Former hoops star nets President’s Fellowship
Troy Ruths guided Washington University in St. Louis to a national championship in basketball. Now, he’s courting success in Rice’s graduate studies. Ruths will study computer science on a President’s Fellowship.
Gene detectives find clues to Wilson disease
Using a combination of computer simulations and cutting-edge lab experiments, a Rice lab is helping uncover molecular clues to Wilson disease. The physical biochemists have discovered how a small genetic mutation — a cause of the disease — can subtly change the structure of a large, complex protein that the body uses to keep copper from building to toxic levels.
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Border discussion
Former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda will speak Thursday at the Baker Institute
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Speaking engagement
Bill Kurtis, a documentary host and producer, will speak Thursday at the Rice Alliance Kickoff Celebration
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Operation Sellout 8/29
The Owls look to pack Rice Stadium for their opener against SMU
Global Lens Film Series 8/29-9/7
Film series brings stories from around the world to Rice
Starlight Movie Night 9/5
Rice showcases space-themed flicks under the stars to honor the 50th anniversary of NASA
Mayoral visit 9/9
Houston Mayor Bill White will discuss running government as a business