Rice returns to VivaTech 2026 with startups advancing future of energy, water, AI
“This moment reflects the scale and direction of Rice’s global engagement,” said Caroline Levander, vice president for global strategy.
Rice taps transatlantic leader Muzelle for strategic partnerships role in Paris
Vincent Muzelle will step into a role previously held by Estelle Dubernard and will be based in Paris, where he will help expand Rice’s global partnerships and academic collaborations.
Rice brings global AI dialogue to Paris
“Artificial intelligence is transforming the global economy and raising profound questions about how technology intersects with society,” said Caroline Levander, Rice’s vice president for global strategy.
How Rice tracks and supports travelers when global events escalate
The university's international travel registry allows Rice to see where members of its community are traveling abroad and reach them quickly if conditions change.
The art of learning across disciplines, cities
“I think Rice brings out the best in you,” sophomore Antara Varma said. “And it helps you realize that being your best self is something that can actually exist.”
Leader of Rice Global Paris Center’s early growth prepares for next chapter
Dubernard will now turn her attention to Engineers for the Planet, the foundation she leads, which plans to launch its first research prize in 2026.
Shruti Kashinath ’11: Bridging innovation and patient care in global health
As Rice expands its global footprint through Rice Global India, Shruti Kashinath sees meaningful opportunities to connect alumni expertise with India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem.
Rice to host international conference in Paris on ‘Human Flourishing in the Age of AI’
What does it mean for human beings to flourish in a world shaped by AI?
Rice and IIT Madras announce recipients of Strategic Partnership Collaboration Awards
The three selected projects bring together faculty expertise from both universities in areas ranging from sustainable materials and entrepreneurship research to nuclear physics and detector technology.
A day in the life: Rice junior blends statistics, literature, theater
Claire 'CJ' Friend balances statistics, English and theater while making the most of every opportunity to explore her academic and creative interests.
Rice Global Paris Center team shares milestones, opportunities at Global Insights
“From Launch to Legacy: Building a Global Hub for Rice University” highlighted how the Paris Center has evolved since its opening in 2022.
Sandra Alistair ’20: Driving global growth with strategic brand vision
As Rice Global India builds its presence, Sandra Alistair ’20 believes clarity of identity will be key in a competitive education market.
Travel smarter: Risk management and insurance guidance for Rice international travel
“Know Before You Go: Risk Management and International Travel Insurance Coverage Explained” helped Rice faculty and staff to better understand how to prepare for international travel with confidence and clarity.
Rice University named Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter
Rice has been named an Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter, placing the state’s leading higher education institution at the center of preparations for the world’s largest sporting event and reinforcing Rice’s mission as a university with global reach.
From Paris to publication: Rice historian’s workshop reshapes global slavery studies
A Rice historian’s 2024 workshop at the Rice Global Paris Center has culminated in a newly published special issue of the Journal of Global Slavery that challenges Atlantic-centered narratives by centering Asia and the Indian Ocean in global histories of enslavement and coerced labor.