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Eduardo Salas and Michael King

Salas, King named associate vice presidents for research

February 24, 2025

Rice's Office of Research has named Eduardo Salas and Michael King as associate vice presidents for research.

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Rice students serve as talent escorts at NFL Honors in New Orleans

February 19, 2025

A group of 38 Rice sport management students had the opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of the most prestigious nights in football.

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Rice Master of Global Affairs students take on international policy negotiation in Paris

February 12, 2025

In their final semester, a group of Master of Global Affairs students applied their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, spending a week in Paris.

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Mothers with incarcerated children shoulder emotional and financial burdens

February 12, 2025

The financial and emotional toll borne by mothers whose adult children have experienced incarceration is often overlooked but can exacerbate financial burdens, especially for Black mothers, according to new research from Rice sociologist Brielle Bryan.

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Rice Reflects offers discussions on academic freedom, global conflicts, civic engagement, religious diversity and more

February 11, 2025

Rice Reflects, an initiative of Rice’s Office of the Provost to highlight and create opportunities for conversations across perceived differences, is announcing its next four events available for students, faculty and staff.

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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.

Black History Month

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.

Lunar New Year

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.

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches marches with Owls during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.

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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