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Scientia lectures explore challenges to US democracy

October 30, 2024

Democracy and threats to it were front and center as the Rice Scientia Institute hosted its first event of the fall semester Oct. 24.

Ann Johnson speaks to Rice students

Students prep for careers in politics and public service in fall course offerings from Rice Social Sciences

October 25, 2024

A variety of distinctive political science courses this semester provides students a unique opportunity to explore careers in public service, experience life on the campaign trail and examine the dynamics of the 2024 election.

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Rice experts provide thought leadership on 2024 election

October 24, 2024

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

Carl Caldwell PLST

Rice’s Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought tackles ‘truly foundational questions’

October 17, 2024

It started with an idea jotted down on a napkin at a bar in the Houston Heights in 2014, but the Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought at Rice has evolved into the most popular minor offered in the School of Humanities.

Tony Brown speaks to STaRT@Rice participants

STaRT@Rice goes international, boosting research skills and collaboration

October 16, 2024

STaRT@Rice is recognized for cultivating exceptional researchers and fostering community.

Ric Stoll

Rice expert available to discuss 9/11

September 11, 2024

Rice University international relations expert Ric Stoll is available to discuss the impact of 9/11 on U.S. foreign policy.

Andrea Rodriguez Avila vigil

‘Light of Andrea’: Vigil honors loss of beloved student and leader

September 4, 2024

A Sept. 3 vigil honored the life of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, whose promising future was tragically cut short.

Andrea Rodriguez Avila

‘Brilliant and brave’: Rice remembers, mourns student Andrea Rodriguez Avila

August 29, 2024

The Rice community is mourning the tragic, violent loss of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a Jones College junior remembered as a bright and dedicated young scholar with a promising future.

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All eyes on Chicago: Rice expert available to discuss 2024 Democratic National Convention

August 17, 2024

Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what we can expect from Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and party faithful who will speak in support of the Democratic party’s nominees for president and vice president Aug. 19-22.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

Rice expert available to discuss presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Harris choosing Minnesota’s Walz as running mate

August 6, 2024

Mark Jones has been widely quoted by local, state and national media as well as numerous political campaigns.

Joe Biden

Rice experts discuss President Joe Biden’s historic move to not seek reelection

July 29, 2024

In their interviews, the professors discussed a variety of topics ranging from presidential history to Vice President Kamala Harris’ potential candidacy to the impact on downballot races.

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Rice’s Mark Jones available to discuss Vice President Harris’ upcoming Houston visit for national teachers’ union conference

July 24, 2024

Just days after President Joe Biden said he would not seek reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination, Harris will visit Houston to address the American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) national convention.

Mark Jones and Bob Stein

Rice experts available to discuss Biden stepping down: ‘Only hope for Democrats in downballot races’

July 21, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden announced today that he will not seek reelection. Rice University political scientists are available to discuss what’s next for the Democratic party.

Rice political science professor Bob Stein

Rice expert: Biden stepping down is only hope for Democrats in downballot races

July 19, 2024

Rice political scientist Robert Stein is available to discuss calls for President Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election.

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Republicans ‘feeling increasingly confident’ about presidential victory, says Rice political scientist

July 17, 2024

Mark Jones available for interviews on Republican National Convention

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