Creative crossroads: Scholars, artists converge at Rice to discuss Black aesthetic dialogues
The rich interplay between African American literature and the other arts took center stage at a two-day symposium at Rice March 7-8 where scholars, poets and artists explored the aesthetic, cultural and political dimensions of Black creative expression.
Shaping climate conversations: How Rice’s Matthew Schneider-Mayerson is using media to spark change
A new study examines the portrayal — or lack thereof — of climate change and other environmental challenges in popular films.
What does it mean to think across disciplines?
“Interdisciplinarity is not just something that happens between disciplines but actually many different knowledge projects with their own originary force,” said Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan.
Rice celebrates new Virani Undergraduate School of Business with Virani family, friends
Rice Business hosted a celebration Feb. 13 for the newly named Virani Undergraduate School of Business. Houston business and community leaders Farid and alumna Asha Virani ’89 made a historic gift to the university’s business program last fall, igniting a new era of opportunity for students.
Rice students serve as talent escorts at NFL Honors in New Orleans
A group of 38 Rice sport management students had the opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of the most prestigious nights in football.
Glasscock School of Continuing Studies launches teaching minor
Rice’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is now offering a minor in teaching, marking the school’s first undergraduate credential.
Rice convenes experts to examine history, identity and global impact of Haiti
Exploring Haiti’s colonial past, its revolution and independence and its contemporary challenges, the symposium “Haiti and the World: Global Encounters of the Past, Present and Future” addressed themes such as migration, political resilience, economic struggles and environmental concerns.
Rice Master of Global Affairs students take on international policy negotiation in Paris
In their final semester, a group of Master of Global Affairs students applied their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, spending a week in Paris.
Unlocking the past, shaping the future: The power of a Rice history degree
At Rice, history students engage in original research, collaborate with faculty on high-level scholarship and contribute to ongoing academic debates.
Scientia Institute panel examines American democracy through foreign perspectives
“We hope that this simply opens the conversation,” said Julie Fette, associate professor of French studies, as she kicked off “American Democracy Through Foreign Eyes” Jan. 30.
A novel approach developed by scientists, including Rice chemist James Tour, could transform treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Rice Continuing Studies prepares Houston teachers, students for success
The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is building relationships and connections in the greater Houston area that are resulting in novel learning opportunities for both students and teachers.
Rice earns top 10 spot in US News rankings for online graduate computer science program
Rice’s Online Master of Computer Science program continues its meteoric rise, advancing four more spots to No. 10 in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
Immersion and growth: How the Rice in Country program transforms student lives
Walking through the streets of Mérida, Mexico, in the early morning light, Sammi Frey made her way to the local gym.
Polygamy is (not) for the birds
Researchers at Rice have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time.
