Finance

Extreme price variation at Houston hospitals continues, expert says

Houston hospitals show significant pricing differences in their procedures, according to a new brief from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The research revisits the websites of the four largest Texas Medical Center (TMC) hospitals to assess whether they have followed federal hospital price transparency laws. The analysis focuses on the listed prices from Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann-TMC.

$3M gift establishes Stinebaugh Family Financial Literacy Program at Rice

Thanks to a generous donation from alumnus Dr. Bobby Stinebaugh ’54 and the Stinebaugh family, Rice University is launching the Stinebaugh Family Financial Literacy Program, focusing on personal finance planning and investing, beginning this fall.

Rice vice president for IT to take on new role

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Paul Padley will transition into an advisory role on July 1, 2025.

Rice Energy Finance Summit Nov. 15 to explore energy transition, security

The 16th annual Rice Energy Finance Summit takes place Nov. 15 at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business and will explore the complexity of the energy value chain, the funding for the energy transition, the maintenance of energy security and emerging ideas in the global energy ecosystem.

Rice MBA programs land in the top 5 of Princeton Review’s Best Business School rankings

MBA programs from Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business have been ranked in the top five of The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools rankings for 2024.

Higher CEO pay in large health care systems linked to hospital consolidations, Rice study suggests

A new study from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy reveals that CEO salaries for nonprofit hospitals and health care systems increased significantly from 2012 to 2019. This rise in compensation may be a factor driving the ongoing consolidation of health care systems, particularly among larger organizations, according to the researchers.  

Rice’s Division of Finance and Administration changes name

Rice’s Office of Finance and Administration has changed its name to the Division of Operations, Finance and Support.

Rice announces tuition rates for 2024-25, 2025-26 academic years, reiterates commitment to meet full financial need of all students

In a drive to sustain academic excellence and ensure accessibility for all deserving students while expanding its competitiveness as a top global institution, Rice University announced undergraduate tuition rates for the next two years while bolstering efforts to provide the robust array of financial aid options available to students and their families.

Susann Glenn honored by Rice Board of Trustees

Rice’s Board of Trustees recognized Susann Glenn of the Office for Finance of Administration for her 18 years of service and accomplishments in multiple initiatives throughout her career with the university.

President gives first-year update, discusses upcoming academic year

As we approach the one-year mark of my presidency, I want to share a summary and update on important developments that have taken place over the past 12 months and speak to my plans for the coming academic year.

Rice announces new residential colleges, enhanced campus housing

Rice President Reginald DesRoches and Vice President for Finance and Administration Kelly Fox shared a message with the university community in a May 19 email.

Department of Finance and Administration announces changes

Vice President for Finance and Administration Kelly Fox provided an update on her department in an April 17 email to the Rice community. 

Rice announces launch of Budget Transformation Initiative

I am excited to announce the launch of Rice’s Budget Transformation Initiative, co-led by Provost Amy Dittmar and Vice President for Finance and Administration Kelly Fox. The purpose of the initiative is to build transparency and an understanding of the university’s budget as well as design, develop and implement a new campus budget model built for Rice by Rice leaders and stakeholders that will better reflect our mission, values and priorities.

Rice announces tuition for 2023-24 academic year

Rice University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2023-24 school year will be $57,210, an increase of $3,110 over the current year. The total cost, including $15,900 for on-campus room and board and $918 in mandatory fees, is $74,028.

Finance and Administration undergoes organizational restructuring

Rice Vice President for Finance and Administration Kelly Fox has announced a new organizational structure for the department and the launch of searches for newly created positions.