Administration

Rice names Reginald DesRoches as next president

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

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

Rice’s top lawyer has announced his retirement as general counsel.

Rice offers visiting students online summer classes for credit

Thomas Killian named dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences

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

'Tis the season for giving thanks.

Opening soon: Rice’s Provisional Campus Facilities

More than merely tents, these temporary spaces offer everything from A/C to A/V.

Rice launches online Visiting Owls program

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

Rice IT gets A+ on midterm course rollout

Robert Ladd elected Rice Board of Trustees chair

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

Jan Odegard has joined the leadership team at the Ion, the centerpiece of the midtown Houston innovation and technology district.

Rice University launches bold climate change initiative with Shell

With initial support from Shell, Rice University has launched Carbon Hub, a climate change research initiative to fundamentally change how the world uses hydrocarbons. Carbon Hub's goal is a zero-emissions future in which hydrocarbons are not burned. Instead, they are split to make clean hydrogen energy and valuable carbon materials.

Rice University announces new program to dramatically expand scholarships for middle class

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.