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Webinar to address and seek remedies for racism on campuses

Four leading historians will discuss racism on university campuses and how higher education can confront and remedy racial injustice during an upcoming webinar.

Message to the Rice community from President Leebron and Provost DesRoches

President David Leebron and Provost Reginald DesRoches wrote to Rice students, faculty and staff June 23 in response to a list of proposals for improving the Black experience at Rice.

Inaugural Juneteenth lecture series convenes wide web audience

The entire lecture series is now available for viewing on Rice's YouTube channel.

Rice announces plans to improve diversity, equity and inclusivity on campus, in community

President David Leebron and Provost Reginald DesRoches sent a letter to the Rice community June 16.

Inaugural lecture series at Rice will commemorate, contemplate Juneteenth

A new annual lecture series from Rice will remember June 19 through discussions on the legacy of slavery and race in America.

Higgs addresses RCEL students; Engineering shares anti-racism resources

Find reading lists and toolkits for allies, information on self-care and ways to get involved in social justice initiatives.

New provost looks ahead to unique challenges

As Reginald DesRoches formally assumes the title of Rice University provost, he expects the job will be every bit as challenging as he anticipated when appointed in December. But he didn’t anticipate the challenges of COVID-19.

Quantum Hall effect 'reincarnated' in 3D topological materials

U.S. and German physicists have found surprising evidence of a link between the 2D quantum Hall effect and 3D topological materials that could be used in quantum computing.

COVID-19 research funds back six new initiatives

Grants to Rice faculty will support diagnostic, environmental and social projects.

Janet Braam named interim dean of natural sciences

Rice University bioscientist Janet Braam has been appointed interim dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.

Rice awards first COVID-19 research grants

The Rice University COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee announced it will support projects to develop affordable diagnostic tools, seals to maximize the efficiency of surgical masks, a system to identify signs of the coronavirus in Houston wastewater and methods to ensure voter safety this fall.

Rice establishes COVID-19 research fund, offers nearby hospitals housing on campus for health care workers

As part of a coordinated effort to combat COVID-19, Rice University has established a research accelerator fund to support projects intended to help end the pandemic and prepare for similar outbreaks in the future.

'Hunker down' and hope for a controlled crash landing

Rice bioscientist Yousif Shamoo explains how diseases like the coronavirus spread quickly and discusses how big cities like Houston can respond.

International grad students host classes for young adults with special needs

A group of young adults was absorbing new words in Quechua, an Incan language native to Ecuador, in one corner of a spacious, sunny room in Herring Hall.

Rice honors Martin Luther King Jr. at annual vigil