Rice’s James Tour named to National Academy of Engineering Feb. 6, 2024
Rice chemist James Tour was named to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions accorded “in recognition of distinguished contributions” to the field.
Rice cooks up new dining options across campus Feb. 6, 2024
In a culinary initiative aimed at embracing diversity and catering to evolving student demographics, Rice Housing and Dining has unveiled an additional meal period in residential dining and an innovative International Stations program featuring an array of worldly cuisines.
Dateline Rice for Feb. 6, 2024 Feb. 6, 2024
Dateline Rice for Feb. 6, 2024
Rice is first Texas university to earn Best Workplace for Commuters designation Feb. 6, 2024
Rice University was designated as a 2024 Best Workplace for Commuters — an honor achieved by providing a robust employee commuter benefits program, helping reduce traffic congestion and improve the overall quality of life for those who live and work in the region.
Former Rice President David Leebron named incoming president, CEO of Texas 2036 Feb. 6, 2024
Former Rice University President David Leebron will join the nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy organization Texas 2036 as its new president and CEO. He will succeed Margaret Spellings, former U.S. secretary of education.
US election system must be a national priority, urge Carter Center, Rice’s Baker Institute Feb. 6, 2024
As U.S. democratic principles are being tested, The Carter Center and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy have proposed guiding principles to ensure that elections are conducted in ways that give Americans greater confidence in their outcomes.
Academic achievement gaps cost the U.S. economy trillions of dollars each year, but significant progress toward closing these gaps has not been made since measurement began in 1969, despite significant developments in teaching and learning.
Dateline Rice for Feb. 5, 2024 (Weekend Edition) Feb. 5, 2024
Dateline Rice for Feb. 5, 2024 (Weekend Edition)
Rice alumna Caroline Shaw ’04 takes home Grammy gold Feb. 5, 2024
Rice Shepherd School of Music alumna and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw ’04 has struck Grammy gold once again.
Owls take seven top-three finishes at Sterkel Classic Feb. 5, 2024
Rice swimming competed against No. 2-ranked Texas and TCU on Saturday at the Sterkel Classic, tallying one event victory and seven total top-three finishes during the competition.
Staff Spotlight: Bridgitt Dickey Feb. 5, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Bridgitt Dickey
Dateline Rice for Feb. 2, 2024 Feb. 2, 2024
Dateline Rice for Feb. 2, 2024
‘Decades of activism’: CSWGS Distinguished Alum Award recipient details lengthy struggle ‘Before Lawrence v. Texas’ Feb. 2, 2024
“Before Lawrence v. Texas: The Making of a Queer Social Movement” traces the history of the queer social movement in Texas and the dedicated individuals who played pivotal roles in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
Houston Roughnecks to play 2024 season at Rice Stadium Feb. 2, 2024
The United Football League today announced that the Houston Roughnecks will play the 2024 UFL season at iconic Rice Stadium, on the campus of Rice University.
Rice Business’ Visiting Fellow Program kicks off with Wharton School’s Nancy Rothbard Feb. 2, 2024
Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business welcomed Nancy Rothbard, the David Pottruck Professor of Management and deputy dean at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 to speak about her research and spend a week with Rice Business faculty.
