Rice students drive real-world change through research with Houston nonprofits
Community partners across Houston are seeing meaningful results from a unique research partnership with Rice University students.
Rice anthropologists spotlight human toll of glacier loss
Rice University anthropologists examine the societal consequences of global glacier loss in a commentary published in Science.
2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey finds Houstonians proud, united and looking ahead
Nearly 1,000 people gathered to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the release of its 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey.
The 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey, one of the nation’s longest-running studies of an urban area, was released today at the institute’s annual luncheon.
Forecasters predicting 17 named storms in Atlantic this hurricane season
Experts from Rice are available to speak with the media about hurricane and storm-related topics.
2 Rice scholars earn Pulitzer Prizes
Two members of the Rice community, one current student and one alumna, are among the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners recently announced, recognized for their powerful contributions to public service journalism.
Bridging scholarship and community: CAAAS faculty share insightful ideas at spring Research Relays
Faculty and students gathered for the latest edition of Research Relays, an event series that spotlighted the expansive, interdisciplinary work of CAAAS.
Kinder Houston Area Survey to be released May 19 at annual luncheon
Findings from the 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey, the nation’s longest-running metropolitan study of its kind, will be released May 19.
Understanding the unthinkable: ‘October 8’ screening sparks reflection at Rice
More than 100 people turned out for a screening of a documentary that examines the alarming rise of antisemitism and radicalization on college campuses following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
Kinder Institute study shows Houstonians may be underprepared for disasters
As hurricane season approaches new insights from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlight Harris County households’ disaster preparedness.
Rice scholar available to discuss selection of next pope
As the Vatican prepares to choose the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Rice University sociologist Craig Considine is available to provide analysis and commentary on the conclave to select the next pope, the critical issues facing the Catholic church and the potential direction the next Pope may take on a number of issues.
Matthew Tyler receives NSF CAREER award to improve reliability of survey-based research
Matthew Tyler, an assistant professor of political science at Rice, receives NSF CAREER award.
Rice’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, inducted 21 new members.
Journey Towards Justice: Rice students walk the path of civil rights history
A cohort of Rice University undergraduates boarded a bus bound for Alabama — not for vacation, but for a deeper understanding of America’s legacy of racial justice.
Houston’s hidden financial divide: Thousands remain unbanked and unprepared for retirement
A report from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlights critical gaps in banking access, retirement savings and financial literacy.