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Rice Business’ online MBA program rises in US News rankings

January 24, 2023

MBA@Rice, the online program at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, climbed higher in four categories in the latest edition of U.S News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings out today.

Pakistan

Experts to discuss Pakistan’s energy and water security challenges at Baker Institute event

January 23, 2023

How can Pakistan ensure its energy and water security while facing geopolitical turmoil and the ravages of climate change? Experts will discuss these and other critical issues in the country during a Jan. 26 event from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Report predicts Mexico’s economy, politics will deteriorate in 2023

January 20, 2023

Elections, a slow-growing economy and conflicts between organized criminal groups are expected to drastically impact Mexico this year, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Rice expert available to discuss new refugee Welcome Corps

January 19, 2023

An expert from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to discuss the Department of State’s Welcome Corps, a new sponsorship program for refugee resettlement in the U.S.

OpenStax nursing

Partnership to develop free education resources for nursing students

January 19, 2023

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and Rice University's OpenStax are building on their existing partnership to address staffing shortages in the nursing profession and reduce financial barriers for nursing students. In collaboration with postsecondary institutions in Texas and stakeholders nationwide, OpenStax will launch a comprehensive free online curriculum for nursing education in spring 2024. 

Rice Business Hybrid MBA

Rice Business creates Hybrid MBA program to utilize benefits of both on-campus and online learning experiences

January 18, 2023

For working professionals who want to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree with a flexible schedule, the new Hybrid MBA program at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business opens this summer.

Kids on social media

3 out of 4 parents say social media is a major distraction for students, according to new study

January 12, 2023

The vast majority of parents believe social media is a major distraction for students, according to a new nationwide study.

Mining

Energy transition requires new investments in ‘Minerals Heartland’

January 9, 2023

The transition from legacy energy sources to sustainable sources will require an enormous amount of resources in the form of energy, minerals, metals and other materials — as well as new supply chains, infrastructure, human talent and financial commitments, according to a new report from an expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Coal mining

US must disconnect strategic supply chains from China, say Baker Institute experts

December 19, 2022

China’s dominance over the supply of rare-earth minerals and materials — which are critical for energy transition and defense technologies — should spur U.S. policymakers to bolster raw materials supply chains, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Students

Doerr’s spring Catalyst program designed to help students become better leaders

December 16, 2022

Looking to build leadership skills in the new year? The Doerr Institute for New Leaders’ Catalyst program is now open for applications from Rice students.

Texas

Texas power grid debate should focus on reliability and economics, says Baker Institute expert

December 12, 2022

Building new ties between the Texas electrical grid and the major grids in North America should be explored with strict regard to economics and reliability — leaving politics aside — according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Gas infrastructure

EU natural gas market to remain ‘precarious’ through next winter, says Baker Institute report

December 7, 2022

Europe is facing high natural gas prices and high uncertainty due to the substantial reduction in Russian imports, and this winter is only the beginning, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Debt-ceiling decision could complicate foreign policy, Baker Institute diplomacy expert argues

December 5, 2022

Joe Barnes, the Bonner Means Baker Fellow, argues in a new issue brief that a Republican-led House could complicate President Biden’s ability to achieve his goals regarding China and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Johnson, Satterfield

Rice, Baker Institute sign MOU with US Army

November 29, 2022

Representatives from the U.S. Army joined David Satterfield, director of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, on Nov. 28 to sign a memorandum of understanding for the institute to provide expertise to support the Army Civil Affairs Psychological Operations Command.

Instabul mosque

Baker Institute event: COVID-19’s impact on Muslim world

November 28, 2022

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on religiosity and practices in the Muslim world will be discussed in a Nov. 29 event at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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