Rice News Archive - 2024

Rice’s school of engineering changes its name to reflect excellence in computing Sep. 25, 2024

Rice’s school of engineering has officially changed its name to the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing.

Rice center identifies top hazardous polluters in path of Tropical Storm Helene Sep. 25, 2024

Recent projections show that Tropical Storm Helene, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is heading for Florida and tracking toward the state’s panhandle.

Renowned Rice chemist K.C. Nicolaou aims to ‘help society’ through discovery Sep. 24, 2024

World-renowned organic chemist K.C. Nicolaou will present his research at the Art and Science of Total Synthesis of Natural and Designed Molecules for Biology and Medicine symposium Oct. 2-4 in Paris.

Owls ready to face Charlotte 49ers on Families Weekend Sep. 24, 2024

The Rice football team will return to Rice Stadium for the first time in two weeks to take on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers in the team’s first home conference game of the season Sept. 28.

Dateline Rice for Sept. 24, 2024 Sep. 24, 2024

Dateline Rice for Sept. 24, 2024

Rice welcomes new faculty in largest hiring in history Sep. 24, 2024

More than 160 people attended a celebratory reception for new and newly promoted Rice faculty in the Faculty Club.

Rice in top 20 of US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings Sep. 24, 2024

Rice is No. 18 in the 2025 U.S. News “Best Colleges” rankings and stands out in the top 10 for both best value and undergraduate teaching programs.

Rice selected to participate in AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy and the Curriculum Sep. 23, 2024

The initiative focuses on equipping institutions with the tools and strategies needed to thoughtfully integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their curricula, ensuring that AI enhances, rather than disrupts, the educational experience.

David Petraeus to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute Sept. 24 Sep. 23, 2024

Former CIA Director and retired Army General David Petraeus will speak on the Ukraine conflict and U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan Sept. 24 at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Rice researchers uncover key insights into cholesterol’s structure in cell membranes Sep. 23, 2024

A new study by Rice researchers could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors.

Rice Theatre presents its fall production of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ by William Shakespeare with performances opening Oct. 18 Sep. 23, 2024

Rice Theatre is thrilled to announce its production of William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” a masterful blend of wit, whimsy and wordplay that promises to enchant audiences with its delightful pandemonium.

Dateline Rice for Sept. 23, 2024 (Weekend Edition) Sep. 23, 2024

Dateline Rice for Sept. 23, 2024 (Weekend Edition)

Obama’s 2012 reelection tied to better mental health in educated Black men, study suggests Sep. 23, 2024

Following Barack Obama’s reelection as U.S. president in 2012, the mental health of college-educated Black men improved significantly.

Former ambassador to Russia John Sullivan to discuss US-Russia relations at Rice Baker Institute Sept. 23 Sep. 23, 2024

Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will speak at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy today about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and reflect on his memoir, “Midnight in Moscow.”

Ken Kennedy Institute’s annual conference informs the future of AI in health innovation Sep. 23, 2024

Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute hosted the third annual AI in Health Conference Sept. 9-12, welcoming over 470 participants to Houston to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.