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NEWS 2/18/25 11:10pm

Startup incubator unveiled in Ion District

By Hongtao Hu

The Rice Nexus in the Ion building was opened to the public Feb. 14. The Nexus will assist selected faculty, student and alumni startups with office space and industry mentorship, free of charge.

NEWS 2/4/25 10:33pm

New developments coming to Rice Village, Third Ward

By Hongtao Hu

What do a Third Ward affordable housing development and a luxury condominium have in common? They’re both part of Rice’s investment portfolio.

NEWS 1/28/25 11:41pm

SA announces election timeline

By Hongtao Hu

The Student Association’s director of elections Natalie Wang announced the election timeline in a senate meeting this Monday. Campaigning begins on Feb. 12 and ends on Feb. 26, with the voting period open for a week afterwards. Election results will be announced March 6 around noon.

NEWS 1/28/25 10:44pm

Nicole Waligora-Davis wants to ‘reach students where they are’ as new associate dean of humanities

By Hongtao Hu

The School of Humanities announced Nicole Waligora-Davis as the new associate dean of humanities Jan. 21. Waligora-Davis will replace Natasha Bowdoin as one of the associate deans, with the other being Fay Yarbrough.

NEWS 1/21/25 10:23pm

College 12 selects part of staff leadership

By Hongtao Hu

Dean of Undergraduates Bridget Gorman announced the magisters and one resident associate Jan. 4. for the upcoming College 12, set to open fall 2026. In the email, Gorman also announced the establishment of a college 12 website and founding committee.

NEWS 12/3/24 10:24pm

Students partner with Houston ministry for fall festival

By Hongtao Hu

Psychology students at Rice held a fall festival for refugees at Rice’s Welcome Center and Founder’s Court Nov. 23. The event was held in collaboration with the Center for Civic Leadership and Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, a non-profit organization helping refugee families with their new lives.

NEWS 11/5/24 11:40pm

Students pack Sid Richardson to watch election results

By Hongtao Hu

Around 200 students crowded into the Sid Richardson College commons Tuesday evening, where voting results played out on the commons’ screen. As Massachusetts turned blue, a loud cheer erupted throughout the room.

NEWS 10/29/24 10:40pm

Historic button collection on display at Baker Institute

By Hongtao Hu

A donation of 998 political buttons from collector Julius “Desey” Desenberg dating back to the 1900s is now on display in the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice, a project supported by the Fondren Fellows Program.

NEWS 10/22/24 10:33pm

Political engagement varies as election season begins

By Hongtao Hu

Early voting for the 2024 election cycle began Oct. 20. While some Rice students are preparing to cast their votes, most of whom are voting in their first presidential election, others will not be voting.

NEWS 10/8/24 11:33pm

SA Labor Commission proposes $15 student minimum wage

By Hongtao Hu

The Student Association’s Labor Commission advocated for a $15 minimum wage for student workers during a Student Association meeting Sept. 30, based on results from a student wage survey. Currently collecting signatures for a petition, the Labor Commission said that raising the minimum wage for student workers would reduce financial burdens for students.

Hongtao Hu

Startup incubator unveiled in Ion District

New developments coming to Rice Village, Third Ward

SA announces election timeline

Nicole Waligora-Davis wants to ‘reach students where they are’ as new associate dean of humanities

College 12 selects part of staff leadership

Students partner with Houston ministry for fall festival

Students pack Sid Richardson to watch election results

Historic button collection on display at Baker Institute

Political engagement varies as election season begins

SA Labor Commission proposes $15 student minimum wage

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