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Rice welcomes new faculty in largest hiring in history

More than 160 people attended a celebratory reception for new and newly promoted Rice faculty in the Faculty Club.

Rice in top 20 of US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

Rice is No. 18 in the 2025 U.S. News “Best Colleges” rankings and stands out in the top 10 for both best value and undergraduate teaching programs.

Rice selected to participate in AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy and the Curriculum

The initiative focuses on equipping institutions with the tools and strategies needed to thoughtfully integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their curricula, ensuring that AI enhances, rather than disrupts, the educational experience.

Ken Kennedy Institute’s annual conference informs the future of AI in health innovation

Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute hosted the third annual AI in Health Conference Sept. 9-12, welcoming over 470 participants to Houston to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.

Lilie showcases 8 student startups that are making a difference in their industries

Eight Rice student startups presented their ventures at the 2024 Summer Venture Studio Accelerator (SVS) Demo Day hosted by Rice’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) Sept. 17 in the Anderson Clarke Center. Lilie is the home for entrepreneurship education, exploration and acceleration for students, faculty and alumni from every discipline.

New Tent Series installations spark reflection on space, memory and social engagement

The installation of new temporary artwork in the Moody Center for the Arts’ Tent Series presents an intriguing dialogue between architecture, social engagement and narrative form.

Lovett College to relocate, open on new site in fall 2026

We are excited to announce significant news regarding our residential college system. Lovett College, one of our foundational colleges named after the university’s first president, Edgar Odell Lovett, is set to undergo a transformative change. This decision comes after a thoughtful and deliberate process by university leadership, including the board of trustees, and years of student leader advocacy and reflection on our commitment to maintaining our goals and priorities related to undergraduate housing.

NIH awards $2.8M to Rice, Baylor College of Medicine for research on acute respiratory distress syndrome

Rice and Baylor College of Medicine have received $2.8 million from the NIH for research on reducing inflammation and lung damage in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients.

Houston Methodist and Rice team up to track gut-brain connection

For the next two years, 120 Division I Rice athletes will be part of a concussion study with Houston Methodist researchers to identify reliable and novel concussion biomarkers in their gut microbiomes in ways that standard brain imaging cannot.

‘A natural fit’: Rice philosophy professor explains relationship between philosophy, technology

When Robert Howell contemplates the future of artificial intelligence, he foresees a world where an app might guide your moral decisions just as Google Maps helps you navigate a road trip.

Rice kicks off Latine Heritage Month with festivities, food

Rice’s Grand Hall was boisterously filled with students, music and festivities as the university began its many celebrations as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Themed “Latine Heritage Month,” the festivities include programming across campus through Oct. 17 that spotlight the pride, passion and progress of Latine communities while also acknowledging the ongoing work toward greater recognition, representation and empowerment.

Native plants and trees add character, color to Rice quad

With last week’s unveiling of Rice’s redesigned Academic Quadrangle came the introduction of a few new residents — the 42 species of plants that are breathing new life into the biodiversity at this beloved campus hub.

$7.5M DOD grant backs ‘revolutionary’ multi-university research

Naomi Halas will lead a multi-university research project backed by a prestigious $7.5 million award from the Department of Defense.

Another new wasp species discovered by researchers on Rice campus

A newly identified wasp species has been discovered on the university grounds.

Rice launches ‘Policy Playbook’ with expert nonpartisan insights on key issues before the election

Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as the southern border, energy sustainability and resilient communities are available in ”Election 2024: Policy Playbook,” a new series of policy briefs presented jointly by Rice and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. The series offers critical context, analysis and recommendations to equip policy leaders governing the U.S. and Texas in 2025.