Rice University cancels on-campus student 'public' parties after 'Night of Decadence' hospitalizations
Rice University has canceled student on-campus “public" parties through spring break after an event last week ended with some students in the hospital.
Rice University 'Gummy Worm Guy' goes viral at football game
Video of a the "Gummy Worm Guy" handing out gummy worms to Rice Owls football players on the sidelines during a game has gone viral, and now he’s getting some extra recognition from Trolli.
Bun B, Trill Burgers giving away free burgers, to first 200 students with a valid college ID
Additionally, those students who presents a valid college ID will be provided with a discount code for Honeyland Festival tickets.
Former 5-star QB JT Daniels takes part in first spring practice with Rice Owls
It was announced in December that former five-star and number 1 overall recruit in the 2018 class JT Daniels transferred to the Owls of Rice University.
Rice University hit by global ransomware outbreak, Reuters says
Rice University is mentioned among the several universities in the United States that were victims of a global ransomware outbreak.
Houston Public Library celebrates Asian American experience with grand opening exhibit
"The exhibit illuminates for all of us the significant impact that Asian cultures have had in Houston and on our region,” HPL Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson said in a press statement.
Economy, crime are top concerns among Houstonians in new Kinder Houston Area Survey
Houstonians are most concerned about the economy and crime, according to this year's Kinder Houston Area Survey. See how they feel about marijuana, government help and more.
Former football player sentenced in overdose death of Rice football player
On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Sim Lake ordered Mouchantaf to serve 144 months in federal prison to be followed by three years of supervised release.
Gas leak prompts evacuations at Rice University
According to a post on the campus' social media, the gas leak was on the northeast side of the campus near Duncan College and the new NSEB building.
Rice, 15 other universities accused of conspiring to limit financial aid
Rice University accused of price-fixing with other prestigious private schools across the country, inflating the cost of college for students who need aid, according to a federal lawsuit.
Houston-area colleges, universities offering an on-demand sexual assault hotline
A new partnership is taking on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults on Houston-area college campuses, bringing victims on-demand help and providing measures to prevent sexual assaults.
Houston ISD students struggle to manage stress, Rice research shows
Experts say stress levels could have negative long-term impact on children, affecting their academic achievement, employment, health and overall well-being.
Rice University extending online learning and delays first day of classes amid rising COVID-19 cases
The first day of school continues to loom around the corner for undergraduate students as officials announced they will be making changes in response to the rising number of coronavirus cases.
Did you do the ice bucket challenge? A native Houstonian touched personally by ALS has an updated challenge
The wife of a former NFL player who's battling ALS is offering support to loved ones who are also caregivers.
Young voters "turned off" by ugliness of presidential debate
On the day after the first presidential debate, young voters tell FOX 26 the back-and-forth between the two presidential candidates Pres. Donald Trump and Former Vice Pres. Joe Biden was unwatchable.
Local university develops low-cost ventilator for COVID-19 patients
As we hear stories about how some doctors in other countries are having to decide who lives and who dies because of a ventilator shortage, Rice University and Lone Star College are doing what they can to keep that from happening here.
Rice University cancels classes due to coronavirus
In a statement to the Rice community, the university canceled classes, prohibited all on-campus public events through April 30, and continued the international travel ban.
Two new presumptive cases of COVID-19 confirmed in greater Houston area, cases total 8
Harris County reports all three COVID-19 infections in the greater Houston metropolitan area, including the Fort Bend County patient, occurred on a trip to Egypt.
Coronavirus alert issued at Rice University now worrying students on campus
The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
Rice asks small group to self-quarantine after employee was possibly exposed to coronavirus from overseas travel
The employee, a research staff member, traveled to a country that was not on the CDC's restricted travel list. The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.