‘Connecting people with possibility’: Rice partners with United Way to support Houston’s most vulnerable Feb. 3, 2025
In Houston, nearly half of the citizens are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, 31% of households work but still can’t afford life’s basic necessities, while another 13% live below the federal poverty line, according to the United Way. That equates to almost 45% of the community — people facing challenges that Owls can help address.
Trump’s tariff gambit: Rice experts weigh in on economic, political fallout Feb. 3, 2025
As President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Canada and China, Rice offers a cadre of experts ready to provide in-depth analysis on the economic and political implications of the new policies.
Caroline Shaw leads Shepherd School alumni earning honors at Grammy Awards Feb. 3, 2025
Alumni from Rice’s Shepherd School of Music were well represented at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Fondren Library event celebrates Owls with published works in 2024 Feb. 3, 2025
Fondren Library honored 45 Rice University authors, editors, composers and artists of works published in 2024 during its annual community celebration Jan. 29.
Dateline Rice for Feb. 3, 2025 (Weekend Edition) Feb. 3, 2025
Dateline Rice for Feb. 3, 2025 (Weekend Edition)
Rice computer scientists develop solutions for making AI models more efficient and customizable Feb. 3, 2025
A team of researchers at Rice is working on solutions to make AI models less expensive and more accessible, customizable and environmentally friendly.
Scientia Institute panel examines American democracy through foreign perspectives Jan. 31, 2025
“We hope that this simply opens the conversation,” said Julie Fette, associate professor of French studies, as she kicked off “American Democracy Through Foreign Eyes” Jan. 30.
Dateline Rice for Jan. 31, 2025 Jan. 31, 2025
Dateline Rice for Jan. 31, 2025
Stronger together: Wellness Wednesday takes on Olympic-style weightlifting Jan. 31, 2025
Wellness Wednesday featured an unconventional activity this month — Olympic-style weightlifting led by Amy Dittmar, Rice’s Howard R. Hughes Provost.
‘A time to celebrate’: Students enjoy annual Lunar New Year festivities at Fondren Jan. 31, 2025
A crowd of students flocked to Rice University’s Fondren Library to partake in a bevy of activities for the annual Lunar New Year celebration Jan. 29.
Opera scenes master class brings acclaimed artists Tonya and Ryan McKinny to Shepherd School stage Jan. 31, 2025
For opera enthusiasts, music students and newcomers alike, this is a rare opportunity to witness the intersection of talent, technique and theatrical storytelling.
Dateline Rice for Jan. 30, 2025 Jan. 30, 2025
Dateline Rice for Jan. 30, 2025
‘Pushing the boundaries of radiation treatment’: Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer therapy advances to clinical trials Jan. 30, 2025
A novel approach developed by scientists, including Rice chemist James Tour, could transform treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Dateline Rice for Jan. 29, 2025 Jan. 29, 2025
Dateline Rice for Jan. 29, 2025
Fondren Library celebrates Black History Month with ‘Archiving Black Intellectual Histories’ project Jan. 29, 2025
Fondren Library is celebrating Black History Month at Rice with a catalog of engaging exhibits and events, including “Archiving Black Intellectual Histories at Rice,” an effort organized by Fondren’s Woodson Research Center to document and preserve the intellectual histories of Black faculty members who came through the university.
