Rice's collaborative efforts get an upgrade
For medical researchers in the Texas Medical Center seeking assistance in computing, Rice University and IBM can help. Rice has received a supercomputer from IBM that it plans to use for collaborative research with other institutions in the Texas Medical Center. The powerful computer will help researchers study cancer, AIDS and other diseases.
Rice alumna is ready for liftoff
As a child, Shannon Walker became fascinated with space travel. That passion brought Walker to Rice University, where she studied space science and earned three degrees in the field. Now, thanks to that education, the Rice alumna is preparing for her first space odyssey.
News Highlights
A winning plan
Through collaboration, Rice wins its first business plan competition in Thailand
Beyond the playing field
Three Rice student-athletes have earned postgraduate scholarships from the NCAA
Go Texan Day
Get on your boots as Rice embraces the Lone Star State's spirit and celebrates "Go Texan Day"
Calendar Events
Arts in Humanities Lecture Series 3/9
Kevin Cunningham shares his vision for large-scale, live multimedia performance and experimental interactive work
'Light & Vision II' 3/10-26
Rice celebrates 40 years of photography in the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts
'Crossing Borders' 3/14-3/15
A Rice conference examines some of history's most misunderstood relationships
Commencement 5/15
Mark your calendar for Rice University's 97th commencement
