‘Light of Andrea’: Vigil honors loss of beloved student and leader
A Sept. 3 vigil honored the life of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, whose promising future was tragically cut short.
‘Brilliant and brave’: Rice remembers, mourns student Andrea Rodriguez Avila
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.
All eyes on Chicago: Rice expert available to discuss 2024 Democratic National Convention
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.
Mark Jones has been widely quoted by local, state and national media as well as numerous political campaigns.
Rice experts discuss President Joe Biden’s historic move to not seek reelection
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.
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.
Rice experts available to discuss Biden stepping down: ‘Only hope for Democrats in downballot races’
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 expert: Biden stepping down is only hope for Democrats in downballot races
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.
Mark Jones available for interviews on Republican National Convention
Country must ‘unite’ against political violence, says Rice presidential historian
Rice presidential historian Douglas Brinkley provided insights and context to several major news outlets following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Rice experts available to discuss impact of Hurricane Beryl
In the wake of the storm, experts are available to discuss its impact.
Japanese migrants’ experiences in Texas celebrated in award-winning exhibit
Completed in time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in May 2023, Fondren Fellows project “History of Japanese Farmers in Texas” recently won the 2024 Texas Digital Library’s Trailblazer Award.
Rice political scientists available to discuss first presidential debate for 2024 cycle
As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for the first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle June 27, Rice University political scientists are available to discuss the event.
Rice University experts are available to discuss a variety of hurricane-related topics with the media.
Student research highlighted during Social Sciences Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium
Research on racial identity and fair pay, mental and physical health, foreign affairs and other topics was on display at the Social Sciences Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium (SSURS) held April 11 at Rice University’s Kraft Hall.