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Mary Seifu Tirfie is developing a neonatal suction device for hospitals in low-resource settings. As a Rice360 global health fellow, she’s engineering solutions where they’re needed most. bit.ly/3GGrJEl

When extreme weather hits, Rice minds get to work. From storm surge prediction to long-term resilience planning, Rice’s SSPEED Center and Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience are helping communities respond to challenges and prevent them. sspeed.rice.edu

Rising sophomore Ivan Diaz is blending academics and entrepreneurship with Oasis, his smoothie and acai bowl shop. The business major and first-gen student opened the shop as a freshman while balancing classes and campus life. Check out the Lovett Bowl and tell him we sent you 😉

Rice University’s Lei Li has received an NSF CAREER Award to develop wearable photoacoustic imaging tech that visualizes deep tissue in real time, with just one sensor and smart signal encoding, rethinking how we see inside the human body.. bit.ly/4lvglua

The Shepherd School of Music turns 50 — and the celebration continues! Big operas, bold premieres and world-class talent await in our 2025–26 season. See what’s ahead: bit.ly/3TLHRr3

Why are some DNA sequences more error-prone during transcription? A new Rice University study shows that the next two nucleotides after a given site can significantly affect error rates, offering insight into how cells maintain genetic accuracy. bit.ly/4eO3799

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Rice University's Mario Escobar is leading the way in heart failure research. With a new Transformational Project Award from the @American_Heart, Escobar and his Baylor collaborators are investigating how mitochondria may hold the key to recovery. bit.ly/4nMiMKp

Rice has joined Venice International University, a global consortium based in Italy. The School of Social Sciences will launch it's first courses through the Global Affairs program, expanding international collaboration and impact. Read more: bit.ly/40Skf7U

From 60,000 books in Rice Stadium to 1.2 million items in a custom-built archive, Rice’s Library Service Center is a time capsule for the university. Read the full story in this edition of Rice Magazine. bit.ly/44JVw6V

Big city. Bigger heart. Happy 713 Day to the place we call home 💙

Paul highlighted Rice’s purpose on the global stage: not just to inform, but to inspire. What we’re doing in Texas is about creating a better tomorrow.

Join us in supporting families in Central Texas impacted by devastating floods. Let’s show them they’re not alone. 💙 📅 Thurs 7/10 & Fri 7/11 🕘 9 am – 5 pm 📍 Brian Patterson Center 📦 Bring non-perishables, hygiene, baby & pet items ♥️Donate via QR on-site

It’s groundbreaking, it’s Rice research… but can you guess what it is? Explore cutting-edge discoveries in the latest issue of Rice Magazine. magazine.rice.edu

Reflecting on the strengths that make Houston a magnet for global innovation, Eleanor shared how SXSW London spotlighted Rice University and the Ion District as key bridges for UK tech companies entering the U.S.

📈 Big news! Rice jumped 22 spots in the 2026 QS World University Rankings — now #119 in the world and #29 in the U.S. We’re rising fast, fueled by bold research, global impact, and a truly unmatched student experience. Read more on Rice's global momentum. bit.ly/4ldBglb

At Rice, innovation lights the path forward — from carbon breakthroughs to next-generation energy solutions. The O’Connor Building’s new display is a visual reminder of Rice’s commitment to imagination, impact, and bold ideas.

In an exclusive interview with Times Now, Rice’s Caroline Levander, vice president for global strategy, discusses the university’s international research ties, visa support and long-term commitment to Indian students. Read more: bit.ly/4lIfXIt

Celebrating freedom and the incredible Rice minds using it to make a difference. Happy 4th of July, Owls!

Rice researchers made CO₂ conversion last 50x longer. bit.ly/4euuHbs