Rice University, DEI

Rice University under federal investigation over DEI programs
Rice University is among about 45 universities under federal investigation over allegations that they participated in "race-exclusionary practices." Why it matters: The investigation is part of a broader push by the Trump administration to dismantle diversity,
University of North Texas and Rice University under federal investigation for “race-exclusionary practices”
The Texas universities are among dozens accused of violating the law by partnering with a group that had sought to increase diversity in graduate programs.
Rice University, 44 others under investigation for 'illegal discrimination' in DEI crackdown
Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin. We will not yield on this commitment.”
Department of Education investigating Rice University, alleging race exclusion in grad program
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Rice University, alleging it uses race-exclusionary practices in its graduate program.
Rice University Renames DEI Office Amid Federal Funding Threats
Rice University has renamed its DEI office as the "Office of Access and Institutional Excellence" in response to federal threats to defund diversity programs, aiming to preserve its commitment to inclusion while complying with new mandates.
Rice University under federal investigation for alleged ‘race-exclusionary practices’
The administration of President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the country.

Rice University parts ways with legendary coach José Cruz Jr

Rice University to pay athletes $10 million under new American Athletic Conference plan
The plan set a minimum for member schools to spend on student-athletes over the next three years.
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After National Search, Rice University Promotes From Within to Fill CIO Role
John Lawrence, who will become permanent CIO after acting as interim investment head since October, represents “continuity ...
Rice University renames DEI office as Trump administration threatens to funding
Rice University has renamed its DEI office to the “Office of Access and Institutional Excellence” – a change that comes amid ...
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Rice’s Gustavsson receives NSF CAREER Award to investigate dynamics of gene regulation
Rice University’s Anna-Karin Gustavsson has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to advance her ...
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Dallas Hydrogen Tech Co. DirectH2 Announces Seed Funding, Rice University Collaboration
DirectH2 said the funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of its cutting-edge hydrogen solutions in ...
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Rice University to Break Ground on New Student-Focused Complex This Spring
Rice University, a private, non-profit university in Houston, will soon break ground on the new Moody Center Complex for ...
Rice research on super-Earths and mini-Neptunes suggests more Earth-like planets may exist
A new study by Rice University researchers Sho Shibata and Andre Izidoro presents a compelling new model for the formation of ...
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Rice University students participate in national ‘Stand up For Science’ protest
Protesters said the cuts are a form of “government censorship” and demanded the restoration of federal funding and the ...