More than 200 students, scholars and development professionals gathered at Rice for the 2025 African Development Forum. ...
The Ross Rankin Moody Opportunity Fund distributed $9,500 among 13 students to support their travel opportunities. Most of the funds were allocated to...
For members of Rice’s international community, the recent visa cancellations by the U.S. government have created an air of uncertainty. But Rice is he...
Rice’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders has appointed Rodi Guidero, executive director of Breakthrough Energy, to its external board....
Rice welcomed admitted students and their families to campus for Owl Days April 11 and for Owl Days Express April 13. The program is an opportunity fo...
Hosted by the School of Humanities, the annual Kazimi Lecture honors the memory of Syed Safdar and Samina Kazimi by inviting artists and scholars whos...
This go-round, student composers responded to “Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice,” filling the galleries with sound and giving audiences a ...
A collaboration between Rice and Houston Independent School District is helping strengthen its Sunrise Centers....
RBL LLC announced the appointment of Devyn Smith to its board of directors. ...
Political science professor Bob Stein recognized with the 2025 Y. Ping Sun Award for Outstanding Community Engagement....
Nine Rice faculty members received the 2025 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors Rice’s top instructors based on votes from alumn...
Each year, Rice University honors members of its community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service. ...
Strong start propels Rice to 71-50 win over Tulsa
February 26, 2025
Rice jumped out to a 21-5 lead and never looked back, sweeping the season series from Tulsa, 71-50, at Tudor Fieldhouse Feb. 22.
Science, technology and presidential policymaking to be highlighted by Rice’s Baker Institute
February 26, 2025
Three former presidential science advisers will speak on how science and technology play a critical role in addressing complex challenges such as climate change, public health, national security and economic competitiveness at a March 8 event hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The discussion — free and open to the public — will be complemented by an exhibit inside Baker Hall that displays the history of science advisers and the role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in presidential policymaking.
Shaping climate conversations: How Rice’s Matthew Schneider-Mayerson is using media to spark change
February 25, 2025
A new study examines the portrayal — or lack thereof — of climate change and other environmental challenges in popular films.
Rethinking equity in electric vehicle infrastructure
February 25, 2025
Xinwu Qian, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rice University, is spearheading research that reimagines how and where charging stations should be deployed.
‘Momentous occasion’: Rice honors scholar-athletes at annual banquet
February 25, 2025
Rice Athletics and the Office of Academic Advising jointly hosted the 39th annual Scholar-Athlete Celebration Feb. 23 at the R Room at Rice Stadium.
Rice researchers unravel menopause timing, shedding light on ovarian aging and fertility
February 25, 2025
Led by Rice's Anatoly Kolomeisky, researchers have developed a theoretical framework that quantitatively predicts menopause timing.
Baker Institute symposium explores AI and future of work in context of U.S.-Mexico relations
February 25, 2025
The Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute hosted an inaugural event for its new line of research on AI policy and governance.
February 24, 2025
Avantika Gori, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rice University, is leading an innovative project to address flooding in rural communities.
Salas, King named associate vice presidents for research
February 24, 2025
Rice's Office of Research has named Eduardo Salas and Michael King as associate vice presidents for research.
What does it mean to think across disciplines?
February 24, 2025
“Interdisciplinarity is not just something that happens between disciplines but actually many different knowledge projects with their own originary force,” said Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan.