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‘Surprised and moved’: Rice student Jae Kim named Rhodes Scholar

November 17, 2024

Rice senior Jae Kim ’25 has been awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, one of just 32 American recipients – and the sole representative from a Texas university – chosen to study at the University of Oxford in England next fall.

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Vaccine summit at Rice’s Baker Institute to focus on Texas legislative session

November 12, 2024

The Texas Vaccine Policy Symposium, hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Nov. 15, will discuss the impact of vaccines in Texas and the challenges ahead as experts look toward the 89th Texas legislative session that starts in January.

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US fiscal, technology, oil, education policy examined by experts from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy

October 29, 2024

Nonpartisan data and insights on the top issues of the upcoming election such as U.S. fiscal, science and technology, energy transition and school choice policy are available in Election 2024: Policy Playbook, a series of policy briefs presented jointly by Rice and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. The series offers critical context, analysis and recommendations to equip policy leaders governing the U.S. and Texas in 2025.

A vast collection of over 900 political campaign buttons was recently donated to the Baker Institute at Rice.

‘A succinct review of American history’: Storied political campaign button collection donated to Rice

October 22, 2024

A vast collection of over 900 political campaign buttons was recently donated to the Baker Institute at Rice.

Hospital bills

Hospital price increases since 2000 outpaced inflation by more than double, Baker Institute report says

October 21, 2024

Hospital service prices surged more than 220% between 2000 and 2022, according to a report from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. While hospitals attribute rising prices to increased operating costs — particularly due to labor shortages from the pandemic — evidence shows that hospital prices have consistently risen faster than other medical services since 2006, according to the authors.

Religion in a Changing Workplace

Religious diversity in the workplace could foster more inclusion, experts argue in new book

October 14, 2024

Including religious identities in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts could positively impact workplace culture and communities as a whole, according to newly published research from Rice University’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance.

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Neal Lane establishes endowment to honor wife and women in STEM at Rice’s Baker Institute

October 10, 2024

Rice’s Neal Lane and the Lane family have donated $200,000 to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Political reporters discuss potential outcome of Texas elections at Baker Institute event

Political reporters discuss potential outcome of Texas elections at Baker Institute event

October 10, 2024

Top Texas political journalists gathered at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Oct. 8 to analyze the key factors shaping both the Texas U.S. Senate and presidential elections.

Experts discuss future of energy transitions at Baker Institute’s annual Energy Summit

Experts discuss future of energy transitions at Baker Institute’s annual Energy Summit

October 9, 2024

Energy leaders from academia and industry convened at the eighth annual Energy Summit, hosted by Baker Botts and the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute. This two-day event united experts to explore the future of the global energy landscape, fostering vital discussions and innovative solutions.

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French Ambassador Laurent Bili to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute Oct. 9

October 4, 2024

French Ambassador to the U.S. Laurent Bili will discuss the evolving roles of diplomacy, strategic alliances, global economics and climate change at an Oct. 9 event at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy co-hosted by Rice Global.

Jimmy Carter at Rice

Celebrating President Jimmy Carter, Rice’s 80th commencement speaker, on his 100th birthday

October 1, 2024

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turns 100 Tuesday, and Rice is taking a look back at the 39th commander-in-chief’s connection to the university.

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Rice, Baker Institute lead ‘Brain Days’ at the United Nations

September 30, 2024

Neuroscience experts from government, business, finance, banking and philanthropy came together at the inaugural Brain Days of the 79th United Nations General Assembly Science Summit to discuss the global “brain economy transformation.” The role of the human brain in the wider economy is drawing increased attention, and brain capital is becoming a priority for nations, businesses and individuals. 

energy

Annual Energy Summit hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute and Baker Botts Oct. 1-2

September 26, 2024

The eighth annual Energy Summit will highlight challenges and opportunities of the continuing evolution of the energy sector.

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David Petraeus to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute Sept. 24

September 23, 2024

Former CIA Director and retired Army General David Petraeus will speak on the Ukraine conflict and U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan Sept. 24 at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Former ambassador to Russia John Sullivan to discuss US-Russia relations at Rice Baker Institute Sept. 23

September 23, 2024

Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will speak at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy today about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and reflect on his memoir, “Midnight in Moscow.”

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