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Rice University Experts Weigh In on Texas Politics, Energy and Science in National Media Roundup
Rice University's Dateline roundup for Oct. 19, 2026, features faculty commentary on the Texas Senate race, medical debt, forever chemicals, cleantech spinouts and Rice athletics results.
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Rice University Launches Universitywide AI Initiative With 75 Faculty Hires and New Master's Degree
The hiring effort spans disciplines, and the university will open a dedicated industry collaboration space in Houston's Ion District alongside expanded AI courses and degrees.
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Rice University Launches One Giant Leap Ventures Fund I for Spinouts and Alumni Startups
Rice University has launched the One Giant Leap Ventures Fund I to invest in university spinouts and alumni-founded startups, part of a week of news mentions spanning energy, politics and sports.
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Rice University Experts Weigh In on Texas Politics, Housing and Nobel Prizes in Weekly Media Roundup
Rice faculty and fellows are quoted on the Texas midterms, migrant caravans, mortgage costs and Saudi World Cup plans, while a Rice chemist is noted for helping select Nobel laureates.
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Rice Launches One Giant Leap Ventures to Back Promising Startups Across University Ecosystem
Rice University launches One Giant Leap Ventures Fund I, an early-stage institutional venture fund for spinouts and alumni startups, holding its first close in August and investing first in Motif Neurotech.
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Rice University Experts Cited Across National Media on Vaccines, Texas Politics, Energy and Fertility Research
Rice University's Dateline roundup highlights faculty commentary on Texas pediatricians facing investigations, a tight governor's race, gas flaring, mortgage costs and Kinder Institute research on falling birth rates.
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Rice Stadium Renamed First Community Stadium Under 20-Year Deal
Rice University's football stadium becomes First Community Stadium in a 20-year naming rights deal with Houston-based First Community Credit Union, which also becomes the official financial institution of Rice Athletics.
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Rice Stadium Renamed First Community Stadium in 20-Year Naming Rights Deal
Rice University's historic football stadium becomes First Community Stadium under a 20-year naming rights agreement with Houston-based First Community Credit Union, which also becomes the official financial institution of Rice Athletics.
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Rice Conference Gathers 400 Experts to Tackle AI Ethics in Health Care
More than 400 experts met at Rice University to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape health care and medical research responsibly, with a focus on ethics, transparency and trust.
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Rice University to Launch Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2027
Rice University will offer a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year, as its faculty appear in national coverage on AI, energy and politics.
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Rice to Launch Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2027
Rice University will offer a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year, as its researchers and faculty appear in national and international news.
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Rice University to Launch Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2027
Rice University will offer a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year, as its researchers and fellows appear in national and international news.
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Rice Rises to No. 16 in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
Rice University climbs one spot to No. 16 nationally in the latest U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, earning top 10 marks for best value, undergraduate teaching and learning communities.
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Rice University Ranked No. 1 in Texas, No. 16 Nationally in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges
Rice holds the top spot in Texas and No. 16 nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 rankings, while Baker Institute experts weigh in on Trump's UN address, diesel exports and Venezuela oil.
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Rice University Experts Cited Across National, Houston and Sports Coverage in Dateline Rice
Rice University's Dateline Rice roundup for Sept. 21, 2026, highlights Baker Institute and Kinder Institute experts quoted on taxes, politics, energy and health, plus Owls sports results.
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Dateline Rice: University Experts Weigh In on Texas Senate Race, Property Taxes and Pipeline Economics
Rice University faculty and Baker Institute fellows appear across national media, discussing the Texas Senate race, Harris County's historic property tax hike, energy prices and federal emissions rollbacks.
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Rice Business Opens $54.5M Virani Hall, Adding 112,000 Square Feet
Rice University celebrated the opening of Asha and Farid Virani Hall with a ribbon-cutting, adding 112,000 square feet to Rice Business alongside McNair Hall to support its growing community.
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Rice University's 'Twilight Epiphany' Skyspace Reopens After 28-Month Closure
James Turrell's 'Twilight Epiphany' Skyspace at Rice University has reopened following a 28-month closure, drawing coverage from Houston outlets and highlighting the university's week in the news.
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Rice University Wins NSF Grant for First National Survey of Research Security
Rice lands NSF funding to lead the first national survey quantifying foreign influence in American higher education, alongside a $54.5M business hall opening and new research on PFAS recycling.
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Dateline Rice: University Experts Cited on Global Trade, Iran Tensions and Texas Housing
Rice University's weekly media roundup highlights faculty commentary on global trade, Iran war risks, Texas property taxes and housing, plus new cancer detection research and 9/11 commemorations.
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Rice Research Uncovers Shifting Religious Bias 25 Years After 9/11 Attacks
Rice University research reveals evolving religious bias 25 years after 9/11, showing less support for restrictive policies but deeper divisions. The university also marks the anniversary with a chorale performance and NROTC stair climb.
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Rice University Experts and Research Featured Prominently in National and Local News
Rice University faculty and research are making headlines, offering expertise on President Trump's Venezuela oil deal, Texas politics, urban housing, and scientific breakthroughs, alongside campus developments and sports achievements.
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Rice University Builds Momentum with Record Demand and Historic Growth
Rice University is experiencing historic growth, fueled by record student demand, expanding faculty, and significant research. The university earned top national rankings, celebrated faculty achievements, and invested in campus infrastructure and sustainability.
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Rice Experts Skeptical of Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Amid Top Rankings and Major Army Grant
Rice University experts cast doubt on President Trump's Venezuela oil deal claims, while the institution secures top Texas ranking and a $15 million U.S. Army research grant for advanced antenna technologies.
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Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Draws Scrutiny as Rice Experts Analyze Global and Domestic Impacts
President Trump's Venezuela oil deal sparks debate, while Rice University experts analyze its global energy implications and domestic political shifts. The university also navigates significant student growth.
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Rice University Achieves Top National Ranking, Unveils Groundbreaking Research, and Addresses Local Challenges
Rice University earns top national ranking for race and class interaction. New research breakthroughs in altermagnetism, cancer treatment, and jet lag solutions highlight its scientific contributions, while a study reveals significant food insecurity in Harris County.
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Rice Study Reveals Widespread Food Insecurity in Harris County; University Advances Health and Science Initiatives
Rice University reports half of Harris County households with children face food insecurity. The university also advances breast cancer diagnosis in rural Texas and unveils a new method for manufacturing diamond composites, alongside welcoming new faculty and students.
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Rice University Faculty and Students Make Waves in National News
Rice University faculty offer insights on Texas politics, hospital costs, and GLP-1 drugs. Student innovation in AI for dental practices and research on flexible batteries also highlight the university's diverse contributions.
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Rice University Receives $25 Million Gift for Student Support and Gateway Project
Rice University secures a $25 million gift from James and Lauren Whitehurst to fund the Sallyport Fellows Program for first-generation and limited-income students, alongside support for the Gateway Project and new science communication initiatives.
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Rice University Experts Shape National Dialogues Amidst Research Breakthroughs and Philanthropic Growth
Rice University scholars are influencing national conversations on energy, politics, and healthcare. The institution also celebrates new research in AI, materials science, and a significant gift for student support.
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