signaling new era
The American Conference has officially unveiled a dynamic rebrand aimed at clarifying its identity and positioning the league for the future.