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Rice economist to participate in creation of next U.S. Department of Labor survey on youth in the workplace

May 9, 2024

Rice University economist Flávio Cunha will participate in the establishment of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 2027, the latest effort from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to understand how youth are participating in the labor market and how that impacts their lives and livelihood.

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Anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions and legislation linked to host of negative health effects for community members and allies alike

May 7, 2024

In January 2024 alone, more than 280 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the U.S. As this type of legislation and policies are becoming more prevalent across the country, a new paper from researchers at Rice University concludes that the negative effects are felt profoundly not just by members of the LGBTQ+ community but by those who work in roles supporting them.

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Rice honors achievements of over 700 advanced degree recipients

May 6, 2024

More than 700 of Rice University’s advanced degree recipients crossed the stage to thunderous applause and cheers from family, friends, faculty and staff during an afternoon graduation ceremony May 4 in Tudor Fieldhouse.

During two days of festivities May 3-4, Rice University’s Class of 2024 graduates celebrated the culmination of their experiences on South Main while also looking forward to the bright futures that await them.

Rice’s Class of 2024 lauded as ‘more resilient and adaptive than ever’ during university’s 111th commencement ceremony

May 5, 2024

During two days of festivities May 3-4, Rice University’s Class of 2024 graduates celebrated the culmination of their experiences on South Main while also looking forward to the bright futures that await them.

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Rice hosts symposium on research ethics in a global age

May 3, 2024

Rice University’s Office of Ethics, Compliance and Enterprise Risk hosted the second annual Ethics and Compliance Symposium at Farnsworth Pavilion in the Rice Memorial Center April 23.

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Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, suggests Rice research

May 3, 2024

Anthropologists at Rice University suggest in a new paper that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters can mitigate the devastation wrought by climate change.

Rice University has announced the appointment of Cathryn Selman ’78 and the re-election of Patti Kraft ’87 to its board of trustees.

Selman joins Rice Board of Trustees, Kraft reelected

May 2, 2024

Rice University has announced the appointment of Cathryn Selman ’78 and the reelection of Patti Kraft ’87 to its board of trustees. Both distinguished alumnae will serve four-year terms starting July 1.

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Rice Social Sciences to offer Gateway Public Service Practicum led by alums Annise Parker and Ed Emmett

May 1, 2024

The Rice School of Social Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the Public Service Practicum, which will start during the fall 2024 semester as part of the Frances Anne Moody-Dahlberg Gateway Program. The course will be co-taught by Rice alums Annise Parker and Ed Emmett.

Sydney Coldren, a senior at Rice University studying anthropology and environmental studies, was selected as one of 12 students to join an initiative aimed at empowering students across North America to gather climate stories and advocate for climate literacy in institutions of higher learning.

Rice student selected for ‘Campus Correspondents’ climate initiative

April 25, 2024

Sydney Coldren, a senior at Rice University studying anthropology and environmental studies, was selected as one of 12 students to join an initiative aimed at empowering students across North America to gather climate stories and advocate for climate literacy in institutions of higher learning.

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Faculty, students honored for top-notch teaching at annual awards ceremony

April 24, 2024

Rice University recognized members of the university community who have served students through excellence in teaching, mentoring and service at an awards ceremony hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence April 22.

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Rice’s OpenStax awarded $90M to lead first-of-its-kind NSF research hub for transformational learning and education research

April 24, 2024

OpenStax at Rice University was awarded $90 million from the National Science Foundation to build and lead SafeInsights, a groundbreaking research and development (R&D) hub for inclusive learning and education research to benefit tens of millions of students and their instructors across all educational levels.

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Study suggests religion can help the faithful deal with discrimination, can also result in exploitation or encourage victimhood

April 23, 2024

When faced with perceived racial discrimination in the workplace, new Rice University research finds that Christians lean on their faith to get them through these experiences. However, researchers warn this can lead to employee exploitation or, on the flip side, encouraging feelings of victimhood.

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Faculty recognized with award for superior teaching

April 22, 2024

Nine Rice University faculty members received the 2024 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors based on votes from alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.

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Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service

April 20, 2024

Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.

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New book from Rice anthropologist: ‘Our fossilized civilization has no sustainable future’

April 17, 2024

What would the world look like with no fossils — and therefore no fossil fuels?

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