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As enrollment shifts across the Houston region, some classrooms are seeing fewer students.

New Rice study explains shifting school enrollment across Houston region

April 8, 2026

A new report from the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) at Rice offers a clearer answer to a question many district leaders and families are asking: Where are all the students? University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research

Myrtis Dightman, Harold Cash, James Boone at a panel at the 2026 Black Houston(s) Symposium

From arena to archive: Black Houston(s) reframes sport as lived experience

April 6, 2026

“One of the reasons that we have this symposium in the community is because we want the community to feel like they’re also part of Rice,” university historian Portia Hopkins said.

A new Rice University study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called “racial realism”

Study examines diversity of Black perspectives on race relations

April 3, 2026

A new Rice study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called “racial realism” and considers how it fits into the broader spectrum of perspectives Black Americans hold about race relations.

The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies welcomed nonprofit leaders from across Texas and the Gulf Coast March 26 for its annual Best Boards conference, a sold-out gathering focused on strengthening governance and leadership in a rapidly-shifting landscape.

Rice’s Glasscock School convenes over 270 nonprofit leaders for Best Boards conference

April 1, 2026

The Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies welcomed nonprofit leaders from across Texas and the Gulf Coast March 26 for its annual Best Boards conference, a sold-out gathering focused on strengthening governance and leadership in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Rice served as the host institution for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball South Regional.

Rice powers March Madness behind scenes as South Regional host in Houston

March 30, 2026

Rice once again found itself at the center of the college basketball world, serving as the official host institution for the NCAA Men’s Basketball South Regional and helping transform Houston into a hub for March Madness.

The Houston Endowment grant will help expand applied, real-world learning opportunities for students.

Houston Endowment grant expands opportunities for Rice students and strengthens city’s nonprofit impact

March 30, 2026

Rice has received a grant from the Houston Endowment to expand opportunities for students in the Master of Social Policy Evaluation (MSPE) program and to strengthen the impact of nonprofit work across Houston.

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Rice students partner with city of Houston to tackle policy barriers for lifesaving mobile stroke units

March 23, 2026

In collaboration with the Houston Health Department, the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies recently hosted a two-part Mobile Stroke Unit Advocacy Hack-a-thon, inviting students to help solve one of the most pressing challenges facing this innovative technology.

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Harris County names Ship Channel Bridge for Rice mathematician Richard Tapia

March 20, 2026

In a unanimous vote, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved naming the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge in honor of Richard A. Tapia.

A white woman with a shovel stands smiling in a prairie. A group of people are working on the prairie behind her. In the distance is a large commercial building

Urban prairie gives birth to new ecological restoration site at Rice’s Harris Gully

March 6, 2026

Prairie grasses are transported to Harris Gully and other city prairies by volunteers from Rice and the Greater Houston Area.

A male Asian graduate student stands in front of a poster, explaining science to a diverse group of kids

From moonquakes to Mars rovers: Rice science open house sparks curiosity in local community

March 5, 2026

Rice's second annual Earth, environmental and planetary science (EEPS) open house generated interest in science

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Rice’s Kinder Institute secures future and advances solutions for Houston with $55M Kinder Foundation grant

March 5, 2026

A new $55 million grant from Kinder Foundation will empower Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research for decades to come as it focuses on its bold vision for “prosperity for all” and service to the public, ensuring that everyone can contribute to Houston’s success and share in its opportunities.

A group of people standing outside on a sunny day. A row of shovels and tools is laid out on the ground in front of them.

Rice joins Alief community efforts to cool campuses and neighborhoods with tree-planting event

March 4, 2026

The Rice Sustainability Institute has joined the effort to reduce heat in Alief with a focus on school environments.

​​Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is expanding access to higher education through Lifelong University, a custom-designed program that brings engaging and stimulating learning opportunities directly to retirement community residents.

From campus to community: Rice brings lifelong learning to retirement community residents

January 27, 2026

Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is expanding access to higher education through Lifelong University, a custom-designed program that brings engaging and stimulating learning opportunities directly to retirement community residents.

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On world stage, President DesRoches underscores universities’ role in economic growth, innovation and global engagement

January 22, 2026

As global leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Rice President Reginald DesRoches used a one-on-one interview with Bloomberg Media to make the case for research universities as essential drivers of economic growth, innovation and societal impact.

Cindy Puryear speaks at the Jan. 15 DoL kickoff event in 2026.

‘Literacy is a foundational gift’: Kickoff event for early childhood literacy course on oral language development

January 15, 2026

Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies held a kickoff event for a professional education course this month aimed at strengthening oral language development in young children, bringing together educators, literacy leaders and community partners from across the Houston region.

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