Jan 28, 2025 · Rice climate scientists say more freezes to come By Hope Yang. Winter Storm Enzo, which brought snow to Houston and halted operations at Rice Tuesday Jan. 21, may suggest similar weather events to come in the future.

NEWS 1/14/25 10:57pm Student Association considers raising Blanket Tax By Sarah Knowlton. The first Student Association meeting of the semester, held Jan. 13, introduced several action items for the upcoming semester, including increasing meal swipe donations and planning for the new student center set to replace the Rice Memorial Center.

Rice SJP critiques antisemitism training By Maria Morkas. Administration, staff and faculty participated in a half-day antisemitism awareness training Sept. 13, sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

SA approves special ballot, gender resolution By Viola Hsia. Senate passed the special election ballot about divestment and investment transparency referenda Dec. 2., during its last meeting of the semester.

Jan 29, 2025 · Rice University has received $1.9 billion in total federal awards, including $1.6 billion in federal grants, since 2002. The university saw a record-high grant award total in 2023, receiving $121.8 million in federal grant funding. Rice also received $167 million and $155 million in 2024 and 2023 respectively from federal grants …

Dec 12, 2024 · The second, third and fourth referenda received 57.9%, 61.4% and again 61.4% approval, respectively.. They were passed by the SA senate on Oct. 28.Following a campaigning window, students began voting on Dec. 4.. Cole Holladay, a representative for Rice Students for Justice in Palestine, said the turnout and approval for the referenda was encouraging, despite their narrow failure.

Jan 31, 2025 · About Us. The Rice Thresher is the official campus newspaper of Rice University, published by undergraduate students. Since its first publication 105 years ago, in January 1916, the Thresher has continued to provide the student body with up-to …

Inaugural Rice in Mexico focuses on sustainable business practices By Keegan Leibrock. Rice is offering a new Rice in Mexico program this summer through the Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication.

Oct 29, 2024 · Stravato and Lozano-Lomeli said they hope to also be involved locally by organizing trips to City Hall, voter registration drives and teach-ins; in the future, they want to pressure Mayor John Whitmire and other representatives to support the Green New Deal. They also plan to host art projects to foster engagement …

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