Houston: International visas revoked for some Rice students, graduates

Three international Rice University students and two recent graduates have had their student visas revoked, according to the university's president.

Rice University fires head baseball coach José Cruz Jr. 

Rice University has announced that its baseball team is “parting ways” with head coach José Cruz Jr.

Rice University students convert 1997 van into electric vehicle

Rice University students embarked on an electrifying journey, transforming a 27 year old van into an all electric vehicle using salvaged and custom parts!

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.

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.