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U.S. special envoy for Middle East, Baker Institute director available to discuss unfolding situation between Israel and Hamas

Amid discussion of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, David Satterfield, former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, is available to discuss the situation.

‘Trump’s economic policies offer promise and risk’: Rice political scientists, economists weigh in on incoming president’s plans 

Rice experts available to speak about proposed economic, immigration and foreign policy plans of incoming president.

Calling all staff: Nominate your colleagues for the Rice Staff Excellence Award

The Rice Staff Council is calling for nominations for the 2025 Rice Staff Excellence Award.

Two-thirds of Houstonians struggle to achieve financial stability according to Kinder Institute study

A recent Rice study examines financial vulnerability within the region.

Rice’s Mark Jones available to discuss Texas House speaker race

As members of the Texas House of Representatives prepare to vote for their next leader, Rice political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what can be expected.

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 faculty and Baker Institute leadership discuss Jimmy Carter’s life, legacy and connection to university

Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.

Rice University on winter break Dec. 24-Jan. 1

Rice University will be on winter break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular operations Jan. 2.

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.

Let’s rodeo, Owls! Tickets for Rice Night at the Rodeo on sale now through Jan. 14

Rice students, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to participate in Rice Night at the Rodeo Tuesday, March 11.

Supportive marriages key to caregiver well-being: Rice study reveals vital link for dementia spousal caregivers

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.

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.

Loaf at first sight: Community comes together for Chabad at Rice’s Mega Challah Bake

More than 50 Rice University students gathered Nov. 20 for the Mega Challah Bake hosted by Chabad at Rice.