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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.

Celebration of excellence: Political science honor society welcomes new Rice members, honors 2025 graduates

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.

Karen Lozano, Eduardo Salas elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Rice professors Karen Lozano and Eduardo Salas have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest and most prestigious learned societies in the nation.

African Development Forum sparks fresh thinking on sustainable growth in Africa

More than 200 students, scholars and development professionals gathered at Rice for the 2025 African Development Forum.

Rice, HISD partnership is helping Sunrise Centers support students and families

A collaboration between Rice and Houston Independent School District is helping strengthen its Sunrise Centers.

Bob Stein honored with Y. Ping Sun Award for Outstanding Community Engagement

Political science professor Bob Stein recognized with the 2025 Y. Ping Sun Award for Outstanding Community Engagement.

Rice scholar examines Pope Francis’ legacy of interfaith relations, human rights and a more representative Catholic Church

Following Pope Francis’ death, Craig Considine, a senior lecturer in sociology at Rice, scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue is available to discuss the late pontiff’s life and legacy.

Rice launches groundbreaking Texas Linguistics Consortium to tackle language challenges statewide

Rice launches a first-of-its-kind collaboration: the Texas Linguistics Consortium.​

Anthropologist Dominic Boyer awarded Guggenheim Fellowship for work on electrification and climate justice

Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology at Rice awarded a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.