Rice Architecture students embarked on a "life-altering" trip to China as part of a course project where they learned from world-renowned architects a...
A cohort of Rice University undergraduates boarded a bus bound for Alabama — not for vacation, but for a deeper understanding of America’s legacy of r...
A report from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlights critical gaps in banking access, retirement savings and financial literacy....
Rice professors Karen Lozano and Eduardo Salas have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest and most prestigious ...
Student engineering teams at Rice demonstrated how hands-on design can drive real-world impact at the 2025 Huff Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen Show...
For Thiago Pinheiro dos Santos, a doctoral candidate in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Brazil, research is a way to drive positive, meanin...
A team of students from Rice is developing a mobile app to “make happiness a daily habit.” Named Sprout Wellness, the technology’s goal is to provide ...
Celebrated worldwide for her passionate advocacy of new music and her compelling interpretations of major repertoire, Leila Josefowicz brought that sa...
More than 200 students, scholars and development professionals gathered at Rice for the 2025 African Development Forum. ...
The ConocoPhillips Applied Math Program, part of Rice University’s Office of STEM Engagement, welcomed more than 120 educators, corporate partners and...
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...
Reactor developed at Rice could make direct air capture more energy efficient
October 29, 2024
Rice researchers have developed an electrochemical reactor that has the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption and cost for direct air capture.
Faculty of Rice’s Shepherd School react to discovery of new Chopin waltz
October 29, 2024
The recent discovery of a new Frédéric Chopin waltz has reverberated throughout the classical music world, capturing the attention of scholars, performers and audiences alike.
Renowned conceptual artist Mel Chin to headline Rice’s Campbell Lecture Series
October 29, 2024
Mel Chin, an internationally acclaimed conceptual artist and MacArthur Fellow, will bring his thought-provoking perspective to Rice’s Campbell Lecture Series Nov. 12-13.
Bill and Mary Anne Dingus commit $1M to Human Impacts on the Earth Fund at Rice
October 29, 2024
Bill Dingus ’81, a Rice University alumnus, and his wife Mary Anne have pledged $1 million to support the university’s Human Impacts on the Earth Fund.
Ratkovic captures AAC Women's Singles Individual Championship
October 29, 2024
Rice sophomore Divna Ratkovic defeated Leonie Moeller of Memphis in a nearly three-hour battle to claim the inaugural American Athletic Conference Women’s Singles Individual Championship in the AAC Men’s and Women’s Individual Championship hosted by Rice.
October 29, 2024
Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as U.S. fiscal, science and technology, energy transition and school choice policy are available in Election 2024: Policy Playbook, a 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 University announces historic gift to establish Virani Undergraduate School of Business
October 29, 2024
Houston business and community leaders Farid and Asha Virani have made a generous philanthropic gift to Rice's business program igniting a new era of opportunity for students. In recognition of this historic contribution, the current undergraduate business program will be named the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.
New study finds invasive plants drive homogenization of soil microbial communities across U.S.
October 28, 2024
A new study co-authored by Matthew McCary reveals that these species are reshaping soil microbial communities across the U.S., making them more uniform and altering how ecosystems function.
Alumni Weekend brings Owls together for 48 hours of celebrations
October 28, 2024
Rice will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community for Rice Alumni Weekend Nov. 1-2. Part homecoming and part class reunion, the 48 hours is packed with activities when Owls from across the world will return to campus to reconnect with old friends, relive cherished moments and rediscover what makes Rice extraordinary.
Rice reappoints key academic leaders Gorman, Matsuda, Higgs and Bruce
October 28, 2024
Rice University has announced the reappointments of Bridget Gorman as dean of undergraduates and Seiichi Matsuda as dean of graduate and postdoctoral studies, both for five-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.