Jeffrey Kripal on how to think about the UFO phenomenon
To study the subject adequately is ‘to study pretty much everything’
World’s largest database on history of slave trade now housed at Rice
SlaveVoyages.org is the result of years of research, reengineered for the future by Rice and a newly formed consortium.
Ostherr’s online database offers a ‘different framing of what an intervention can look like.’
Rev. William Lawson visits namesake grove at Rice for first time
"I hope that generations of students will look him up and see what he did to deserve such a hallowed spot on the campus here."
Special collections archivist Focke wins Elizabeth Gillis Award
Amanda Focke, head of special collections for the Woodson Research Center at Fondren Library, was recognized for her exemplary service.
Final Low-Fi films bid a fiery farewell to the Rice Media Center
The all-analog Low-Fi film series from the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts (VADA) will conclude its weekly screenings with a bang May 6, marking the end of an era.
A new look at ‘The Red Book,' a 1915 artifact of Black life in Houston
A midwife named Annie Hagen “came to Houston with 50 cents and through her industry and thrift … accumulated a nice bit of property” around the turn of the 20th century.
Vince Bell, Sara Hickman to headline Fondren’s virtual homecoming concert
The famed folk musicians will be joined by Guy Clark biographer Tamara Saviano.
Fondren’s Green Team hosting sustainability-focused events thanks to ALA grant
The upcoming Oct. 28 'Houston Women on Climate Action' panel is open to the public.
Voter registration drive at Fondren Library finishes strong ahead of 2020 elections
Cross-campus collaborations made volunteer-driven event a success.
Rice to resume normal operations Friday
Vice President for Administration Kevin Kirby, chair of Rice's Crisis Management Advisory Committee, sent a message to the university community Aug. 27 regarding Hurricane Laura.
Systems librarian Sun honored with Fondren’s Shapiro Award
The award honors members of the Fondren staff who have developed innovative library services programs or shown exemplary service to the Rice community
Little Free Libraries on campus encourage ‘fun’ reading, lifetime learning habits
Just weeks after their installation, the boxes are bursting with popular titles.