Graduate Students

Graduate Student Spotlight: Tia Gray ’25

Tia Gray, a doctoral candidate in materials science and nanoengineering from Columbus, Georgia, found her way to Rice through the QuestBridge program.

Rice names longtime leader, alumnus John Lawrence chief investment officer

Following a nationwide search, Rice has named alumnus John Lawrence as its new chief investment officer and president of Rice Management Co., effective immediately.

Rice to break ground on Moody Center Complex for Student Life

Rice will break ground on the new Moody Center Complex for Student Life later this spring, marking a transformative moment for the university’s commitment to student engagement, development and success.

Rice graduate student exploring stem cell possibilities receives Quad Fellowship

Thanks to winning a Quad Fellowship, an international award supporting the next generation of scientists and technologists, Rice graduate student Tawan "Pop" Kiratiwongwan is building connections in science, industry, academia and government that deepened his understanding of the impact of his work.

Staff Spotlight: Carrie Willard

Staff Spotlight: Carrie Willard

‘Hard work coming to fruition’: New Rice graduates look toward their next chapters

As Rice’s December graduates receive their degrees, they look to take on a wide range of challenges as they impart their wisdom gained at Rice on the world at large.

Rice researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others

A recently published review paper from researchers at Rice University sheds light on human memory.

‘Enjoy the little moments that come with the Rice experience’: December graduates reflect on time at South Main

Over 500 students will conclude their academic journeys as Rice Owls when they walk during the December commencement ceremony Dec. 10.

Rice community celebrates democracy on Election Day with voting and campus activities

Members of the Rice University community enjoyed the first Election Day block party held Nov. 5 in the Academic Quad.

Diwali celebrations ’light‘ campus

The Rice community celebrated Diwali with two vibrant events highlighting the cultural significance of the Hindu festival of lights.

Celebrating democracy: Rice Election Day activities to feature on-campus polling, civic celebration and watch party

Rice is gearing up for Election Day on campus Nov. 5.

‘Incredibly inspiring’: Shepherd School students learn from violin master James Ehnes

Violinist James Ehnes, one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage, recently led a master class for students at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music.

One year later: Chabad at Rice holds vigil for victims of Oct. 7 tragedy

One year after the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre in Israel, Chabad at Rice honored the victims with scripture, songs and stories of survival.

Rice research could make weird AI images a thing of the past

Rice computer scientists have developed a way to improve the performance of artificial intelligence diffusion models.

Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad

Rice unveiled its newly reimagined Academic Quadrangle during a historic reopening and ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 12.