Native plants and trees add character, color to Rice quad Sep. 18, 2024
With last week’s unveiling of Rice’s redesigned Academic Quadrangle came the introduction of a few new residents — the 42 species of plants that are breathing new life into the biodiversity at this beloved campus hub.
Rice360 inaugurates conference on newborn, maternal health care innovation Sep. 18, 2024
Rice360 will host the first edition of Innovation for Day One Sept. 25-27.
$7.5M DOD grant backs ‘revolutionary’ multi-university research Sep. 18, 2024
Naomi Halas will lead a multi-university research project backed by a prestigious $7.5 million award from the Department of Defense.
‘Diverse perspectives’: Rice conference delivers fresh insights on energy, waste and the environment in West Africa Sep. 18, 2024
Rice hosted the Energy, Waste and the Environment in West Africa conference Sept. 12-13, an event that convened scholars, policymakers and artists to address pressing environmental issues in West Africa.
Another new wasp species discovered by researchers on Rice campus Sep. 18, 2024
A newly identified wasp species has been discovered on the university grounds.
Rice’s Shepherd School honors Hispanic heritage with Spanish-language recital Sep. 17, 2024
Culminating in an encore performance of “Cumbanchero” with fellow faculty from Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, Ana María Martínez’ “Noche Española” filled Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Sept. 13.
Rice expert available to discuss House bill on workforce and AI Sep. 17, 2024
Rice’s Fred Oswald is available to comment on the Workforce for AI Trust Act.
Dateline Rice for Sept. 17, 2024 Sep. 17, 2024
Dateline Rice for Sept. 17, 2024
Rice launches ‘Policy Playbook’ with expert nonpartisan insights on key issues before the election Sep. 17, 2024
Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as the southern border, energy sustainability and resilient communities are available in ”Election 2024: Policy Playbook,” a new series of policy briefs presented jointly by Rice and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. The series offers critical context, analysis and recommendations to equip policy leaders governing the U.S. and Texas in 2025.
Rice ranked among ‘Best Value’ colleges by Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2024
Rice is being recognized by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for its exceptional value in higher education.
Rice recycles football stadium turf after Hurricane Beryl effects Sep. 16, 2024
Rice and its community partners are spearheading efforts to create sustainable futures by tackling environmental challenges with innovative solutions. A prime example is their latest initiative: recycling the old turf material from Rice Stadium.
Dateline Rice for Sept. 16, 2024 (Weekend Edition) Sep. 16, 2024
Dateline Rice for Sept. 16, 2024 (Weekend Edition)
Fondren recognizes Anna Shparberg as 2024 Shapiro Award winner Sep. 16, 2024
Anna Shparberg was recognized as the 2024 Shapiro Library Staff Innovation Award winner Sept. 10.
Rice offers flu and COVID-19 vaccines over four days at RMC Sep. 16, 2024
Rice will provide on-site flu vaccinations to all faculty, staff and students. The vaccines will be offered in the Rice Memorial Center.
Shepherd School’s 50th anniversary season kicks off with weekend of orchestral performances Sep. 16, 2024
When Rice junior Kayleigh Kim performs William Walton’s Violin Concerto with the Shepherd School of Music Symphony Orchestra, she’ll do so on a 335-year-old Stradivarius that is on loan to the school from a generous collector.
