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Rice study to examine how ice melt in one area impacts sea level rise in another

How does ice melted by climate change in Greenland hit the shores of Honolulu?

Pandemic’s end now in sight, experts say

On the day after President Biden announced that every American will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1, two top Rice University scientists focused on the pandemic voiced both optimism and grave concern.

Internet-access spending improves academic outcomes, study of Texas schools finds

Increased internet-access spending by Texas public schools improved academic performance but also led to more disciplinary problems among students.

Gray/Wawro Panel examines immense impact of migration on women and vice versa

Jaclyn Dean ‘12 was the first Rice student to declare a minor in Poverty, Justice and Human Capabilities (PJHC).

Rice Business names Constance Porter senior associate dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Constance Porter, assistant clinical professor of marketing at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business, has joined the leadership team of the school's newly expanded Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Unconventional Students at Rice 2021: Norman Zheng finds balance

When Norman Zheng ’21 came to Rice he wanted to be pre-med, but he did not think there would be hands-on experience in his first year.  

Rice’s OpenStax making diversity updates to free, openly licensed textbooks

HOUSTON – (March 15, 2021) – OpenStax, Rice University’s educational technology initiative, is improving diversity and representation in its textbooks by closely reviewing user feedback and enlisting help from advocates for racial, ethnic, LGBTQ and gender equity.

Rice women's basketball team falls in C-USA Tournament final

The top-seeded Rice women's basketball team was defeated by Middle Tennessee State University 68-65 in the championship game of the Conference USA Tournament March 13 in Frisco, Texas.

US must prepare for long-term economic fallout from pandemic, says Baker Institute expert

The U.S. economy appears to be improving, but the pandemic will have a lasting macroeconomic impact, according to an expert from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

COVID-19 vaccine now being administered at Rice Stadium

The historic stadium is serving the entire Houston area as a community vaccination site.

Rice recognized as one of nation’s top producers of Fulbright scholars

Rice celebrated one of its largest cohorts of Fulbright scholars last year, when 11 alumni were offered grants from the program for work or research abroad.

Biden should issue executive order granting ‘Dreamers’ citizenship, paper argues

The pathway to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status —otherwise known as getting a green card — is full of roadblocks for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries, according to new research from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Peter Hotez to join Rice U. infectious disease expert for COVID-19 vaccine webinar

Peter Hotez, a renowned vaccine scientist and physician who’s also a fellow in disease and poverty at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, will join Rice infectious disease specialist Yousif Shamoo to discuss COVID-19 vaccine developments in a free webinar March 12.

New teamwork model could improve patient health care.

Health care teams must prepare for anything, including the unconventional work environments brought about by a global pandemic and social unrest.

Seven research teams win Carbon Hub funding

Carbon Hub, Rice University's zero-emissions research initiative, has awarded seed grants for seven projects that will rapidly advance its vision for transforming the oil and gas sector into a leading provider of both clean hydrogen energy and solid carbon products that can be used in place of materials with large carbon footprints.