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Houston’s hidden financial divide: Thousands remain unbanked and unprepared for retirement

A report from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlights critical gaps in banking access, retirement savings and financial literacy.

Rice, HISD partnership is helping Sunrise Centers support students and families

A collaboration between Rice and Houston Independent School District is helping strengthen its Sunrise Centers.

Houston-area residents voice clear preferences on key state issues in new Kinder Institute survey

Houston-area residents voice clear preferences on key state issues in new Kinder Institute survey.

2 ‘influential women’ of Rice recognized by Houston Woman Magazine

Houston Woman Magazine recently recognized numerous women representing business, philanthropy and academia as part of its annual Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women, and Rice is home to two of those remarkable women.

As next hurricane season nears, Rice study explores impacts of 2024’s storms

When major storms hit Houston last spring and summer, losing power was a nightmare for residents, but for many, the financial fallout was just as devastating.

Rice public health, vaccine and religion experts available to discuss first measles death in US since 2015

Rice public health, vaccine and religion experts are available to discuss the surge of measles cases.

Kinder Institute researcher explores impact of zoning laws at Houston community workshop

Steve Sherman discusses deed restrictions at community workshop.

Two-thirds of Houstonians struggle to achieve financial stability according to Kinder Institute study

A recent Rice study examines financial vulnerability within the region.

Kinder Institute report: Houston area pre-K programs boost early elementary success

Students who attended pre-K programs at public schools in the Houston area are seeing benefits in early elementary school, according to new reports from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

Rice experts provide thought leadership on 2024 election

As early voting kicks off in Texas this week, Rice University experts are available to discuss a number of 2024 election topics.

Majority of Harris County residents plan to vote in November, but many fear political unrest after Election Day

Six in 10 eligible voters in Harris County plan to participate in the November 2024 election.

Lesbian and bisexual Houstonians more likely to have unmet mental health needs, Kinder Institute finds

A series of reports released today from the Rice Kinder Institute finds that gay, lesbian and bisexual residents in Houston and Harris County are more likely to experience mental health concerns than straight residents

One in three Harris County residents face victimization based on race, gender or other protected status, most never report it

The report was released today, offering for the first time a snapshot of the lifetime experiences with crime of Houstonians.

Rice Kinder Institute survey: More than 75% of HISD residents support bond, majority want focus on campus safety

More than 75% of in-district respondents signaled their support for a bond that does not result in a tax increase.

Report: Underfunded Texas school districts much more likely to have low achievement ratings

The research does not suggest that more money alone would make schools perform better but finds that there is a statistical floor where below a certain level, higher ratings are much less attainable.