Rice remembers Peter Mieszkowski, path-breaking professor emeritus of economics
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.
Rice experts available to address Southern California’s life-threatening wildfires
Rice University experts are available to provide insights into the environmental, infrastructural and societal impacts of the windstorms and wildfires threatening Southern California.
Rice experts available to discuss major earthquake in China
Rice University experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.
Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.
Rice experts available to discuss threats of government shutdown
As Congress debates a funding bill and time runs short to avert a government shutdown, Rice University faculty are available to discuss the rapidly changing situation.
2024 Rice wrap: A look back on a year of ‘transformative growth’
Rice concluded the year on a high note, celebrating a year of transformative growth, achievements and community spirit.
A new study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spouses living with dementia.
Alumnus Russ Pitman celebrated for decades of dedication and generosity
Russell “Russ” Pitman ’58 visited Rice’s new Academic Quadrangle Dec. 11, marking a significant moment in the institution’s history.
Rice researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others
A recently published review paper from researchers at Rice University sheds light on human memory.
Rice hosts fall family festival for refugee families
The Rice Center for Civic Leadership and Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston partnered with students enrolled in Multicultural Psychology to host a fall family festival Nov. 23 for refugee families.
Rice senior aims to change public perceptions of law enforcement officers
The lives and lived experiences of law enforcement professionals were the focus of a Nov. 21 campus event, “Behind the Badge,” organized by Rice University senior Kelsea Whiting.
Religion boosts interest in life extension for Black but not white Americans, suggests Rice research
Black Americans are more interested in life-extending health technologies than their white peers and religion increases this desire.
Rice alumna Adrogué makes history as judge on new Texas Business Court
Rice University alumna Sofia Adrogué was sworn in as judge of the 11th Division Texas Business Court Nov. 19 at the Harris County Courthouse.
Rice thought leaders examine Texas’ move toward Bible-based school curriculum
Mark Jones and David R. Brockman discuss the ongoing Republican-led initiatives in the U.S. to introduce more religious content into classrooms.
Political block parties in Pennsylvania may have boosted voter turnout, new study finds
Research led by a Rice University political scientist finds that residents living in neighborhoods that hosted at least one block party in prior presidential election years were nearly 2 percentage points more likely to vote in that year’s presidential election compared to those who lived on blocks without such events.