At Rice, there is no "what if" that can't become "what is." It just takes some radical thinking to get there. It takes unconventional wisdom.
06/03/2026
From the classroom to clinics around the world. 🌎📱
Rice students Medha Pulluru, Angella Zhao and Sumita Dantu spent their spring break piloting AfyaQuest, an app designed to help community health workers in rural regions worldwide access training and patient care tools in low-resource settings. https://bit.ly/4dUa0XM
Research. Filmmaking. Advocacy. Real-world impact.
Rice students in the new Making an Exoneree course are spending the semester investigating potential wrongful conviction cases and creating documentaries to help bring attention to the stories behind them. 🎥 https://bit.ly/4dScJzE
What if physical therapy felt more like a video game? 🎮
A team of Rice engineering students created TacTile, an interactive rehabilitation system designed to make stroke recovery more engaging at home. The project earned first-place honors both at Rice and on the international stage.
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06/02/2026
Recent grad Lucca Ferraz is helping shape the future of football analytics. 🏈
By developing a new defensive metric using NFL Next Gen Stats data, Ferraz earned the top prize at the 2026 NFL Big Data Bowl, one of the league’s premier analytics competitions.
Read the full story at Rice Magazine: https://bit.ly/4tCU0Ov
Something exciting is rolling onto campus. ⚽️🦉 Keep an eye out for these Rice-themed soccer balls popping up around campus as we count down to the World Cup 2026. When you spot one, snap a photo, tag us, and join the celebration.
06/01/2026
What started as a summer internship turned into a museum installation now on view at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Rice senior Will Marsden helped bring Houston’s art history to life through an exhibition exploring the legacy of the groundbreaking 1971 “De Luxe Show.”
Read more in Rice Magazine: https://bit.ly/4o0g1pv
05/29/2026
What if developing better cervical cancer tests could happen faster?
Rice bioengineers created realistic “mock” patient samples that could help researchers build and validate new screening tools designed for low-resource settings. 🧬
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05/29/2026
Conservation isn’t just about protecting animals — it’s about protecting habitats.
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05/28/2026
🧡 ⚽ This summer, the eyes of the world will be on Houston, and Rice is excited to help welcome the global celebration of sport and community. Hosting this World Cup and Dutch tradition at Rice Stadium reflects both the university’s deep connection to the city and our commitment to bringing people together through experiences that inspire pride, unity and international exchange.
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Ciao from Florence! 🇮🇹🎶 Follow The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University vocal performance master's student Sophia Orrico on a day in the life of her summer immersion program.
Rice University vocal students spend three weeks sharpening their Italian at the Michelangelo Institute and exploring cultural landmarks. This life-changing experience is supported by the Margaret C. Pack Language Institute for Singers.
Enjoy a glimpse of la dolce vita! ✨
05/26/2026
Elevate Rice — and your fit — with this year’s limited-edition Rice socks. Inspired by the artwork of Rice student Alayna Rodriguez ’29, this year’s pair features the Lovett Hall Sallyport in springtime. Donate $35+ to any Rice fund by June 30 to claim yours. Donate now: https://www.givecampus.com/s/pzsnje
05/25/2026
🇺🇸 Today, with humble reverence, we honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
🧒 ➡️ 🧑🎓 What did you want to be when you grew up?
05/23/2026
We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Richard Tapia — an internationally renowned mathematician, National Medal of Science recipient and one of Rice University’s most impactful educators.
Through his groundbreaking work, mentorship and lifelong commitment to expanding access in STEM, Dr. Tapia empowered generations of students to pursue their dreams with confidence and purpose.
His legacy will continue to inspire the Rice community and countless others for years to come.
A proud full-circle moment for Rice University President Reginald DesRoches — returning to his alma mater to inspire the next generation of scholars and changemakers.💛💙
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are dominating conversations, but new Rice research suggests users may also face unexpected social judgment. The study sheds light on how perceptions surrounding these medications can shape social interactions and stigma.
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🌳⚽ Houston is growing a greener future ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As a Houston World Cup 26 Host City Supporter, Rice is proud to join partners across the city in launching the Green Corridor initiative at the Ion District, creating more connected, walkable and sustainable spaces for residents and visitors alike.
Dean Peter Rodriguez leaves a lasting impact on Rice Business and the university community. Thank you for your leadership, partnership and dedication, Peter — and best wishes as you begin this exciting next chapter at Wake Forest University.
05/20/2026
Team UroVac took home the top prize at Rice’s Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase for a device aimed at improving bladder cancer surgery.
Their work highlights how student innovation can help address complex medical challenges. https://bit.ly/3RpPipQ
For Rice senior Lupita Frias, resilience became her greatest strength. 💙
From mentoring first-generation students to leading in the lab, Frias leaves Rice ready for her next chapter at Duke University’s doctorate program in physical therapy.
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05/19/2026
Huge congrats to Diana Jue-Rajasingh for being named to Poets&Quants’ 2026 Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors list! This is a well-deserved recognition of her research, mentorship, and innovative ability to bring practical, real-world expertise into the classroom. Go Owls!
We're proud to announce that Diana Jue-Rajasingh, assistant professor of strategic management at the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business, has been named to Poets&Quants’ 2026 Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors list!
Diana stands out for her unique ability to bridge high-level scholarship with an intensely practical and interactive classroom experience. As a researcher and social entrepreneur, she brings real-world expertise into her lessons, showing students how to navigate uncertainty and think critically about the human impact of business.
Through this approach, Diana has built a reputation for creating a classroom environment where every voice matters, difficult conversations are encouraged and curiosity is rewarded. Her investment in her students is clear in everything she does.
Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition of her research, mentorship and innovation!
Learn more about Diana’s impact.
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Mission accomplished, hallelujah. 🎓
05/17/2026
🏆👟 What an incredible season and an unforgettable finish. Congratulations to our women’s track & field team! 👐
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05/15/2026
Guyana President Irfaan Ali joined Rice University’s Baker Institute for a high-level conversation on energy security, economic transformation and the future of global energy markets.
The conversation explored Guyana’s rapid rise as a major energy producer and Latin America’s growing role in global energy security. 🌍 https://bit.ly/4woqezD
05/14/2026
New trails, new friendships, new perspectives. 🌿 Outdoor Programs & Education trips are helping students unplug, explore the outdoors and build connections that last long after the hike ends. Read more in Rice Magazine : https://bit.ly/4uakfx0
