For more than three decades, Tayfun Tezduyar has been developing and refining space-time computational flow analysis, a framework he introduced in 1990 for solving some of the toughest real-world problems in fluid dynamics.
Texas strong: Rice leads statewide effort to honor flood victims
What began as a simple conversation about honoring a small part of Texas has grown into a statewide show of solidarity — thanks in large part to Rice Athletics.
Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power
A new study from Rice shows how to turn data center waste into power.
Folding the future: Origami helping Rice engineer Novelino transform materials, structures
Larissa Novelino has built her research on a surprising foundation: the centuries-old Japanese art of paper folding.
Rice defeats Louisiana to give Abell first victory
Rice football took down the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 14-12 in its season opener to give head coach Scott Abell his first victory.
In the U.S. alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but a new Rice study finds the effects may be more complex — and in some ways, surprising.
New theoretical model sheds light on ovarian aging, offering path toward advances in women’s health
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause.
Rice alum honored with international award for groundbreaking archaeology research
Rice alumnus Abidemi Babatunde Babalola ’11 ’15 has been named a recipient of the 2025 Dan David Prize, one of the world’s largest history awards.
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy announces fall public programming
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, ranked the world’s No. 1 university-based think tank, today announced its fall 2025 lineup of public events.
Rice earns nation-leading rankings from Niche, Forbes
Rice has been recognized among the nation’s best colleges this week — coinciding with the beginning of its fall semester — ranking No. 10 on Niche’s 2026 Best Colleges in America list and No. 12 on Forbes’ annual America’s Top Colleges list.
Global impact: 7 Rice scholars awarded Fulbright scholarships for study, teaching abroad
Seven Rice graduates were named recipients of the Fulbright scholarship through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program this year, receiving funds to study, research and teach English abroad.
As hurricane season peaks, Rice experts spotlight overlooked Houston flood risks beyond FEMA maps
Rice experts say much of the region’s flood risk still sits outside federally mapped zones.
Rice Athletics to partner with Nike and Game One
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Monday that the Owls will partner with Nike as the official outfitter of Rice Athletics in advance of the 2026-27 academic year.
Rice’s Martí, Sarlah, Wang honored with national American Chemical Society awards
Rice’s Martí, Sarlah, Wang honored with national American Chemical Society awards.
After spirited O-Week, Owls start new semester with ‘sense of unity’
Rice marked a historic milestone this month as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history — 1,336 new Owls, including 63 transfer students. With traditions both new and old, O-Week gave first-year students and their families a warm introduction to the campus community.