Hordge-Freeman honored with prestigious American Sociological Association awards for recent book
Hordge-Freeman received the American Sociological Association 2024 Gordon Hirabayashi Human Rights Book Award by the Section on Sociology of Human Rights and the 2024 Outstanding Recent Contribution Award by the Section on the Sociology of Emotions.
Remembering Robert Maxfield, Rice Owl and Silicon Valley engineering pioneer
His career and contributions to the fields of engineering and technology have left an indelible mark on both Rice and industry.
Rolling into the fall semester: Rice Chabad students enjoy sushi social
Rabbi Shmuli welcomed the large crowd to the event, encouraging them to indulge in the plentiful sushi and cold beverages while getting to know their fellow students.
Brinkley played a pivotal role in analyzing the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, for CBS News.
The highly prestigious and competitive award was established in 1968.
Rice cracks top 10 for first time on Forbes’ top colleges list
This achievement marks the first time the university has landed in a top 10 spot on the list.
New Rice center to address impact of climate change on coastal economic powerhouses
Globally, 800 million people living in hundreds of urban areas will face grave social and economic risks from sea level rise and routine coastal flooding by 2050.
Rice Connections fosters unity among students from diverse backgrounds
Every O-Week, the university’s weeklong orientation program, Rice Connections offers the opportunity for students from different faith traditions, cultural backgrounds and more to come together and meet their freshman peers.
More than 75% of in-district respondents signaled their support for a bond that does not result in a tax increase.
Glaciers in peril: World’s first glacier graveyard and global glacier casualty list unveiled
Iceland is a land made famous by its glaciers, but these ancient ice forms in the island country and around the world are in danger amid rising global temperatures.
All eyes on Chicago: Rice expert available to discuss 2024 Democratic National Convention
Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what we can expect from Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and party faithful who will speak in support of the Democratic party’s nominees for president and vice president Aug. 19-22.
New Rice University students move to campus Aug. 18
Rice University’s incoming students can expect a Texas-sized welcome Sunday as they move to campus and participate in O-Week, the weeklong orientation program to familiarize incoming students with their new campus, residential colleges and classmates.
Locked out of banking: Incarceration is associated with decreased bank account ownership
People who have served time in jail or prison are less likely to have bank accounts after they are released than they were before serving time, which may hinder their long-term financial security, according to new research.
These findings could result in bias toward and unequal treatment of patients, according to the researchers.
Mark Jones has been widely quoted by local, state and national media as well as numerous political campaigns.
