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Welcome to Rice. Here, you will discover a place that is passionate about teaching, undergraduate research and leadership development. We are a diverse community and support a student body from all economic backgrounds.
 

Set in the heart of the nation's fourth-largest city, Rice is a comprehensive research university that fosters diversity and an intellectual environment that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor.
 

Consistently ranked among the best values in higher education, with a highly recognized and respected residential college system, Rice transforms outstanding students into global scholars who envision new possibilities and leave their imprint on the world.
 

NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rice Owls claim C-USA Championship baseball title

The Rice Owls baseball team had to put in some extra time on Sunday, but the extra hard work resulted in Rice winning the longest championship game played in C-USA history.


 

The Wall Street Journal interviews Mayor Annise Parker '78 about the city of Houston

Annise Parker '78 talks about why her city is the country's fastest growing and most diverse.


 

Rice students put gears on a shoe to power a cellphone

Mechanical engineering students in Rice's Brown School of Engineering have created a new tool called PediPower that harvests energy using human movement.
 

Kiplinger recognizes Rice as No. 2 best-value university

Rice University moves up from No. 4 in ranking of private universities.

 

Professors in the News

We take pride in the groundbreaking work our professors do, as well as their commitment to teaching undergraduates. Read about their research, awards and accomplishments.
 

Student Profiles

Rice students are some of the most outstanding young minds in the world. Read about their academic experience and their perspectives of life at Rice.