History

'It takes more than science': Medical Humanities Program flourishes at Rice

Program’s popularity grows as more medical schools recognize need for humanity in health care.

Rice professor, CNN presidential historian Douglas Brinkley to discuss 2020 election in virtual town hall

Brinkley will draw from his well of presidential knowledge Oct. 1 in a virtual town hall, “Reflections on the 2020 Election.”

Which lives matter? Couti leads international forum Sept. 25 on race and policing in France

The public webinar will be preceded by special Humanities Now session for Rice undergrads.

MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream' speech to be revisited in Aug. 28 lecture by Walter Earl Fluker

In commemoration of the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, at which Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech, the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) will host an Aug. 28 lecture via Zoom by renowned speaker Walter Earl Fluker.

Rice historian available to discuss 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII

HOUSTON – (Aug. 10, 2020) – Aug. 14 marks the 75th anniversary of the announcement of Japan's surrender to the Allies in World War II, effectively ending the deadliest conflict in history.

Alexander Byrd appointed Rice’s first Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The lauded history professor and Rice alum will guide diversity initiatives.

Humanities debuts unique Department of Transnational Asian Studies

The ‘Asia’ this department will study is nearly global.

Rice panel focuses on how universities should confront and rectify histories of racism

How should universities confront and redress histories of racism on campus? When and where should monuments go, and what lessons can history offer now and in the future?

Rice historian Melissa Kean retires

Her popular Rice History Corner blog will continue to live on.

Little Free Libraries on campus encourage ‘fun’ reading, lifetime learning habits

Just weeks after their installation, the boxes are bursting with popular titles.

Byrd named a Piper Professor

The history professor — and Rice alum — is among the 10 best teachers in Texas.

Center for African and African American Studies offers new minor, course and grad certificate

The new minor includes 72 different classes across 10 departments and programs.

Inaugural lecture series at Rice will commemorate, contemplate Juneteenth

A new annual lecture series from Rice will remember June 19 through discussions on the legacy of slavery and race in America.

America’s 'Forever Empire' in Middle East chronicled by Citino

Award from Truman Library Institute will fund history professor’s ongoing research for upcoming book

COVID-19 research funds back six new initiatives

Grants to Rice faculty will support diagnostic, environmental and social projects.