Acclaimed author Bryan Washington appointed Scholar-in-Residence for Racial Justice at Rice
Washington will be the first to occupy an 'important and necessary' position at the university.
Alexander Byrd appointed Rice’s first Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The lauded history professor and Rice alum will guide diversity initiatives.
Rice panel focuses on how universities should confront and rectify histories of racism
How should universities confront and redress histories of racism on campus? When and where should monuments go, and what lessons can history offer now and in the future?
A letter to Rice's international students
President David Leebron and Provost Reginald DesRoches send message of support.
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.