Social Sciences

Rice students drive real-world change through research with Houston nonprofits

Community partners across Houston are seeing meaningful results from a unique research partnership with Rice University students.

Rice anthropologists spotlight human toll of glacier loss

Rice University anthropologists examine the societal consequences of global glacier loss in a commentary published in Science.

Rice experts available to discuss topics around former President Biden’s health

Rice experts are available to provide insight about former President Joe Biden’s health.

Shining a spotlight on excellence: Association of Rice Alumni honors Laureates Award recipients

A festive crowd of alumni and friends gathered at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston to celebrate Rice’s most dedicated supporters at the Association of Rice Alumni’s annual Laureates Celebration May 8.

Forecasters predicting 17 named storms in Atlantic this hurricane season

Experts from Rice are available to speak with the media about hurricane and storm-related topics.

When Rice feels like family: 2 deans, 2 daughters, an unforgettable commencement

It’s not every year that commencement features school deans wearing two hats — as academic leaders and as proud parents. Rice celebrated a rare and heartfelt milestone when two graduating seniors received their diplomas from their own parents.

2 Rice scholars earn Pulitzer Prizes

Two members of the Rice community, one current student and one alumna, are among the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners recently announced, recognized for their powerful contributions to public service journalism.

Bridging scholarship and community: CAAAS faculty share insightful ideas at spring Research Relays

Faculty and students gathered for the latest edition of Research Relays, an event series that spotlighted the expansive, interdisciplinary work of CAAAS.

‘Creating new knowledge:’ Rice congratulates more than 250 doctoral graduates

Rice conferred more than 250 doctoral degrees during its 112th commencement May 10 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Doctoral candidates along with friends, family and loved ones gathered for the ceremony, which included the awarding of doctoral regalia, congratulatory remarks, cheers and a few moments to reflect on this milestone.

A night to remember: Rice celebrates the undergraduate Class of 2025

Rice conferred more than 2,900 degrees to its newest graduates — the most in the university’s history — during its 112th commencement weekend held May 9-10.

Owl-standing achievements: Rice celebrates more than 750 graduates at advanced degree commencement ceremony

More than 750 freshly minted advanced degree graduates took their well-earned strolls across the stage at Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse May 10.

Rice scholar discusses First American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV

Rice sociologist and religious scholar Craig Considine is available to provide analysis and commentary on the Catholic Church’s next leader and the first American pontiff in history, Pope Leo XIV.

Rice faculty experts discuss ethical guidelines for building responsible AI

Experts from Rice spoke about how AI is reshaping society, industry and human behavior.

Understanding the unthinkable: ‘October 8’ screening sparks reflection at Rice

More than 100 people turned out for a screening of a documentary that examines the alarming rise of antisemitism and radicalization on college campuses following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.

Rice scholar available to discuss selection of next pope

As the Vatican prepares to choose the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Rice University sociologist Craig Considine is available to provide analysis and commentary on the conclave to select the next pope, the critical issues facing the Catholic church and the potential direction the next Pope may take on a number of issues.