The funding model for Texas K-12 education relies in part on the state’s energy sector – specifically its fossil fuel industry – raising questions about the impact on the state budget from the shift toward low-carbon and renewable energy. New research from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy forecasts the size of the projected funding shortfall through 2050 and proposes a series of policy solutions to address what the authors describe as a “manageable deficit.”
Rice United Way Campaign nears 60% of $250,000 goal
The Rice United Way Campaign is 59% of the way to its $250,000 goal, having raised $146,632 in the fundraising effort’s first three weeks.
Barlow’s new book contemplates modern Chinese feminism ‘In the Event of Women’
What is an appropriate performance of femininity and what happens when that question becomes political?
A group of Lovett College students gathered in the commons Nov. 4 to make onigiri for a good cause.
CLIC commemorates Día de los Muertos
This year’s ofrenda honored the more than 5 million people who have died due to COVID-19
Texas Arbor Day walk highlights campus canopy
Rice arborist Dawn Roth-Ehlinger led a group of students and staff on a lively walk to talk trees Nov. 5.
Rice Energy Finance Summit to gather industry leaders virtually and in person Nov. 12
The 13th annual Rice Energy Finance Summit (REFS) will be held in a dual-delivery format Nov. 12. The conference will explore current issues for energy operators, investors and financial services as they plan for overcoming challenges in meeting global energy demands.
Rice announces flexible work policy for benefits-eligible staff employees
President David Leebron informed the Rice community of the new policy in a Nov. 8 email.
Starting from the bottom: Grad student charts an unconventional path from Venezuela to Rice
'Everybody needs to learn from him that nothing in the world is impossible'
People, papers and presentations for Nov. 8, 2021
Rice is ranked No. 2 for diversity and affordability and tied for No. 5 for research in the latest edition of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's Sustainable Campus Index.
Staff Council providing advocacy, awareness for campus community
The Rice University Staff Council's mission is to facilitate active and direct communication between staff and the university’s administration.
Rice to honor veterans at annual ceremony
Rice will recognize those who have served in the United States military, including the veterans among faculty, staff and students, at its 19th annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Ray Courtyard.
Hand of kindness makes a child’s day
Rice University students have teamed with a Texas Children’s Hospital doctor to build a prosthetic hand for a 5-year-old boy.
OpenStax and collaborators receive $1.13 million to develop free textbooks
OpenStax and its 12 collaborators have received U.S. Department of Education funding to develop three new free, openly licensed textbooks for in-demand computer science courses. The books will be accompanied by comprehensive support, including educational technology and instructor training.
Rice student helps fans make World Series memories
How many part-time college jobs put you smack-dab in the middle of the World Series?
