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Caught in the crossfire: How political attacks erode public trust in local news

February 11, 2025

Local news outlets, long seen as the most trusted source for keeping communities informed, are facing a new challenge: political attacks that are chipping away at public trust.

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Trump’s tariff gambit: Rice experts weigh in on economic, political fallout

February 3, 2025

As President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Canada and China, Rice offers a cadre of experts ready to provide in-depth analysis on the economic and political implications of the new policies.

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Super Bowl 59 insights into advertising, cybersecurity, athletic performance, nutrition among Rice faculty’s expertise

January 28, 2025

Rice experts are available to provide insights on the Super Bowl’s multifaceted appeal.

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New book from sociologist Craig Considine aims to strengthen Christian-Muslim bonds amid worldwide tension

January 28, 2025

Amid global tensions, a new book from Rice’s Craig Considine endeavors to build and strengthen relations between Christians and Muslims.

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Beier leads National Academies study on future of military education and training

January 27, 2025

A new Rice University-led study for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine reveals how military education can evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly unpredictable world.

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Black History Month topics among Rice faculty members’ areas of expertise

January 27, 2025

Black History Month, celebrated each February, honors the profound contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history.

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Rice celebrates Lunar New Year with events and expert insights

January 24, 2025

Rice will mark the Lunar New Year with a series of community events and expert perspectives, highlighting the rich cultural traditions of this holiday.

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Owls flock to nation’s capital to sharpen public policy skills

January 22, 2025

The Jesse Jones Leadership Center Summer in D.C. Policy Research Internship Program from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy offers undergraduate students hands-on experience in public policy research and analysis in the nation’s capital. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $1.5 million in stipends to students making a difference in Washington, and applications are open.

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Rice to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his legacy with vigil, parade participation

January 17, 2025

Rice invites the community to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events honoring his life and legacy as well as insights from university experts on the continued relevance of his work.

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‘Trump’s economic policies offer promise and risk’: Rice political scientists, economists weigh in on incoming president’s plans 

January 16, 2025

Rice experts available to speak about proposed economic, immigration and foreign policy plans of incoming president.

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Emerging focus on brain health among several Rice researchers’ expertise

January 15, 2025

Rice is a hub of cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research on the brain. In addition to a critical mass of researchers in the field, Rice is home to entities dedicated to collaborative clinical and scientific research on the brain.

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Rice’s Mark Jones available to discuss Texas House speaker race

January 10, 2025

As members of the Texas House of Representatives prepare to vote for their next leader, Rice political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what can be expected.

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Rice remembers Peter Mieszkowski, path-breaking professor emeritus of economics

January 10, 2025

Peter Mieszkowski, professor emeritus of economics and the former Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Professor of Economics and Finance at Rice, passed away Dec. 25, 2024.

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Rice experts available to address Southern California’s life-threatening wildfires

January 8, 2025

Rice University experts are available to provide insights into the environmental, infrastructural and societal impacts of the windstorms and wildfires threatening Southern California.

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Rice experts available to discuss major earthquake in China

January 7, 2025

Rice University experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.

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