Rice News Archive - 2023

Dateline Rice for Nov. 17, 2023 Nov. 17, 2023

Dateline Rice for Nov. 17, 2023

Dateline Rice for Nov. 15, 2023 Nov. 17, 2023

Dateline Rice for Nov. 15, 2023

Rice research: DACA uncertainty leads to psychological stress for recipients Nov. 17, 2023

After former President Donald Trump announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017, beneficiaries of it experienced significantly higher levels of distress and post-traumatic stress diagnoses than their non-DACA counterparts, according to a new study from Rice University.

Wearable art heels sport tree wart texture Nov. 17, 2023

A Rice student used galls — plant tissue growths caused by small wasps — to decorate a pair of shoes as part of an art project, creating some online buzz when a picture of the heels were posted on social media.

Rice announces strategic collaboration agreement with Indian Institute of Science Nov. 17, 2023

As part of its strategic global initiative, Rice University leadership recently traveled to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) where the two institutions agreed to collaborate to develop shared research and industry engagement around the themes of data science, energy and materials.

Brains and beauty Nov. 17, 2023

Rice was featured in Travel and Leisure magazine as one of the most beautiful campuses in America. Ranked No. 7 of the top 25, the university is noted for the iconic Lovett Hall, beautiful architecture and rose bricking.

Rice's Marques Tuiasosopo nominated for Broyles Award Nov. 15, 2023

Rice Offensive Coordinator Marques Tuiasosopo has been selected as a nominee for the 2023 Broyles Award, which is presented annually by the Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation and recognizes the top assistant coach in college football.

Dateline Rice for Nov. 14, 2023 Nov. 14, 2023

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Dateline Rice for Nov. 13, 2023 (Weekend Edition) Nov. 14, 2023

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Dateline Rice for Nov. 10, 2023 Nov. 14, 2023

Dateline Rice for Nov. 10, 2023

Dateline Rice for Nov. 9, 2023 Nov. 14, 2023

Dateline Rice for Nov. 9, 2023

Study sheds light on how Earth cycles fossil carbon Nov. 14, 2023

Rice’s Mark Torres and collaborators used rhenium as a proxy for fossil carbon in order to quantify the rate at which Earth naturally releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and found that high rates of carbon breakdown persist across the different geographical profiles of a river basin.

Rice honors veterans Nov. 13, 2023

Not even inclement weather could stop faculty, staff and students from meeting at Rice Memorial Chapel Nov. 10 to honor members of the university community who have served in the military. The gathering marked Rice’s 20th anniversary for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, and it featured performances, guest speakers and recognition for service.

‘Headshots + Haircuts’ freshens up Rice students’ networking profiles  Nov. 13, 2023

The Rice Black Men’s Association (RBMA) recently held “Headshots + Haircuts,” where members received haircuts and professional headshots to help build their professional images across LinkedIn and other social media networks.

Fluorine catch-and-attach process could boost drug efficiency Nov. 13, 2023

Rice scientists have developed a new low-cost, safe and effective process to free up and reattach fluorine to chemical compounds. In pharmaceuticals, fluorine can expand lifetime, increase absorption and minimize side effects.