As 2025 comes to a close, Rice University’s graduate students and postdoctoral scholars can reflect on a year marked by research excellence, meaningful connection and global engagement.

When Jacob Kesten crosses the stage to receive his Ph.D.

For chemistry Ph.D.

In one of the country’s most diverse and fast-growing cities, it’s not unusual to find people juggling multiple roles.

Rice University’s December commencement ceremony brought crisp winter sun, emotional celebrations and a campus filled with families, faculty and friends gathered

When Camilla Purdy arrived at Rice University a year and a half ago, she expected to learn about sustainability, environmental analysis and Houston’s energy land