Texas state revenues rebound, but federal funding poses long-term budget risks
The analysis, Texas Revenues Modestly Rebound in Fiscal 2026, by John Diamond, Bill King and Joyce Beebe, finds that total state revenue increased 3.2% to $188.9 billion in fiscal 2026, following two years of little or no growth. Tax collections rose faster, increasing 4.8% to $88.2 billion — $1.6 billion above the Texas comptroller of public accounts’ forecast.
Rice Business professor examines new rules of corporate reputation
Rice Business professor Anastasiya Zavyalova studies how these forces are shaping “organizational social evaluations” — the collective judgments that audiences form about a company — into a core strategic concern. She recently co-edited the new Oxford Handbook of Organisational Social Evaluations, a 720-page volume that brings together cross-disciplinary research and practitioner experience and provides critical insight for business managers and executives.
Paul Ryan discusses America’s economic and political future at Rice’s Baker Institute
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan joined Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy for a conversation about the challenges shaping America’s economic outlook, political institutions and role in the world.
Rice Business builds on decades of experience in entrepreneurship through acquisition
The annual Texas ETA Conference, organized by Rice MBA students and hosted by Rice Business, brought together aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, business owners and advisers to discuss the opportunities and challenges of acquiring small businesses.
Rice energy research explores practical solutions to global supply-chain challenges
When geopolitical conflicts disrupt fuel shipments, electricity demand outpaces infrastructure development or critical mineral shortages threaten industrial growth, decisions made by governments and businesses can have far-reaching economic consequences. Data that helps explain these challenges can inform how decision-makers prepare for disruption, direct investment and strengthen the systems on which modern economies depend.
The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC), headquartered at the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, brought leading university entrepreneurship programs together to celebrate creativity and innovation in university-based entrepreneurship education for its milestone 30th anniversary annual conference Oct. 15-17 and announced the top programs in higher education.
Rice graduate students showcase innovative research at synthetic biology science cafe
The Science and Technology Policy Program at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted a “science cafe” Oct. 13 to bring research to reality and answer questions from the public, giving attendees a look at projects underway in university laboratories and an opportunity to ask questions about the science, its potential applications and its implications for society.
Rice’s Baker Institute Energy Summit examines energy security amid global change
As artificial intelligence drives electricity demand, geopolitical tensions reshape energy markets and countries reassess supply chains, the energy sector faces a growing challenge: meeting new needs while maintaining reliability, affordability and security.
Paul Ryan to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute Oct. 20
Paul Ryan, 54th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will speak on tax and spending priorities, trade and industrial competitiveness and economic growth amid rising debt at Rice University Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.
Experts weigh future of North American trade as 2nd USMCA review approaches
As the U.S., Canada and Mexico navigate tariffs, shifting trade policies and growing competition with China, the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is increasingly uncertain.
Rice Business Wisdom marks 10 years of bringing faculty research to wider audience
The anniversary issue examines a technology reshaping how people work, learn and make decisions. Featured stories explore how AI and machine learning influence household financial decisions, what drives data center location decisions across the United States and whether generative AI can help organizations sustain creativity over time.
From global conversation to local action: Rice advances brain economy at UN
The transition of the brain economy from theory to actuality is increasingly becoming a focus for Rice and its partners in Houston. Provost Amy Dittmar brought the conversation to the United Nations General Assembly and moderated a panel titled “The New Wealth of Nations: Brain Economy Leadership in Action.”
Baker Institute’s annual energy summit takes place Oct. 6-7
"Energy, Risk and Geopolitics" will explore how a changing global landscape and shifts in supply chain risks are impacting investment, innovation and market dynamics.
Future of energy tech takes off in Houston at Rice Alliance’s Energy Tech Venture Forum
The 23rd annual Energy Tech Venture Forum welcomed 97 ventures to connect with investors, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for pilots, investment and collaboration.
Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations
Three experts from Rice will attend Brain Week at the United Nations General Assembly Sept. 21-25 to join an international conversation that reaches well beyond neuroscience and medicine.
