Freshman from China endures weeks long journey to reach campus
September 21, 2020
Anybody from Shanghai faces a long journey to Rice, but Apple Li’s globe-trotting adventure took weeks.
Rice mourns geophysicist, former college magister Dale Sawyer
September 21, 2020
The professor emeritus was esteemed around the world for his scientific leadership in marine geophysics.
New grant to boost dementia caregiver safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
September 21, 2020
People caring for spouses with dementia during the pandemic have extra responsibilities.
Shape matters for light-activated nanocatalysts
September 18, 2020
Points matter when designing nanoparticles that drive important chemical reactions using the power of light, according research from Rice University's Laboratory for Nanophotonics.
Fast calculation dials in better batteries
September 16, 2020
A simpler and more efficient way to predict performance will lead to better batteries, according to Rice University engineers.
Rice backs studies of race, anti-racism
September 16, 2020
The Race and Anti-Racism Research Fund at Rice University has awarded grants to eight professors to develop better understanding of how race, racism and racial injustice affect society.
September 15, 2020
Brinkley will draw from his well of presidential knowledge Oct. 1 in a virtual town hall, “Reflections on the 2020 Election.”
Gentle probes could enable massive brain data collection
September 14, 2020
The National Institutes of Health is backing a Rice project to continue the development of flexible nanoelectronic thread to gather information from neurons. The implants could help find therapies for neurological disorders.
Rice rises to No. 16 in 2021 U.S. News rankings
September 14, 2020
HOUSTON – (Sept. 14, 2020) – Rice University moved up to the No. 16 ranking among the best national universities in the 2021 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” guidebook, which was published today.
How leaders can encourage strong teams during the pandemic
September 14, 2020
HOUSTON – (Sept. 14, 2020) – Among the many stresses caused by the pandemic, workers accustomed to meeting with their teams in person are navigating the shift to a virtual workplace. New research from psychologists at Rice University offers tips on how leaders can encourage strong and productive teams during this difficult time.
Conversation with Jehmu Greene kicks off campuswide 'Right to Vote' series Sept. 22
September 14, 2020
The Center for Civic Leadership wants to make sure you’re ready to rock the vote this semester.
Which lives matter? Couti leads international forum Sept. 25 on race and policing in France
September 14, 2020
The public webinar will be preceded by special Humanities Now session for Rice undergrads.
Polling location at Rice Stadium to be staffed entirely by students
September 10, 2020
Hanszen junior Mason Reece confirmed as Rice precinct’s first student election judge in years.
National parks preserve more than species
September 9, 2020
National parks are safe havens for endangered and threatened species, but an analysis by Rice University data scientists finds parks and protected areas can preserve more than species.
Rice goes GRE-optional for grad programs, will grant fee waivers to graduates of Texas schools
September 8, 2020
Rice is eliminating the Graduate Record Examinations standardized test requirement for its 2021 graduate programs.