Inside the court: Chief Justice Roberts discusses 20 years on Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts returned to the Rice campus March 17 for a special public conversation hosted by Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The event marked two decades of Roberts serving on the United States’ highest court and offered a rare opportunity to hear him reflect on his time on the bench.
Chief Justice Roberts to visit Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy March 17
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. will return to the Rice campus and join the Baker Institute for Public Policy March 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Stude Concert Hall for a public conversation reflecting on the state of the American judicial branch and his two decades of service on the nation’s highest court.
Fondren Fellows document Fifth Ward’s toxic history through archive
Seniors Catherine Cook and Shay Olaifa are building a public archive that preserves decades of community stories, environmental records and lived experiences surrounding creosote contamination in Houston’s Fifth Ward.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations begin Sept. 15
At a time when conversations about culture, identity and belonging are shaping the national dialogue, Rice faculty members can provide context and expertise to enrich coverage of this celebration.
US Rep. Babin to speak on future of American science at Rice’s Baker Institute
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Woodville) will explore critical topics in U.S. science and innovation policy to ensure America remains the global leader in emerging technologies and scientific advancement at an Aug. 27 event hosted by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Rice mourns loss of Bob Stein, renowned political scientist and civic leader
Robert “Bob” M. Stein, the influential political scientist who shaped civic life at Rice and across Texas, died after a brief battle with cancer.
Rice experts available to speak on ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’
The Senate narrowly approved President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” on Tuesday, following a more than 24-hour series of amendment votes. The legislation includes spending on border security, defense and energy production while extending trillions in tax cuts, partially offset by reductions to healthcare and nutrition programs.
Forecasters predicting 17 named storms in Atlantic this hurricane season
Experts from Rice are available to speak with the media about hurricane and storm-related topics.
Owls fly high in Austin for first Rice Day at the Capitol
More than 50 Rice University students, faculty and staff visited the Texas Capitol in Austin April 14 for a day of advocacy, connection and celebration of the university’s impact on the state and beyond.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo paves the road to Rice for 2 students
Yeeva Tsewang and Simran Singh may have different academic interests, but their journeys at Rice University share a common thread — both have been shaped by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) scholarship.
Caught in the crossfire: How political attacks erode public trust in local news
Local news outlets, long seen as the most trusted source for keeping communities informed, are facing a new challenge: political attacks that are chipping away at public trust.
Trump’s tariff gambit: Rice experts weigh in on economic, political fallout
As President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Canada and China, Rice offers a cadre of experts ready to provide in-depth analysis on the economic and political implications of the new policies.
Rice experts available to speak about proposed economic, immigration and foreign policy plans of incoming president.
Rice’s Mark Jones available to discuss Texas House speaker race
As members of the Texas House of Representatives prepare to vote for their next leader, Rice political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what can be expected.
Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.
