Kinder Institute

Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals strong civic pride, appreciation for immigrants and diversity and rising expectations for equity

The 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey, one of the nation’s longest-running studies of an urban area, was released today at the institute’s annual luncheon.

Kinder Houston Area Survey to be released May 19 at annual luncheon

Findings from the 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey, the nation’s longest-running metropolitan study of its kind, will be released May 19.

Christopher Johns-Krull to serve as interim EVP for research

Christopher Johns-Krull , professor of physics and astronomy, will serve as interim executive vice president for research, beginning July 1.

Kinder Institute study shows Houstonians may be underprepared for disasters

As hurricane season approaches new insights from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlight Harris County households’ disaster preparedness.

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.