The Texas-France Space Hub aims to unite academic institutions and private enterprises, expanding commercial space presence in both countries....
Two university presidents hosted a conversation at the Ion Feb. 24 to discuss how American research universities serve the public. Rice University Pre...
Rice has established a new initiative aimed at refining world-class leadership development practices across campus, bringing together key representati...
Rice will welcome bôa as the headline music act at the third annual Moody X-Fest April 25 at Founder’s Court. The signature, rain-or-shine event celeb...
Rice has named seasoned special events executive Susan Christian as the first senior director of campus and community engagement and conference servic...
The 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) announced today the 42 startups invited to compete for more than $1 million in prizes April 10-12 at Ri...
A new study by mechanical engineers at Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing explores how programmed failure in heat-sealable, sh...
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Rice Wind Energy as one of 12 teams advancing to the final phase of the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition. ...
Visiting Artist Lecture Series coming to a close with Gaines, Miller
February 11, 2020
New York-based writer and artist Malik Gaines gave a lecture Feb. 7 at the Rice Media Center to an auditorium of Rice students, faculty and staff who were also treated to a screening of one of Gaines’ recent short films.
Black History Month at Rice includes returning favorites and new Black Excellence Gala
January 31, 2020
Nearly every day in February boasts an event in celebration of Black History Month at Rice University.
Wok on Sunset brings dumplings, tea eggs and other traditional East Asian dishes to North Servery
January 30, 2020
Now available on campus: mapo tofu, wok-fired noodles and much more.
Rice lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash
January 27, 2020
Scientists at Rice University are using high-energy pulses of electricity to turn any source of carbon into turbostratic graphene in an instant. The process promises environmental benefits by turning waste into valuable graphene that can then strengthen concrete and other composite materials.
Fear of wildfires inspires forward-thinking communities
January 22, 2020
A Rice architecture student is thinking hard about the problem humans have with fire and how future dwellers at risk could consolidate resources for their own protection while retaining a sense of community.
New light on the Galveston Movement: Houston Jewish History Archive acquires rare pamphlet
January 21, 2020
A 1907 guide for immigrants illuminates a fascinating chapter in Texas history.
Rice on pace to double research spending by 2027
January 21, 2020
Rice is on pace to double research funding by 2027 thanks to faculty success in attracting large, programmatic grants.
Inclusive teaching featured at 7th annual Center for Teaching Excellence symposium
January 21, 2020
Improved interactions in the classroom can create highly engaged students who learn to learn better.
English prof’s new BBC radio show contemplates complex feelings on climate change
January 17, 2020
Despair, depression and guilt aren’t helping us — or the planet. What will?
Media advisory: 'Radical Revisionists' opening Jan. 24 at Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts
January 16, 2020
HOUSTON – (Jan. 16, 2020) – Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts will unveil its spring exhibition Jan. 24 with an opening reception for “Radical Revisionists: Contemporary African Artists Confronting Past and Present.”