Rice alumna Whitson to lead historic Axiom 4 mission to International Space Station
Peggy Whitson ’86, a Rice alumna and former NASA chief astronaut, is preparing to lead the Axiom 4 mission.
Emilia Morosan on team awarded Kavli Foundation grant for quantum geometry-enabled superconductivity
Rice physicist Emilia Morosan is part of an international research collaboration that has been awarded multimillion-dollar funding from The Kavli Foundation to develop and test next-generation superconductors.
‘Our time to come together’: Rice opens Black History Month with kickoff event
During the month of February, communities across the nation, including Rice, will celebrate Black History Month — a month dedicated to recognizing Black history, culture and societal contribution. This nod to the many different backgrounds that comprise the Owl community was celebrated Jan. 31 at the Rice Memorial Center to kick off the university’s series of events in honor of Black History Month.
In Houston, nearly half of the citizens are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, 31% of households work but still can’t afford life’s basic necessities, while another 13% live below the federal poverty line, according to the United Way. That equates to almost 45% of the community — people facing challenges that Owls can help address.
Stronger together: Wellness Wednesday takes on Olympic-style weightlifting
Wellness Wednesday featured an unconventional activity this month — Olympic-style weightlifting led by Amy Dittmar, Rice’s Howard R. Hughes Provost.
A novel approach developed by scientists, including Rice chemist James Tour, could transform treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Rice researchers have developed a tool designed to make identifying and analyzing research security risks more efficient and effective. The new tool, called PRISM (Preventive RISk Monitoring), leverages advanced artificial intelligence technologies to help with rapidly evolving federal regulations and protect against potential reputational and financial risks.
Rice SynthX and MD Anderson team awarded Kleberg medical grant for brain metastasis research
Rice’s Han Xiao has received a $1.5 million grant from the Robert J. Kleberg Jr. & Helen C. Kleberg Foundation.
Graduate student’s recital confronts the tragedy of school shootings through American art song
The performance titled “Even the Trees Weep” explored the devastating impact of school shootings through a program of American art songs.
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.
Rice to celebrate Black History Month with more than 30 events
Rice will celebrate Black History Month with a series of more than 30 events, starting Jan. 31 and lasting into March. Themed African Americans and Labor, this month’s programming includes a series of discussions, film showings, fellowship opportunities and special festivities highlighting Black culture’s richness.
Rice Continuing Studies prepares Houston teachers, students for success
The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is building relationships and connections in the greater Houston area that are resulting in novel learning opportunities for both students and teachers.
Rice celebrates Lunar New Year with events and expert insights
Rice will mark the Lunar New Year with a series of community events and expert perspectives, highlighting the rich cultural traditions of this holiday.
Rice alumni participate in inauguration as members of ‘The President’s Own’ U.S. Marine Band
Ten Rice graduates performed in the 60th inauguration of the President of the United States Jan. 20 as members of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band.
Peter Wolynes wins 2025 National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences
Peter Wolynes has been named the recipient of the 2025 National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences.