Grief as witness, memory as resistance
Hosted by the School of Humanities, the annual Kazimi Lecture honors the memory of Syed Safdar and Samina Kazimi by inviting artists and scholars whose work deepens understanding of Shi’i Islam.
Rice presents Houston premiere of ‘SPILL’ ahead of Deepwater Horizon anniversary
“SPILL” dramatizes the events leading up to the April 20, 2010, oil rig explosion off the coast of Louisiana and its long aftermath.
Unearthing the southbound Underground Railroad to Mexico
The story of the Underground Railroad typically conjures images of northbound journeys to freedom, but for some enslaved people in Texas, liberation lay across the Rio Grande in Mexico.
Unlocking the past, shaping the future: The power of a Rice history degree
At Rice, history students engage in original research, collaborate with faculty on high-level scholarship and contribute to ongoing academic debates.
Scientia Institute panel examines American democracy through foreign perspectives
“We hope that this simply opens the conversation,” said Julie Fette, associate professor of French studies, as she kicked off “American Democracy Through Foreign Eyes” Jan. 30.
Black History Month topics among Rice faculty members’ areas of expertise
Black History Month, celebrated each February, honors the profound contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
Rice to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his legacy with vigil, parade participation
Rice invites the community to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events honoring his life and legacy as well as insights from university experts on the continued relevance of his work.
Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.
Alumnus Russ Pitman celebrated for decades of dedication and generosity
Russell “Russ” Pitman ’58 visited Rice’s new Academic Quadrangle Dec. 11, marking a significant moment in the institution’s history.
From Aldine to academia: Rice’s Civic Humanist program inspires Houston-area students
As soon as the class heard one answer, hands shot up with more questions for Rice University faculty Fay Yarbrough and Luziris Pineda Turi as well as junior Jessaly Chavez.
The Southeast Regional conference of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program unfolded at Rice Nov. 1-3, gathering undergraduate fellows from across the Southeast to present their research, connect with peers and explore graduate school opportunities.
The Oct. 18 “Monuments Symposium” at Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts provided a dynamic platform for discussions about the evolving role of monuments in contemporary society.
Rice historians offer perspectives, context for 2024 presidential election
Two weeks before Election Day, Rice’s School of Humanities hosted a discussion on the historical context and stakes of the upcoming presidential election.
Rice’s Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought tackles ‘truly foundational questions’
It started with an idea jotted down on a napkin at a bar in the Houston Heights in 2014, but the Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought at Rice has evolved into the most popular minor offered in the School of Humanities.
Celebrated Rice professor and historian Edward Cox passes away at 81
A beloved educator, mentor and scholar, Edward Cox left an indelible mark on Rice and the many students he guided over his 27-year tenure.
