Growing interest in religious literacy brings educators, community leaders to Rice
Rice’s 2026 Religious Literacy Series, hosted by the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, welcomed 82 educators, nonprofit professionals, museum staff and community leaders from across the Houston area.
Rice students gain behind-the-scenes experience helping prepare Houston for the FIFA World Cup
As Houston prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Rice students are helping make it happen.
Kinder State of Housing report finds growing number of residents financially squeezed
Kinder Institute's 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report finds many residents are spending more of their income on housing.
Rice’s Kinder Institute’s 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston, now in its seventh year, will be released June 16.
For researchers at Rice, preparing for the next storm means looking beyond hurricanes alone. Flooding, extreme heat, aging infrastructure, housing pressures and public health concerns are increasingly interconnected, creating a web of challenges that can make communities more vulnerable and recovery more difficult.
Should hitters change their swing based on the count? Rice study weighs in
A newly published study co-authored by Scott Powers, analyzed newly released Major League Baseball swing-tracking data to examine one of baseball’s most debated questions: Should hitters change their swing with two strikes?
From Houston to Paris: Rice researcher investigates AI’s growing role in fact-checking
Rice doctoral student Agustin Prinetti will spend the fall semester in Paris studying how people use AI chatbots to fact-check political content and navigate misinformation.
Rachel Kimbro has been reappointed dean following a term marked by expanded research investment, new academic programs and increased opportunities for students.
Making an Exoneree challenges Rice students to investigate potential wrongful convictions
Making an Exoneree is a new class at Rice where students work with people in prison to reinvestigate cases that may involve wrongful conviction.
Even after adopting cattle, early herders kept hunting and gathering
The first pastoralists in eastern Africa didn’t suddenly switch to a diet centered only on cows, sheep and goats. Instead, they kept eating a wide mix of foods — fish, wild animals and plants, according to key findings from new University of British Columbia-led research, with Rice University as a key contributor.
A new study by Rice’s Kinder Institute suggests bilingual instruction may improve academic outcomes for emergent bilingual students.
Four Rice students named 2026 Sumners Scholars.
Community Bridges gives Rice students hands-on experience tackling Houston’s biggest challenges
Students presented projects during the Community Bridges’s end-of-year poster showcase.
Rice sophomore honored by prestigious academic honor society for efforts in public health and policy
Rice sophomore selected as a Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service Scholar for the second year in a row.
Houston-area residents are increasingly worried about the economy, facing growing financial strain and declining confidence in job opportunities, according to new findings from Rice ’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
