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Rice University's Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Earn a graduate degree from top-ranked Rice University; a wide variety of degrees are offered, from architecture & humanities to science & engineering.

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Morning brews, then the zoo!Thrive leaders and first-year doctoral students recently met for coffee at Brochstein Pavili...
10/16/2026

Morning brews, then the zoo!

Thrive leaders and first-year doctoral students recently met for coffee at Brochstein Pavilion before heading to the Houston Zoo, one of our favorite neighbors. A great way to connect and explore beyond campus.

Planning your own visit? Rice students can reserve one free general admission ticket online in advance. Select the college student discount option and bring your valid Rice student ID!

Planning to apply for a Ph.D. at Rice for Fall 2027? Doctoral Application Fee Waiver Weeks begin Oct. 14.Eligible domest...
10/14/2026

Planning to apply for a Ph.D. at Rice for Fall 2027? Doctoral Application Fee Waiver Weeks begin Oct. 14.

Eligible domestic and international applicants worldwide can request a waiver through Nov. 1, or until all available waivers have been issued.

To qualify, you must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent, and meet Rice’s and your program’s admissions requirements.

Submit your completed application by Nov. 27 at 10:59 p.m. CST to use the waiver. Test scores may arrive later, provided they arrive by your program’s application deadline.

The waiver does not apply to Jones School of Business programs.

Save these dates and visit the link in our bio for details and the request form.

A quiet start to midterm recess. Enjoy the break, Owls.
10/12/2026

A quiet start to midterm recess. Enjoy the break, Owls.

Considering graduate school in the United States? Meet Rice online.Rice Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will participa...
10/09/2026

Considering graduate school in the United States? Meet Rice online.
Rice Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will participate in TOEFL Destinations Day on Thursday, Oct. 15. Visit our virtual booth to connect with our team and ask questions about graduate programs, applying and life in Houston.
The event is free and takes place from 7–11 a.m. CDT / 8 a.m.–noon EDT.
Register through the link in our bio.

A graduate student, a postdoc and a Rice Ph.D. alumnus are helping develop a “living pharmacy.”Anthony E. Davis, Shalini...
10/08/2026

A graduate student, a postdoc and a Rice Ph.D. alumnus are helping develop a “living pharmacy.”

Anthony E. Davis, Shalini Pandey and Cody Fell are co-first authors of research on an implant that produces therapeutic antibodies. Working with bioengineering professor Omid Veiseh, the director of Rice Biotechnology Launch Pad, and collaborators, the team demonstrated yearlong production in preclinical models.

The findings offer a potential path toward longer-lasting medicine delivery.

Read the Rice News story through the link in our bio.

10/07/2026

Before you apply to graduate school, get to know the research, the people and what your life could look like there.

In Episode 3 of "Beyond the Abstract," Rice graduate student ambassadors Lavanya Karinje and Kadena Weaver share how they researched programs, compared funding and found their fit—and what they wish they had known before applying.

"Beyond the Abstract" brings you conversations with Rice students and staff to help you navigate the graduate school application process.

Listen to Episode 3 on Spotify through the link in our bio, and follow the podcast for more application advice.

The MLB playoffs are underway, and so are the debates about baseball’s best players.Rice University statistics doctoral ...
10/05/2026

The MLB playoffs are underway, and so are the debates about baseball’s best players.

Rice University statistics doctoral student Rose Graves is bringing a new approach to those debates. As corresponding author of a study published in the Journal of Quantitative Analysis of Sports, Graves worked with collaborators to develop a method that combines competing player rankings while accounting for disagreements, incomplete lists and changes over time.

Using MLB rankings from five major sports outlets, the team’s approach identifies consensus and measures how confident we should be in it.

The research has potential applications well beyond baseball, wherever competing rankings help inform decisions.

Read about Rose’s research in our bio.

10/05/2026

You’ve explored the programs. Now meet the people and places that make Rice feel like Rice.
Talk with a Graduate Student Ambassador, tour campus, connect with your program or meet the graduate admissions team—online or in Houston.
Find your way to Meet Rice and register for an upcoming event through the link in our bio.

10/02/2026

One of Houston’s best cultural destinations is right next door to Rice.

Graduate ambassador and art history Ph.D. student Osinachi Okafor takes us through the Houston Museum District, where art, science, history and cultures from around the world come together.

When you study at Rice, the city becomes part of the graduate experience.

This is "Owl About Houston." 🦉

Pretzels, custom mugs and a test of arm strength. GSA’s Oktoberfest brought Rice graduate students together at the Gradu...
10/01/2026

Pretzels, custom mugs and a test of arm strength. GSA’s Oktoberfest brought Rice graduate students together at the Graduate Commons at Valhalla for a celebration featuring a stein-holding competition.

Shoutout to Anindita for designing this year’s mug, and thanks to the Graduate Student Association for giving our grad community another reason to gather!

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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