Humanities

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 celebrates Lunar New Year with events and expert insights

Rice will mark the Lunar New Year with a series of community events and expert perspectives, highlighting the rich cultural traditions of this holiday.

Remembering John Stroup: Scholar, professor and advocate for the humanities known for academic excellence in his field

A distinguished scholar of German Protestantism and intellectual history, John Stroup will be remembered for his wit and passion as well as his impact on academia, his colleagues and his students over a career that spanned more than four decades.

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.

Moody Fellow explores writing as a therapeutic tool for others

Maya Harpavat’s love of writing began when she was 6 years old, sitting at the kitchen table with her father.

Immersion and growth: How the Rice in Country program transforms student lives

Walking through the streets of Mérida, Mexico, in the early morning light, Sammi Frey made her way to the local gym.

A day in the life of one busy Owl: Balancing bioengineering and studio art majors at Rice

During the fall 2024 semester, Camille Neal-Harris started her Tuesdays much like any other Rice student, but reaching the finish line likely felt a bit different as her day stretched into a marathon of science, art and everything in between.

Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership discuss Jimmy Carter’s life, legacy and connection to university

Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.

2024 Rice wrap: A look back on a year of ‘transformative growth’

Rice concluded the year on a high note, celebrating a year of transformative growth, achievements and community spirit.

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.

Filmmaker and alumnus Kyle Henry inspires Rice students with lessons on resilience, artistry

Returning to his alma mater, filmmaker Kyle Henry ’93 ’94 captivated Rice students with a candid 90-minute talk that offered hard-won advice and reflections on his prolific career in the film industry.

Topping out ceremony marks progress on Rice’s Sarofim Hall

Rice celebrated the topping out of Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall, a new visual arts building, Nov. 12.

‘Part of the solution’: National Academies grant allows Rice to build the next generation of leaders in environmental justice

EcoStudio in Rice’s Sustainability Institute and the Rice Office of STEM Engagement have received a nearly $500,000 grant from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to expand the Center for Environmental Studies’ successful environmental justice education summer program for Houston high school students.

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.

Rice’s ‘highly interdisciplinary’ Asian studies major bridges cultures, creates connections

The Chao Center for Asian Studies at Rice, recently awarded “Game Changer: Community Partner” by Asia Society Texas, stands out for its unique transnational approach, examining Asia’s complex histories, cultures and interactions beyond national borders.