Rice names Reginald DesRoches as next president
November 11, 2021
Reginald DesRoches, who is now serving as the university’s provost, has been named as the next president of Rice University.
Time capsule found in Abercrombie cornerstone
May 28, 2021
A time capsule from the November 1948 formal opening of the Abercrombie Engineering Laboratory was discovered in the building's cornerstone by demolition crews clearing the way for a new 266,000-square-foot engineering and science building.
Rice general counsel announces retirement
May 16, 2021
Rice’s top lawyer has announced his retirement as general counsel.
Rice offers visiting students online summer classes for credit
December 18, 2020
Thomas Killian named dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences
December 1, 2020
Rice University has named physicist Thomas Killian dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, effective Jan. 1.
Thank You Rice campaign posts words of gratitude, encouragement for all to see
November 13, 2020
'Tis the season for giving thanks.
Opening soon: Rice’s Provisional Campus Facilities
August 10, 2020
More than merely tents, these temporary spaces offer everything from A/C to A/V.
Rice launches online Visiting Owls program
July 6, 2020
HOUSTON – (July 6, 2020) – Rice University is welcoming visiting students into its classrooms this fall through a new online program. The pilot Rice Online Visiting Owls program allows high school juniors and seniors and visiting undergraduates to enroll in select online courses for credit.
Rice University revamps summer school for online learning
April 10, 2020
Rice IT gets A+ on midterm course rollout
April 10, 2020
Robert Ladd elected Rice Board of Trustees chair
March 9, 2020
Rice University alumnus Robert T. Ladd ’78 has been elected chair of the Rice Board of Trustees, effective July 1.
Jan Odegard joins leadership team at the Ion
January 21, 2020
Jan Odegard has joined the leadership team at the Ion, the centerpiece of the midtown Houston innovation and technology district.
Rice University announces new program to dramatically expand scholarships for middle class
September 18, 2018
Rice University has unveiled a new initiative to make higher education more affordable by dramatically expanding financial aid provided to students from low-income families to those with incomes up to $200,000.