How Public Policy Can Boost Brain Health
Modern-day stresses affect our mental health — but how are they impacting our brain chemistry? An emerging area of research…
February 1, 2024 3342 Results
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Commentary
Funding for Refugees Has Long Been Politicized − Punitive Action Against UNRWA and Palestinians Fits That Pattern At least a dozen countries, including the U.S., have suspended funding to the United Nations agency that delivers aid to…
February 1, 2024 
Child care cliff looms as expenses increase, availability decreases January 31, 2024
Report from Rice’s Baker Institute reviews policy strategies to mitigate US child care needs
HOUSTON – (Jan. 31, 2024) –…
Houston’s Looming Budget Crisis
The city of Houston’s budget is at a tipping point. For five consecutive years, the city outspent its revenues by $100–$200…
January 25, 2024 
The Gaza War Expands to the Red Sea
Will Biden’s strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen prove effective? Fellow Joe Barnes lays out challenges facing the president…
January 24, 2024 
School of Social Sciences Master of Global Affairs program to host 2024 NASPAA student simulation competition January 23, 2024
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, the School of Social Sciences Master of Global Affairs (MGA) Program will host the 2024 Networ…
Engineering professor remembered as ‘brilliant and thoughtful scientist’ January 22, 2024
Calvin “Herb” Ward, an Air Force veteran whose career at Rice spanned more than half a century, died Dec. 28 at the age of…
Taiwan Is Not Your Father’s Democracy Anymore
Taiwan’s Jan. 13 elections saw voters assert an increasingly diverse and inclusive democratic identity. Allies and foes…
January 22, 2024 
OPEC+ Cuts Should Tighten the Market
OPEC+ cuts — including additional voluntary cuts, most importantly by Saudi Arabia — look set to significantly tighten the…
January 22, 2024 
Mexico, US relationship examined in latest edition of Mexico Country Outlook report January 18, 2024
Baker Institute study shows economic, trade and political challenges ahead
HOUSTON – (Jan. 18, 2024) – The United States…