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Political parties, the media and the 2024 election examined at Rice’s Baker Institute

The New York Times chief White House correspondent Peter Baker and New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser had a moderated conversation about the 2024 election Sept. 5 at Rice Baker Institute for Public Policy. Baker and Glasser have authored several books about American politics, including “The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III.” The dialogue was a comprehensive analysis of the key issues, campaign strategies and electoral dynamics shaping the upcoming election.

Owls race past Tigers, 69-7

The Owls wasted little time in taking control of the game, scoring on their first two drives of the night and nine of 11 possessions.

Rice students ‘Ride with Reggie’

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches took a break from his usual duties to personally transport students to their classes.

Rice’s Shepherd School of Music presents ‘Noche Española’ with opera star, professor Ana María Martínez Sept. 13

In a first for Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, Grammy Award®-winning soprano Ana María Martínez will host a Spanish-language recital in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Researchers advance new class of quantum critical metal that could advance electronic devices

A new study led by Rice’s Qimiao Si has unveiled a new class of quantum critical metal, shedding light on the intricate interactions of electrons within quantum materials.

Rice’s Aryeh Warmflash awarded $1.6M NIH grant for research on early human development

Researchers at Rice are working to understand how a single cell evolves into the complex network of specialized cells that form the human body.

Mia X, first lady of No Limit Records, to be inducted into hip-hop archives at Rice

Rice’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning will honor hip-hop pioneer Mia X by inducting her into its Hip Hop Archival Collection.

Chicana activist, author and ‘This Bridge Called My Back’ editor Cherríe Moraga to give Gray/Wawro Lecture at Rice

Cherríe Moraga, a renowned writer, feminist activist, poet, essayist and playwright, will present her lecture titled “They Are Falling All Around Me — A Borderless América Reimagined” at the Sept. 18 Gray/Wawro Lecture.

‘He was a visionary’: Wayne Graham built Rice baseball into a ‘nationally renowned program’

Wayne Graham transformed Rice baseball into a perennial national powerhouse in his 27-year coaching tenure.

Ahalya Lettenberger represents US, Rice at Paris Paralympics

Former Rice University swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger made her country and alma mater proud last weekend, competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

Rice experts available to discuss mpox global health emergency

Rice University experts are available to discuss the mpox global health emergency as the world grapples with the ongoing outbreak.

Legendary coach Wayne Graham passes away

Wayne Graham, the architect of Rice’s rise to the top of the college baseball world, passed away in Austin, Texas on Tuesday night at 88.

Rice addressing ‘one of the most pressing issues of our time’: The brain’s role in America’s future

Neuroscience experts from government, medicine, business and academia came together at Rice’s Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC) Aug. 27 to discuss the American “brain economy transition.” The role of the human brain in the wider economy is drawing increased attention, and brain capital is becoming a priority for business and individuals. 

‘Light of Andrea’: Vigil honors loss of beloved student and leader

A Sept. 3 vigil honored the life of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, whose promising future was tragically cut short.

‘What connects us most’: Rice’s Humanities Research Center embraces the power, challenges of repair

For Graham Bader, director of Rice's Humanities Research Center, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the critical role of humanists in addressing the world’s pressing concerns.