Metabolic clues emerge from new molecular map of Alzheimer’s
Rice scientists have developed the first complete, label-free molecular atlas of the Alzheimer’s brain in an animal model.
Owls rally past North Texas for 16th straight win
The Rice women's basketball team erased multiple double-digit second half deficits to upend North Texas 70-68 Tuesday night at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Rice360 and African universities inspiring new generation of inventors and global health innovators
When the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies launched the first design studios in partner universities across Africa during Phase 1 of the NEST360 initiative, the vision was clear: create sustainable, university-based ecosystems that empower students to design, prototype and commercialize lifesaving technologies inspired by real needs in their own communities.
Melting glaciers are drawing more visitors: What that says about climate change
As glaciers around the world continue to shrink and disappear, they are drawing more visitors than ever, not only for their beauty but for what they have come to represent in an era of climate change. A new study examines this phenomenon, showing how melting glaciers have become powerful destinations for tourism,
Why Houston’s most financially vulnerable residents turn to high-cost loans
New research from Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research finds that nearly 1 in 5 Houston-area residents used at least one high-cost lending product in the past year, far exceeding the national rate.
A coast, a calling and the search for common ground
A new documentary tells two interwoven stories: the evolution of environmentalism in the United States and the evolution of Jim Blackburn, whose career has unfolded alongside the rise of environmental law.
Strawberry guava prevents natural forest generation in Madagascar
Rice researchers find that strawberry guava, an invasive plant, can prevent natural forest generation in areas of Madagascar's Ranomafana National Rainforest, even decades after deforestation has ended.
Rice introduces new graduate certificate in global health technologies
Rice is expanding its commitment to health innovation with the launch of a new graduate certificate in global health technologies, now open to all Rice graduate students regardless of discipline.
Why misunderstood hand signals put cyclists at risk
As more Americans turn to biking for commuting, exercise and recreation, the roads are growing more crowded and more dangerous as cyclist fatalities have risen sharply nationwide. While crashes are often attributed to speeding, distracted driving or inadequate infrastructure, new research from Rice University suggests another factor may quietly increase risk: Drivers and cyclists are not always communicating as clearly as they think.
From Honduras to Houston: Rice student engineering care, access and belonging
Graduate student Sofia Urbina is working to advance wearable rehabilitation technologies while ensuring they reach communities like those in Honduras, where she grew up.
She came to Rice to run. She stayed to ask bigger questions
Johanna Bangala learned early what it meant for effort to yield results, a lesson that has carried her across continents and disciplines, from elite track competitions to environmental engineering research at Rice.
Rice’s Baker Institute announces spring public event calendar
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, ranked the world’s No. 1 university-based policy research institution, today announced its spring slate of public events, featuring conversations with leading world leaders, policymakers and thought leaders on the most timely domestic and global issues of the day.
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.
Rice’s Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business today announced the launch of its Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management program, a 10-month, credit-bearing professional credential designed for current and aspiring leaders seeking deep expertise in the business of healthcare. Situated at the crossroads of Houston’s renowned Texas Medical Center and global healthcare innovation, the program blends rigorous business fundamentals with healthcare-specific strategy, operations and management.
Rice faculty earn national recognition for research improving life at work
Two Rice faculty members have been recognized with national awards highlighting the university’s impact on research that shapes understanding of work, well-being and organizational life.