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Good hedges make good neighbors

Rice and Houston. Houston and Rice. It's a synergistic relationship that's been mutually beneficial for more than 95 years. And, as we approach our next 100 years of service, we have renewed and strengthened our commitment to engaging the Houston community. As one of the nation's premier research universities, we look at our home city as the fourth-largest laboratory in the U.S., and we're committed to making it central to student discovery through community-based research and learning experiences. We're also committed to taking care of it just like we do our own internationally acclaimed facilities. After all, isn't that what being a good neighbor is about?


MBA
Rice school gets back to business with new name

What's in a name? For Rice University's business school, it's a moniker that appeals to future Owls. Seeking a name that captures what Rice has to offer potential graduate students, the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management has officially changed its name to the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business.

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Beauty Queen
A crowning moment for Rice's own beauty queen

Rice student Alex Tran has always been interested in helping those around her. Luckily, she won't have any trouble reaching people in need thanks to her new role. With her beautiful smile and warm heart, Tran was recently crowned Miss Vietnam Global 2009.

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Project GRAD
For college hopefuls, Rice provides a lesson

As one of the nation’s leading research institutions, Rice University isn’t in short supply of knowledge. Naturally, the school is sharing that wisdom with high school students around Houston. Offering a wide-range of summer institutes, Rice is providing at-risk students from underserved communities with a lesson in higher education.

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Best Places to Work
Rice named one of Houston’s best places to work

Rice University has always been a leading destination for students. It turns out the school is a hot spot for employees, too. For the fourth consecutive year, the academic institution has been named one of "Houston's Best Places to Work" by the Houston Business Journal. Find out why Rice is earning such high praise.

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