Miah Im named new opera studies director at Rice
May 11, 2020
HOUSTON – (May 11, 2020) – Canadian-born pianist Miah Im will take the helm as director of opera studies for Rice University's Shepherd School of Music July 1.
Rice economist wins award for best paper from American Economic Association
May 8, 2020
Mallesh Pai, an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Rice University, has won the 2020 award for the best paper in American Economic Journal: Microeconomics (AEJ:Micro), a publication of the American Economic Association (AEA).
Most Houstonians with symptoms are not being tested, according to Rice COVID-19 Registry
May 5, 2020
HOUSTON – (May 5, 2020) – The vast majority of Houston-area residents who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are not getting tested for it, according to initial results of a survey from the COVID-19 Registry at Rice University.
Houston must address housing and transportation affordability jointly
May 5, 2020
Only 44% of rental housing units in Houston are affordable for families with average income, and only 1 out of every 3 of those dwellings is near reliable and affordable transportation, according to a new joint report by researchers from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and LINK Houston.
Rice Management Co.'s Alan Arnold dies at 46
May 4, 2020
Alan Arnold, the investment director for real estate for the Rice Management Co. (RMC) who was best known for significantly increasing Rice University's funds for scholarships and scientific research, died April 28 after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was 46.
Quarantine Q&A: Rice opera students sing praises for industry leaders’ advice
May 4, 2020
The Shepherd School's Department of Opera Studies has been thinking outside the box during the pandemic.
Book edited by Rice political scientist examines voting and representation in U.S.
May 4, 2020
Mark Jones calls the new book "an encyclopedia on voting and representation in the U.S."
As some Americans head back to work, psychologists offer tips on proper social distancing
April 28, 2020
HOUSTON – (April 28, 2020) – As some states reopen for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Rice University psychologist and his colleagues have developed a chart of evidence-based tips on how to properly social distance.
Phils turn 25 and celebrate with virtual performance
April 27, 2020
The Rice University Philharmonics, commonly known as "The Phils," didn't let social distancing stop them from celebrating their 25th anniversary April 25. The group, which is the oldest a cappella ensemble on campus, has released a video showcasing its "Same Old Blues-River" mashup, arranged by Vibha Sastri with solos from Sophie Marx and Dylan Rivera.
Texas Policy Lab partners with Harris County judge on COVID-19 response
April 23, 2020
HOUSTON – (April 23, 2020) – The Texas Policy Lab (TPL) in Rice University's School of Social Sciences has joined Harris County in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Muslims are preparing for Ramadan amid COVID-19
April 22, 2020
Rice remembers John Bryant, professor emeritus of economics
April 9, 2020
John Bryant, a professor emeritus in the Department of Economics, died April 2