At Rice, ‘The World at Play’ turned soccer into space for connection, conversation, care
a spirit of conversation defined the two-day conference organized by Rice’s School of Humanities and Arts faculty Jacqueline Couti and Caroline Fache ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Rice to host interdisciplinary conference examining global impact of soccer
“The World at Play: The Beautiful Game in 2026” will take place Feb. 6-7 at Rice’s BioScience Research Collaborative.
From Houston to Jerusalem: Rice faculty fellow embarks on immersive academic journey
Senior lecturer in sociology at Rice, recently returned from Israel after participating in the Jewish National Fund-USA Faculty Fellowship, a nearly two-week program that brings American academics together with Israeli scholars, civic leaders and cultural institutions.
First offered in 2008, the Seminar and Practicum in Engaged Research has paired more than 100 students with more than 50 organizations across the region.
Internationally recognized ‘Woman Life Freedom’ mural makes US debut at Rice
A powerful work of public art that captured global attention when it first appeared on the facade of the Jerusalem Tolerance Museum is now making history on American soil. The “Woman Life Freedom” mural, created by Iranian-American filmmaker and activist Hooman Khalili, was recently unveiled at Rice, becoming the first temporary installation of its kind on a U.S. college campus.
Documentary roots of Rice professor’s civil rights course continue to make global impact
Documentary, co-directed and executive produced by Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman awarded Best Advocacy Film at the International Black and Diversity Film Festival in Toronto.
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.
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 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.
Following Pope Francis’ death, Craig Considine, a senior lecturer in sociology at Rice, scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue is available to discuss the late pontiff’s life and legacy.
Rice experts available to discuss environmental research, insights ahead of Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches April 22, Rice University experts are available to provide insight into their research on a range of environmental topics.
A new center at Rice will bring together the insights of the social sciences and the power of computational methods to understand and address inequality in today’s society.
New Rice institute to study lifetime health impacts and develop targeted interventions
Rice University has launched the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation.
A new study from Rice takes a look at one of the most polarizing sports controversies in recent memory.
Church attendance still in trouble, warns Rice religion expert after new Pew research report
Rice religion expert warns that church attendance remains a major concern as there are still far fewer Americans filling the pews.
