Rice’s Medical Humanities Research Institute has transformational agenda for health care
Rice University has launched its Medical Humanities Research Institute, the only institute in the United States and one of few in the world solely dedicated to advancing translational research on human experiences of health and illness.
Welcome Back gathering unveils new Friday campus tradition
Each Friday is now Rice Spirit Friday. Rice faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters are encouraged to wear clothing that bears the Rice logo or features Rice colors.
Rice welcomes families for weekend of festivities
Rice hosted Families Weekend Sept. 29-30. Over two sunny days, parents, families and loved ones got an inside look at the unique Rice experience.
Rice’s Medical Humanities Research Institute has transformational agenda
Rice University recently launched its Medical Humanities Research Institute, the only institute in the United States and one of the few in the world that is solely dedicated to advancing translational research on human experiences of health and illness.
Rice’s Mariachi Luna Llena plays national anthem at Astros game
Rice’s student-led Mariachi Luna Llena performed the national anthem at the Sept. 23 Houston Astros baseball game.
Our Heritage Month Weekly Hangout brings Owls together
Students and members of the Rice community gathered at the university’s Multicultural Center Sept. 21 for an Our Heritage Month Weekly Social Hangout, one of many events planned to celebrate Hispanic culture and traditions on campus Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
Rice creates $1M scholarship in honor of Ruth Simmons
An event intended to honor higher education trailblazer Ruth Simmons’ best-selling new memoir became a groundbreaking event of its own when Rice University President Reginald DesRoches announced the creation of a $1 million scholarship in Simmons’ honor.
Preston, four others win Ig Nobel Prize for ‘necrobotic’ spider study
Mechanical Engineering’s Daniel Preston, three graduate students and a postdoctoral fellow have won a 2023 Ig Nobel Prize for their “necrobotic” robot arm that incorporated a dead spider.
New Rice leadership members greeted during reception
More than 100 members of the Rice community gathered at Brockman Hall for Opera Sept. 15 to welcome a slate of the university’s newest leadership team members: Stephen Bayer, vice president for development and alumni relations; Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, vice president for public affairs; and Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics.
The Ralph S. O’Connor building for Engineering and Science was officially inaugurated yesterday with a ceremony commemorating the late Rice University trustee whose generosity helped make it a reality.
President’s Distinguished Fellow Ruth Simmons to discuss her book
Rice University will host a conversation with Ruth Simmons, a President’s Distinguished Fellow, at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, in Rice’s Brockman Hall for Opera.
Rice custodial staff recognized for service, dedication
Rice's custodial staff was honored recently during a reception and luncheon in the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall. This event was held in lockstep with a national celebration that occurs yearly on the second week of September.
Rice celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Rice University is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, by spotlighting the history, contributions and achievements of Latino communities, especially as they relate to the campus community.
New NSF grant to fund study of how AI affects hiring process
Can artificial intelligence (AI) select job candidates as well — or better — than traditional methods? A new, four-year study from the National Science Foundation seeks to find out.
Offices of Admission and Public Affairs partner for campus receptions
The offices of Admission and Public Affairs will host the Campus Partner Open House and Current Student Study Break in two locations Sept. 7.
