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Internationally recognized ‘Woman Life Freedom’ mural makes US debut at Rice

June 18, 2025

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.

Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman (left) and Tabria Snowden (right), co-directors of Journey Towards Justice at the International Black & Diversity Film Festival in Ontario, Canada.

Documentary roots of Rice professor’s civil rights course continue to make global impact

June 10, 2025

Documentary, co-directed and executive produced by Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman awarded Best Advocacy Film at the International Black and Diversity Film Festival in Toronto.

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Forecasters predicting 17 named storms in Atlantic this hurricane season

May 15, 2025

Experts from Rice are available to speak with the media about hurricane and storm-related topics.

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Rice scholar discusses First American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

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.

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Rice scholar available to discuss selection of next pope

May 5, 2025

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.

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Rice scholar examines Pope Francis’ legacy of interfaith relations, human rights and a more representative Catholic Church

April 21, 2025

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.

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Rice experts available to discuss environmental research, insights ahead of Earth Day

April 18, 2025

As Earth Day approaches April 22, Rice University experts are available to provide insight into their research on a range of environmental topics.

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New Rice center focuses on innovation in data, computing and advanced research methods to address societal inequality

April 8, 2025

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.

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New Rice institute to study lifetime health impacts and develop targeted interventions

April 2, 2025

Rice University has launched the Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation.

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Study suggests racial bias in Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark debate, examines how social media is changing the game

March 20, 2025

A new study from Rice takes a look at one of the most polarizing sports controversies in recent memory.

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Church attendance still in trouble, warns Rice religion expert after new Pew research report

February 27, 2025

Rice religion expert warns that church attendance remains a major concern as there are still far fewer Americans filling the pews.

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Rice public health, vaccine and religion experts available to discuss first measles death in US since 2015

February 27, 2025

Rice public health, vaccine and religion experts are available to discuss the surge of measles cases.

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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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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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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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