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OpenStax announces 10 schools participating in this year’s Institutional Partner Program

October 28, 2022

OpenStax, Rice University’s educational technology initiative, will see 10 colleges and universities join its Institutional Partner Program for the 2022-2023 school year. All of those institutions will receive support from OpenStax experts as they work to save students’ money by increasing the use of free, openly licensed textbooks on their campuses.  

US/Middle East

US-Middle East relations to be examined at Baker Institute event

October 26, 2022

The future of relations between the United States and the Middle East – particularly Iran – will be the focus of a Nov. 1 conference at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Sethuraman Panchanathan

NSF director raves about Rice’s future in inauguration keynote address

October 24, 2022

The head of the National Science Foundation sees an “amazing” future for Rice University under the leadership of newly inaugurated President Reginald DesRoches. NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan offered that optimistic outlook for the university during a visit to campus that included a keynote address celebrating the new president’s investiture.

Sparking Success

Rice Business’ annual diversity, equity and inclusion conference set for Oct. 28

October 20, 2022

Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business will host its annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) conference on campus Oct. 28.

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Climate change will create more refugees and necessitate new legal protections, say experts

October 19, 2022

The international community must prepare for “climate change refugees” — displaced either within their home countries or across borders — experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy argue in a new report.

Saudi/US

US-Saudi relations could impact gas prices — and the popularity of the president, say experts

October 19, 2022

Experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are available to speak on the United States’ relations with Saudi Arabia and how they can affect prices at the gas pump as well as perceptions of the American government.

Texas health care

Everything’s bigger in Texas. That includes the health care system — and its shortcomings

October 18, 2022

Texas’ health care industry is the most robust in the nation, but that hasn’t translated to better outcomes for its citizens, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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NSF director to speak on education, innovation at Rice event

October 14, 2022

National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan will join Rice University science and education experts Oct. 21 to examine how research innovation can enhance Americans’ quality of life through strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship and economic growth.

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Get ready for homecoming by showing and sharing Rice spirit

October 13, 2022

Ahead of Owl Together 2022, which will combine Rice’s homecoming, reunion and families weekend activities into a one-of-a-kind experience Oct. 28 and 29, Rice’s Staff Council is hosting a spirit week contest for staff and faculty.

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Texas vaccine policy to be examined at Baker Institute event

October 12, 2022

Health experts will come together to discuss the current state and future of vaccine policy in Texas at a symposium from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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How much is that medical procedure? In Houston, it depends on which hospital you choose

October 12, 2022

How much you pay for medical procedures and hospital admissions in Houston varies widely depending on where you go for treatment, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Organ player

Business major serves community as pipe organ player at Houston-area church

October 7, 2022

Bruce Xu ’24 is a business major at Rice doesn’t mind hitting the road every week to play the organ at a church in The Woodlands.

Medical marijuana

Biden's federal marijuana pardons are just the start, says expert

October 7, 2022

The Biden administration’s pardon of people convicted of simple marijuana possession on the federal level is just the start, according to an expert from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

The Baker Institute for Public Policy

Drug policy expert available to speak on pot pardons, rescheduling

October 7, 2022

A drug policy expert from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to speak on the Biden administration’s pardon of people convicted of simple marijuana possession on the federal level and the future of the drug’s legal status.

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Anti-vaccine efforts in Texas Legislature — successful or not — set dangerous tone, says expert

October 4, 2022

Anti-vaccine legislation in Texas — even when it doesn’t become law — poses a threat to public health, according to a report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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