Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.
Major breakthrough for ‘smart cell’ design
Rice bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. The research is a major breakthrough that could revolutionize therapies for complex conditions like autoimmune disease and cancer.
Chemists create eco-friendly method to make chlorine-based materials for drugs and chemicals
Rice chemists have developed a more environmentally friendly way to integrate chlorine into chemical building blocks.
Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes.
2024 Rice wrap: A look back on a year of ‘transformative growth’
Rice concluded the year on a high note, celebrating a year of transformative growth, achievements and community spirit.
New molecule-creation method a ‘powerful tool’ to accelerate drug synthesis and discovery
A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals.
New evidence exists for hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas on ancient Mars
A new study explores how variations in Mars’ crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet’s magmatic evolution and hydrological systems.
Rice slashes student costs by $650M over 5 years with free tuition program
Rice is proud to celebrate over five years of transforming access to higher education through The Rice Investment, the university’s signature financial aid program.
Watch: Future Owls celebrate Rice acceptance with joyful reactions
Future Owls captured the joy and excitement of opening their Rice University acceptance letters, celebrating their place in the Class of 2029.
Rice partners with Greentown Labs to accelerate innovation in Houston’s Ion District
Rice is joining a new partnership to support climate tech solutions through Greentown Labs, North America’s largest climate tech incubator.
Getting in the holiday spirit: DesRoches family hosts staff for Christmas celebration
The holiday season is fully underway at Rice as President Reginald DesRoches and his wife Paula Gilmer DesRoches hosted the annual staff holiday celebration on campus Dec. 13.
Rice hosts assistant secretary of defense for science and technology
The United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Honorable Aprille Ericsson visited Rice to explore areas of alignment between Rice’s research strengths and Department of Defense technological needs and priorities.
‘Never been stronger’: State of the University address showcases Rice’s success, growth
Rice President Reginald DesRoches delivered his State of the University address Dec. 11 at the Moody Center for the Arts, highlighting points of pride from the past year and providing a look to the future.
The inaugural Executive Leadership for Women session from the Executive Education Program at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business brought together professionals from industries such as insurance, oil and gas, military, engineering and health care to learn how to help women advance and thrive within the top ranks of business. The session is designed for women leaders, allies and mentees who aspire to accelerate their careers and help others.
Rice and Houston Methodist have joined forces to establish the Digital Health Institute aimed at transforming health care for millions through advanced technology and collaborative expertise.