Rice public health, vaccine and religion experts are available to discuss the surge of measles cases.
Mothers with incarcerated children shoulder emotional and financial burdens
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.
Amid global tensions, a new book from Rice’s Craig Considine endeavors to build and strengthen relations between Christians and Muslims.
Black History Month topics among Rice faculty members’ areas of expertise
Black History Month, celebrated each February, honors the profound contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
Rice to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his legacy with vigil, parade participation
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.
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.
The Southeast Regional conference of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program unfolded at Rice Nov. 1-3, gathering undergraduate fellows from across the Southeast to present their research, connect with peers and explore graduate school opportunities.
Rice study: Chinese scientists prioritize government service more than global peers
New Rice research finds Chinese scientists feel a greater obligation to serve their government with research efforts than international counterparts.
STaRT@Rice goes international, boosting research skills and collaboration
STaRT@Rice is recognized for cultivating exceptional researchers and fostering community.
As the long road to recovery after hurricanes Helene and Milton begins, the same questions are facing many communities across the Southeast.
Rice center identifies top hazardous polluters in path of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is now a powerful Category 5 hurricane and heading for Florida’s Gulf Coast.
New Rice research finds that Indigenous farm employees — many of whom have legal status in the U.S. after moving from Latin America — may experience more physical pain on the job than undocumented workers.
Rice center identifies top hazardous polluters in path of Tropical Storm Helene
Recent projections show that Tropical Storm Helene, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is heading for Florida and tracking toward the state’s panhandle.
Obama’s 2012 reelection tied to better mental health in educated Black men, study suggests
Following Barack Obama’s reelection as U.S. president in 2012, the mental health of college-educated Black men improved significantly.