Rice University.
private university in Houston, Texas, USA
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Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, adjunct faculty at Rice University, co-wrote a book on space settlements and worked on a children's book.Some support1 report
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Researchers from Texas A&M University College of Engineering and Rice University collaborated on a study.Some support2 reports
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Researchers at Rice University conducted a study focused on Harris County.Some support1 report
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Jim Blackburn is a professor at Rice University.Some support1 report
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In a discussion regarding current issues, participants are focused on energy prices and the potential rollbacks of emissions policies.Some support1 report
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The BIFA Film Festival, organized by the Black Independent Filmmakers Association, is based in Houston.Some support1 report
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Researchers from Fudan University and Rice University are collaborating on finding a scientific recycling process for PFAS waste.Some support2 reports
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Brandon Schmandt, affiliated with Rice University, conducted seismic imaging of the magma reservoir in Yellowstone National Park.Some support1 report
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Vivian Ho is a health economist at Rice University.Some support1 report
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Niche ranked colleges across Texas, announcing that Rice University was rated No. 1 in the state.Some support1 report
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DARPA funded Rice University research into developing cell therapy for jet lag treatment.Some support1 report
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Ruth Simmons and Rice University are discussing health equity research and institutional investment.Some support1 report
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A partnership has been established between Rice University and NASA to pursue future exploration goals.Some support2 reports
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Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences and Rice University are collaborating on a global health design internship.Some support1 report
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Reginald DesRoches announced a major expansion of the financial aid program at Rice University.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Boston University is responding to a tuition announcement made by Rice University.Some support1 report
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Adriana, a GLP-1 user, lives in the Chicago area, while Erin Standen studies at Rice University.Some support1 report
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A partnership between SUNY Polytechnic Institute, the National Science Foundation, and Rice University has been formed to fund semiconductor research.Some support1 report
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Xiang Zhang has been appointed as an assistant professor at Rice University.Some support2 reports
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A research collaboration involving Joonki Suh's team from KAIST, Rice University, and Hanyang University began on July 1st.Some support1 report
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Researchers at Rice University are studying government buyout programs.Some support1 report
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The Langley, a new luxury high-rise development, is being built in Houston, drawing design inspiration from surrounding campuses.Some support1 report
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Emily Kwong is a co-host on NPR, and Robert Englebretson is identified as a linguist at Rice University.Some support2 reports
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Hortonworks architect presented Big Data concepts at Rice University in 2016.Some support1 report
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James Tour expanded his approach with colleagues from Rice University, including chemist Ciceron Ayala-Orozco.Some support1 report
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A Rice University professor discussed feasibility while Cardenas works in Houston's East End District.Some support1 report
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Patel was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Crown Castle International Corp. and joined the Board of Trustees at Rice University.Some support1 report
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Brandon Schmandt serves as a seismologist at Rice University.Some support1 report
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India is seeking strategic partnerships for global problem solving and co-developing intellectual property in AI and health with Rice University.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Rice University in Houston hosts an archive documenting Indian American experiences and local history.Some support2 reports
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A research council has been established to address the aftermath of Hurricane IKE, focusing on the Galveston Bay Barrier System and Houston Port Region.Some support2 reports
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Renee Li graduated from Rice University and is now working in New York City.Some support1 report
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Rice University is located in Houston.Some support3 reports
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Richard A. Tapia, who spent his career in Houston and at Rice University, was honored on May 27, 2026, including receiving the National Medal of Science from Barack Obama.Some support1 report
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Around Rice University this week
News at the entities that move Rice University mostConnections
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Mark Jones Structural
Mark Jones is employed as a political scientist and professor at Rice University.
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Reginald DesRoches Structural
Reginald DesRoches serves as the President of Rice University.
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Yvonne Romero Structural
Yvonne Romero holds the position of vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions at Rice University.
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James Doss-Gollin Structural
James Doss-Gollin serves as an assistant professor at Rice University.
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Jim Blackburn Structural
Jim Blackburn holds a formal professorship at Rice University.
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Matthew Tyler Structural
Matthew Tyler is employed as an assistant professor at Rice University.
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Tommy McClelland Structural
Tommy McClelland served as VP and Director of Athletics at Rice University for three years.
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Ciceron Ayala-Orozco Structural
Ciceron Ayala-Orozco is a chemist affiliated with Rice University.
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Kenneth Lowande Structural
Kenneth Lowande holds the position of associate professor at Rice University.
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Kelly Structural
Kelly holds the role of adjunct faculty member at Rice University.
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Katrina Spencer Structural
Katrina Spencer provided strategic oversight regarding the financial operations of Rice University.
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Thomas Reardon Structural
Thomas Reardon serves as a member of the Rice University Board of Trustees.
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Richard A. Tapia Structural
Richard A. Tapia held a long-term academic appointment spanning decades at Rice University in Houston.
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Robert Structural
Robert is a linguist affiliated with Rice University.
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Solomon Structural
Solomon serves as a teaching professor at Rice University.
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Sylvia Dee Structural
Sylvia Dee is employed as a professor at Rice University.
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James Tour Structural
James Tour is collaborating with colleagues from Rice University on expanding research approaches.
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Paasha Mahdavi Structural
Paasha Mahdavi is employed as a professor at Rice University.
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The two institutions are actively engaged in a collaborative partnership focused on global health design internships.
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Transactional
DARPA provided financial backing for research conducted at Rice University.
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Fudan University Operational
The relationship is characterized by active research collaboration on shared projects, such as PFAS waste recycling, and academic mobility between the two institutions.
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute Operational
The two institutions are engaged in a formal partnership leading a semiconductor research project.
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Xiang Zhang Structural
Xiang Zhang holds the position of assistant professor at Rice University.
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Patel Structural
Patel holds a seat on the Rice University Board of Trustees.
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Fidelity National Information Services Transactional
A partnership has been established between the two entities to manage and preserve the Indian American Community Archives.
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Boston University Operational
The two institutions are actively competing in the higher education market, evidenced by responses to tuition announcements.
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Yellowstone National Park Transactional
The two entities are linked through a specific research project involving seismic imaging of the magma reservoir within the park.
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Brandon Schmandt Structural
Brandon Schmandt serves as a seismologist at Rice University.
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Joonki Suh Structural
A is engaged in collaborative research with a team at Rice University.
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Hortonworks Transactional
Hortonworks shared Big Data expertise via a presentation at Rice University.
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Texas Shared context
Rice University is located in Texas and its research analyzes state-level issues such as emissions and energy prices.
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James Webb Space Telescope Operational
Rice University researchers are actively leading surveys and utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope for scientific research.
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Texas A&M University College of Engineering Operational
Researchers from both universities have collaborated on studies.
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Princeton University Mentioned together
A shared individual's educational history shows that Weis graduated from Rice University before Princeton University.
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Jack Weis Transactional
Jack Weis completed his education at Rice University.
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Hanyang University Mentioned together
Both Hanyang University and Rice University are identified as research institutions.
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Niche Mentioned together
Niche assessed Rice University's status as the top institution in Texas.
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John Roberts Transactional
John Roberts gave a speech at Rice University in Houston.
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Venezuela Mentioned together
Rice University researchers are analyzing Venezuelan energy policy.
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University of Houston Mentioned together
Both universities are noted for offering higher education programs and hosting leading researchers in Texas.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, adjunct faculty at Rice University, co-wrote a book on space settlements and worked on a children's book.
- Researchers from Texas A&M University College of Engineering and Rice University collaborated on a study.
- Researchers at Rice University conducted a study focused on Harris County.
October 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- In a discussion regarding current issues, participants are focused on energy prices and the potential rollbacks of emissions policies.
- The BIFA Film Festival, organized by the Black Independent Filmmakers Association, is based in Houston.
- Researchers from Fudan University and Rice University are collaborating on finding a scientific recycling process for PFAS waste.
- Brandon Schmandt, affiliated with Rice University, conducted seismic imaging of the magma reservoir in Yellowstone National Park.
- Vivian Ho is a health economist at Rice University.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
8 events- Niche ranked colleges across Texas, announcing that Rice University was rated No. 1 in the state.
- DARPA funded Rice University research into developing cell therapy for jet lag treatment.
- Ruth Simmons and Rice University are discussing health equity research and institutional investment.
- A partnership has been established between Rice University and NASA to pursue future exploration goals.
- Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences and Rice University are collaborating on a global health design internship.
- Reginald DesRoches announced a major expansion of the financial aid program at Rice University.
- Boston University is responding to a tuition announcement made by Rice University.
- Adriana, a GLP-1 user, lives in the Chicago area, while Erin Standen studies at Rice University.
July 2026
8 events- A partnership between SUNY Polytechnic Institute, the National Science Foundation, and Rice University has been formed to fund semiconductor research.
- A research collaboration involving Joonki Suh's team from KAIST, Rice University, and Hanyang University began on July 1st.
- Researchers at Rice University are studying government buyout programs.
- The Langley, a new luxury high-rise development, is being built in Houston, drawing design inspiration from surrounding campuses.
- Emily Kwong is a co-host on NPR, and Robert Englebretson is identified as a linguist at Rice University.
- Hortonworks architect presented Big Data concepts at Rice University in 2016.
- James Tour expanded his approach with colleagues from Rice University, including chemist Ciceron Ayala-Orozco.
- A Rice University professor discussed feasibility while Cardenas works in Houston's East End District.
June 2026
9 events- Xiang Zhang has been appointed as an assistant professor at Rice University.
- Patel was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Crown Castle International Corp. and joined the Board of Trustees at Rice University.
- Brandon Schmandt serves as a seismologist at Rice University.
- India is seeking strategic partnerships for global problem solving and co-developing intellectual property in AI and health with Rice University.
- Rice University in Houston hosts an archive documenting Indian American experiences and local history.
- A research council has been established to address the aftermath of Hurricane IKE, focusing on the Galveston Bay Barrier System and Houston Port Region.
- Renee Li graduated from Rice University and is now working in New York City.
- Rice University is located in Houston.
- Richard A. Tapia, who spent his career in Houston and at Rice University, was honored on May 27, 2026, including receiving the National Medal of Science from Barack Obama.