# News

**Source**: https://graduate.rice.edu/current-news
**Parent**: https://graduate.rice.edu/

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Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026

[Graduate Student Association’s Culture Night celebrates community through food, music and shared experience](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-student-associations-culture-night-celebrates-community-through-food)

By Brandon Martin. Students share culture, talent and connection at one of Rice’s most vibrant graduate traditions

Monday, Mar. 9, 2026

[El precio de seguir un sueño: desde la perspectiva de un estudiante internacional](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-el-precio-de-seguir-un-sueno-desde-la-perspectiva-de-un-estudiante-internacional)

Escrito y traducido por Astrid Campos Mata. Seguir un sueño tiene sus ventajas, pero también tiene un precio.

Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026

[Fun Social Activities on Campus for 1st year PhD Students](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/fun-social-activities-campus-1st-year-phd-students)

By Aneesha Nayak. A guide encouraging graduate students to not only dive deep into their academics, but also to embrace a fun and social life on Rice University’s campus.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

[The Foods That Bind Us - 1](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/foods-bind-us-1)

For the Authentic love of Puff-Puff. By Osinachi Okafor

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

[Sourdough Sociologists](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/sourdough-sociologists)

By Caroline Wolski

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

[The Weight They Cannot See](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/weight-they-cannot-see)

Rice Wellbeing and Counselling Centre as a Place of Repose. By: Osinachi Okafor

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

[Encontrar Vivienda como Estudiante de Posgrado en Houston](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-encontrar-vivienda-como-estudiante-de-posgrado-en-houston)

Traducido por Maximiliano Triana: Blog Original: Finding Housing as a Graduate Student in Houston

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

[The Price of Following a Dream: An International Student Perspective](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-price-following-dream-international-student-perspective)

By Astrid Campos Mata. This blog aims to raise awareness and inspire conversations.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

[Learning Languages at Rice as a Grad Student](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-learning-languages-rice-grad-student)

By Maximiliano Triana. A practical way to learn, improve, or maintain a language while balancing research.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

[From Campus Housing to Your First Lease](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-campus-housing-your-first-lease)

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. A survival guide for graduate students leaving campus housing

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

[Mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate explores how touch technology can support mental health](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/mechanical-engineering-phd-candidate-explores-how-touch-technology-can-support)

For Daziyah Sullivan, finding the right resources in graduate school shaped both her research and her sense of belonging

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

[Night at the Museum draws nearly 700 to signature graduate recruitment event](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/night-museum-draws-nearly-700-signature-graduate-recruitment-event)

By Brandon Martin. Annual recruiting celebration gives future Owls a taste of Houston and life at Rice

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

[Living Outside of the Loop: Pearland](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/living-outside-loop-pearland)

By Caroline Wolski

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

[A Practical Guide to Writing an Effective PhD Personal Statement](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/practical-guide-writing-effective-phd-personal-statement)

By Aneesha Nayak. A guide to successfully write a personalized statement for PhD admissions.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

[Olympic Sprinter Finds Her Stride in Rice Architecture Graduate Program](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/olympic-sprinter-finds-her-stride-rice-architecture-graduate-program)

Balancing Division I track and field with a Master of Architecture, Barbora Malikova embodies Rice’s model of elite graduate education

Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

[Thrive@Rice Strengthens Community and Support for First-Year Doctoral Students](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/thriverice-strengthens-community-and-support-first-year-doctoral-students)

Rice University program helps Ph.D. students build cross-campus connections, access resources and navigate the transition to graduate school

Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

[Finding the “Why” in the World](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/finding-why-world)

By Brandon Martin. Damien Cooper Finds Purpose in Solving Life’s Mysteries Through Sustainable Chemistry Research at Rice

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

[Redefining What It Means to Be Elite: Trae Broadnax Balances Graduate Study and Division I Basketball at Rice](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/redefining-what-it-means-be-elite-trae-broadnax-balances-graduate-study-and)

A Master of Global Affairs student and AAC Honorable Mention guard, Broadnax shows how Rice empowers graduate student-athletes to compete at the highest level while earning an elite degree.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

[Encontrar Vivienda como Estudiante de Posgrado en Houston](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/encontrar-vivienda-como-estudiante-de-posgrado-en-houston)

Por Osinachi Okafor. Encontrar Departamento: Mucho ruido y pocas nueces… hasta encontrar el departamento correcto como estudiante internacional. Traducido por Maximiliano Triana: Blog Original: Finding Housing as a Graduate Student in Houston

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

[From Campus Housing to Your First Lease](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-campus-housing-your-first-lease)

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. A survival guide for graduate students leaving campus housing

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

[Learning Languages at Rice as a Grad Student](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/learning-languages-rice-grad-student)

By: Maximiliano Triana Camacho. A practical way to learn, improve, or maintain a language while balancing research.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

[The Price of Following a Dream: An International Student Perspective](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/price-following-dream-international-student-perspective)

By Astrid Campos Mata

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

[俱乐部运动如何帮助我适应莱斯大学](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-julebuyundongruhebangzhuwoshiyinglaisidaxue)

作者：Daniela Hikari Yano：通过俱乐部运动在研究生院交朋友

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

[PhD retrospective each semester one objective. Year Five.](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-phd-retrospective-each-semester-one-objective-year-five)

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. The oversimplified guide to your fifth year as graduate student.

[**Graduate Student Association’s Culture Night celebrates community through food, music and shared experience**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-student-associations-culture-night-celebrates-community-through-food)
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026

By Brandon Martin. Students share culture, talent and connection at one of Rice’s most vibrant graduate traditions

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[**El precio de seguir un sueño: desde la perspectiva de un estudiante internacional**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-el-precio-de-seguir-un-sueno-desde-la-perspectiva-de-un-estudiante-internacional)
Monday, Mar. 9, 2026

Escrito y traducido por Astrid Campos Mata. Seguir un sueño tiene sus ventajas, pero también tiene un precio.

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[**Fun Social Activities on Campus for 1st year PhD Students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/fun-social-activities-campus-1st-year-phd-students)
Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026

By Aneesha Nayak. A guide encouraging graduate students to not only dive deep into their academics, but also to embrace a fun and social life on Rice University’s campus.

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[**The Foods That Bind Us - 1**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/foods-bind-us-1)
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

For the Authentic love of Puff-Puff. By Osinachi Okafor

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[**Sourdough Sociologists**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/sourdough-sociologists)
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

By Caroline Wolski

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[**The Weight They Cannot See**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/weight-they-cannot-see)
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Rice Wellbeing and Counselling Centre as a Place of Repose. By: Osinachi Okafor

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[**Encontrar Vivienda como Estudiante de Posgrado en Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-encontrar-vivienda-como-estudiante-de-posgrado-en-houston)
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

Traducido por Maximiliano Triana: Blog Original: Finding Housing as a Graduate Student in Houston

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[**The Price of Following a Dream: An International Student Perspective**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-price-following-dream-international-student-perspective)
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

By Astrid Campos Mata. This blog aims to raise awareness and inspire conversations.

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[**Learning Languages at Rice as a Grad Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-learning-languages-rice-grad-student)
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

By Maximiliano Triana. A practical way to learn, improve, or maintain a language while balancing research.

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[**From Campus Housing to Your First Lease**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-campus-housing-your-first-lease)
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. A survival guide for graduate students leaving campus housing

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[**Mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate explores how touch technology can support mental health**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/mechanical-engineering-phd-candidate-explores-how-touch-technology-can-support)
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

For Daziyah Sullivan, finding the right resources in graduate school shaped both her research and her sense of belonging

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[**Night at the Museum draws nearly 700 to signature graduate recruitment event**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/night-museum-draws-nearly-700-signature-graduate-recruitment-event)
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

By Brandon Martin. Annual recruiting celebration gives future Owls a taste of Houston and life at Rice

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[**Living Outside of the Loop: Pearland**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/living-outside-loop-pearland)
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

By Caroline Wolski

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[**A Practical Guide to Writing an Effective PhD Personal Statement**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/practical-guide-writing-effective-phd-personal-statement)
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

By Aneesha Nayak. A guide to successfully write a personalized statement for PhD admissions.

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[**Olympic Sprinter Finds Her Stride in Rice Architecture Graduate Program**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/olympic-sprinter-finds-her-stride-rice-architecture-graduate-program)
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Balancing Division I track and field with a Master of Architecture, Barbora Malikova embodies Rice’s model of elite graduate education

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[**Thrive@Rice Strengthens Community and Support for First-Year Doctoral Students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/thriverice-strengthens-community-and-support-first-year-doctoral-students)
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Rice University program helps Ph.D. students build cross-campus connections, access resources and navigate the transition to graduate school

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[**Finding the “Why” in the World**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/finding-why-world)
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

By Brandon Martin. Damien Cooper Finds Purpose in Solving Life’s Mysteries Through Sustainable Chemistry Research at Rice

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[**Redefining What It Means to Be Elite: Trae Broadnax Balances Graduate Study and Division I Basketball at Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/redefining-what-it-means-be-elite-trae-broadnax-balances-graduate-study-and)
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

A Master of Global Affairs student and AAC Honorable Mention guard, Broadnax shows how Rice empowers graduate student-athletes to compete at the highest level while earning an elite degree.

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[**Encontrar Vivienda como Estudiante de Posgrado en Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/encontrar-vivienda-como-estudiante-de-posgrado-en-houston)
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Por Osinachi Okafor. Encontrar Departamento: Mucho ruido y pocas nueces… hasta encontrar el departamento correcto como estudiante internacional. Traducido por Maximiliano Triana: Blog Original: Finding Housing as a Graduate Student in Houston

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[**From Campus Housing to Your First Lease**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-campus-housing-your-first-lease)
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. A survival guide for graduate students leaving campus housing

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[**Learning Languages at Rice as a Grad Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/learning-languages-rice-grad-student)
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

By: Maximiliano Triana Camacho. A practical way to learn, improve, or maintain a language while balancing research.

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[**The Price of Following a Dream: An International Student Perspective**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/price-following-dream-international-student-perspective)
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

By Astrid Campos Mata

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[**俱乐部运动如何帮助我适应莱斯大学**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-julebuyundongruhebangzhuwoshiyinglaisidaxue)
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

作者：Daniela Hikari Yano：通过俱乐部运动在研究生院交朋友

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[**PhD retrospective each semester one objective. Year Five.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-phd-retrospective-each-semester-one-objective-year-five)
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. The oversimplified guide to your fifth year as graduate student.

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[**Growing as a Leader at Rice: My Journey with the Doerr Institute**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-growing-leader-rice-my-journey-doerr-institute)
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

By Nathaniel Uy. How Leadership Coaching Shaped My Confidence, Purpose, and Voice at Rice.

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[**Graduate students in the spotlight at the State of the University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-students-spotlight-state-university)
Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Rice President Reginald DesRoches Outlines Long-Term Shift Toward Graduate-Level Research and Growth

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[**Bucky Ball highlights vibrant graduate student life at Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/bucky-ball-highlights-vibrant-graduate-student-life-rice-university)
Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Annual formal celebration brings graduate students together across disciplines for an evening of community, tradition and connection beyond the lab.

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[**Quad Talk: From Policy to Physics**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/quad-talk-policy-physics)
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Global Perspectives Meet in the Central Quad to Discuss Graduate Life

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[**Owl About Your Thesis: Andrés Sánchez Alvarado**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/owl-about-your-thesis-andres-sanchez-alvarado)
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Chemistry graduate student is developing high-tech sensors to detect hazardous pollutants

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[**Rice graduate students run in the Houston Marathon**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-graduate-students-run-houston-marathon)
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

How Running the Houston Marathon Helps Rice Graduate Students Find Balance and Community

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[**PhD Retrospective: Each semester, one objective. Year Four.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-phd-retrospective-each-semester-one-objective-year-four)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. The oversimplified guide to your fourth year as a graduate student

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[**PhD Retrospective: Each semester, one objective. Year Three.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-phd-retrospective-each-semester-one-objective-year-three)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. The oversimplified guide to your thid year as a graduate student

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[**A Five-Day Road Trip through Oklahoma**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-five-day-road-trip-through-oklahoma)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By Bohan Zhang. Exploring the heart of the Great Plains during the winter break.

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[**Rocks, missions and donuts**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blogs-rocks-missions-and-donuts)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By Gaetano Ferrante: A weekend getaway trip to the Texas Hill Country.

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[**Getting Involved on Campus: Rice is for More than Just Studying!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-getting-involved-campus-rice-more-just-studying)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By Morgan Bettin-Coleman. Rice offers so many activities - there's something for everyone!

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[**Rice Graduate Dining**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-graduate-dining)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By Osinachi Okafor. You Fit Swipe?

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[**Culture Shock 103: The Biggest Shock of My Life About America**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-culture-shock-103-biggest-shock-my-life-about-america)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By Osinachi Okafor. Is Houston America or Nigeria?

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[**Culture Shock 102: Is Houston America or Nigeria?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-culture-shock-102-houston-america-or-nigeria)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By Osinachi Okafor. Is Houston America or Nigeria?

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[**What is this weird Thanksgiving all about? (A Non-American's Guide)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-what-weird-thanksgiving-all-about-non-americans-guide)
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

By Sebastian Berrios Carvajal. Being promoted from observer to participant in this deeply American tradition.

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[**Exploring the Deep South: New Orleans and Mississippi Road Trip**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-exploring-deep-south-new-orleans-and-mississippi-road-trip)
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

By Bohan Zhang. A Journey Through History.

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[**Road Trip to Big Bend: A Journey Across Texas**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-road-trip-big-bend-journey-across-texas)
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

By Bohan Zhang. A Six-Day Journey Across Texas.

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[**Road trip to Dallas and Austin: An Exploration of the Texas Triangle**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-road-trip-dallas-and-austin-exploration-texas-triangle)
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

By Bohan zhang. Five Days of History and Culture Across Texas’s Bustling Megaregion.

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[**My Lecturing Debut as a Teaching Assistant**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-my-lecturing-debut-teaching-assistant)
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

By Osinachi Okafor. I had my first lecturing debut in America and it was a delight!

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[**Finding Housing as a Graduate Student in Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blog-finding-housing-graduate-student-houston)
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

By Osinachi Okafor. Much Ado About Finding the Right Apartment as an International Student

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[**A Year of Discovery, Community and Global Engagement at Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/year-discovery-community-and-global-engagement-rice)
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Celebrating the people who make graduate and postdoctoral life at Rice extraordinary

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[**A Full-Circle Journey in Mathematics**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/full-circle-journey-mathematics)
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Rice Ph.D. graduate Jacob Kesten finds his calling in the classroom

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[**Small Particles, Big Impact: A Chemistry Ph.D. Journey**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/small-particles-big-impact-chemistry-phd-journey)
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate Carly Graverson Reflects on Research, Community and the Meaning of Graduation

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[**Ambition in Motion**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/ambition-motion)
Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

By Brandon Martin. How a Houston Texans Cheerleader Balances Postdoctoral Research and the NFL Stage

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[**Graduate Journeys Come Full Circle at Rice’s December Commencement**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-journeys-come-full-circle-rices-december-commencement)
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

From emotional hoodings to life-changing friendships, Rice graduates described the ceremony as the culmination of years of dedication and the start of a new chapter.

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[**Rice Environmental Analysis Graduate Turns Passion for Sustainability Into Global Opportunities**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-environmental-analysis-graduate-turns-passion-sustainability-global)
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

Camilla Purdy’s work with the GSA, the Professional Science Master’s Association and Rice University’s partnership with FIFA’s sustainability team defined her graduate experience.

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[**Celebrating the Heart of Graduate Education**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/celebrating-heart-graduate-education)
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

By Brandon Martin. GPS Honors Graduate Program Administrators at Thanksgiving Brunch

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[**Fulbright Students Share Culture and Community at Global Potluck**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/fulbright-students-share-culture-and-community-global-potluck)
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

By Brandon Martin. International graduate students celebrate culture, community and connection.

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[**Rice Graduate Students Win First Place in International Case Study Competition**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-graduate-students-win-first-place-international-case-study-competition)
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Master of Engineering Management and Leadership students focused on how Nvidia can maintain its leadership position in AI

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[**Quad Talk: Finding Home at Rice Through Art, Science and Community**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/quad-talk-finding-home-rice-through-art-science-and-community)
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Graduate students from Nigeria and Ghana share their journeys and discoveries in Houston

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[**Houston Sports 101: Houston Astros Basics for New Owls**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houston-sports-101-houston-astros-basics-new-owls)
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

By: Maximiliano Triana Camacho. A quick guide to Houston Astros baseball, where orange and navy paint the city.

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[**Graduate Student Opportunities for Paid Teaching and Research Work**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-student-opportunities-paid-teaching-and-research-work)
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

By Jae'la Solomon. Rice University offers many great opportunities for paid research and teaching work.

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[**Culture Shock 101: From The Perspective of a Nigerian/African first-timer in the Western world**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/culture-shock-101-perspective-nigerianafrican-first-timer-western-world)
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor: What shocked you most about America upon arrival as a first timer?

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[**‘Quad Talk’ series spotlights graduate life**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/quad-talk-series-spotlights-graduate-life)
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Set in Rice’s transformed Academic Quad, the 'Quad Talk' series invites viewers to see how students are using this new space to build community.

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[**Houston Sports 101: H-Town Basketball in Space City**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houston-sports-101-h-town-basketball-space-city)
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

By: Maximiliano Triana Camacho. Where Clutch City still means fourth-quarter poise

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[**The Path I Chose: Lessons from a Life-Changing Conference (APSA 2025 Annual Meeting)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/path-i-chose-lessons-life-changing-conference-apsa-2025-annual-meeting)
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

By: Nathaniel Uy, Reflections on growth, purpose, and finding belonging through the APSA experience

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[**Houston Sports 101: H-Town Football, Bulls on Parade Show for New Owls**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houston-sports-101-h-town-football-bulls-parade-show-new-owls)
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

By: Maximiliano Triana Camacho. Where SWARM is more than a chant, it’s the way they play

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[**Owl About Your Thesis**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/owl-about-your-thesis-0)
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Rice historian Morgan Bettin-Coleman Explores the Overlooked Connections Between African American and Native Identities.

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[**Cakes, Community and Culture**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/cakes-community-and-culture)
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

Rice Celebrates Graduate and Postdoctoral Excellence at “Take the Cake 2025”

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[**Listening to the night: Rice graduate researcher studies Houston’s bats to unlock secrets of health and the city**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/listening-night-rice-graduate-researcher-studies-houstons-bats-unlock-secrets)
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Rice graduate student Alexandria Shockney uses acoustic monitoring to study Houston’s bats

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[**A traveler’s guide to your great American road trip**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/travelers-guide-your-great-american-road-trip)
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

By: Gaetano Ferrante. 8 days of travel through the American Southwest

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[**From Costa Rica to the Concert Stage: Violinist Finds Her Voice at Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/costa-rica-concert-stage-violinist-finds-her-voice-rice)
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Graduate student Rebecca Villalta builds on her international experience and musical roots at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.

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[**PhD Retrospective: Each semester, one objective. Year Two.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/phd-retrospective-each-semester-one-objective-year-two)
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. The oversimplified guide to your second year as a graduate student

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[**Free & Low-Cost Activities in Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/free-low-cost-activities-houston)
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

By Morgan Bettin-Coleman. Having fun is still possible with a stipend!

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[**Escobar’s Hippos: How a Rice Anthropologist Is Rewriting the Story of Colombia’s Most Unlikely Ecological Problem**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/escobars-hippos-how-rice-anthropologist-rewriting-story-colombias-most-unlikely)
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Ph.D. student Alejandra Osejo Varona studies the social, political and ecological story behind Colombia’s wild hippos.

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[**Rice University Hosts Korean Student Delegation to Showcase STEM Collaboration**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-university-hosts-korean-student-delegation-showcase-stem-collaboration)
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Rice Graduate Studies showcases pathways to advanced education and research for international students.

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[**Rice graduate student highlights research and leadership during Hispanic Heritage Month**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-graduate-student-highlights-research-and-leadership-during-hispanic-heritage)
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Meet Jazmin Argueta-Rivera, a Ph.D. student in industrial-organizational psychology

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[**The GPS Fellowship Coaching Program helps graduate students win NSF fellowships**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/gps-fellowship-coaching-program-helps-graduate-students-win-nsf-fellowships)
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Student's research interests reflect Rice’s dedication to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact.

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[**Rice Graduate Student Explores Asteroid Impacts to Understand Planetary Habitability**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-graduate-student-explores-asteroid-impacts-understand-planetary-habitability)
Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Edgar Villegas reflects on the importance of representation in STEM during Hispanic Heritage Month.

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[**Rice University Celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-university-celebrates-national-postdoc-appreciation-week)
Friday, Sep. 19, 2025

By Brandon Martin. More than 250 Scholars Contribute to Research and Mentorship.

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[**Rice Bioengineering Ph.D. Student to Speak at Space Center Houston for Hispanic Heritage Month**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-bioengineering-phd-student-speak-space-center-houston-hispanic-heritage)
Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Amanda Galloway works to make life-saving cancer detection technology more accessible while inspiring the next generation in STEM.

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[**Rice Ph.D. student explores Mars by day, builds inclusion through soccer by night**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-phd-student-explores-mars-day-builds-inclusion-through-soccer-night)
Friday, Sep. 12, 2025

By Brandon Martin. From Perseverance rover data to Dynamo FC Unified Team, Moreland bridges worlds.

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[**Rice University Hosts 91 Fulbright Students From Around the World**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-university-hosts-91-fulbright-students-around-world)
Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Rice University welcomed 31 Fulbright students from 20 countries this academic year

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[**Rice Writing Groups Build Community for Graduate Students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-writing-groups-build-community-graduate-students)
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Writing groups create space for accountability, collaboration and momentum in graduate education.

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[**Rice Graduate Students Balance Academics and Athletics on the Soccer Field**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-graduate-students-balance-academics-and-athletics-soccer-field)
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Six Owls prove that balancing grad school and Division I soccer is all part of the game.

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[**Rice Welcomes New Doctoral Students with Matriculation Ceremony**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-welcomes-new-doctoral-students-matriculation-ceremony)
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Incoming Ph.D. students walked through the historic Sallyport, signed the Matriculation Book and joined a growing graduate community.

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[**Grad School Isn’t Just School: Finding Life Outside the Lab at Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-school-isnt-just-school-finding-life-outside-lab-rice)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

By: Sebastián Berríos-Carvajal. Building a life, finding community, and dancing through my first year at Rice.

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[**Houston Sports 101: Rice Football Basics for New Owls**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houston-sports-101-rice-football-basics-new-owls)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

By: Maximiliano Triana Camacho. A quick guide to Rice Football, where Owls fly loudest.

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[**Masters of Light: A Teaching Experience at Ensenada**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/masters-light-teaching-experience-ensenada)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

By Alan Covarrubias. A Week of Scientific Exploration with Club de Ciencias Mexico.

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[**PhD Retrospective: Each semester, one objective. Year one.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/phd-retrospective-each-semester-one-objective-year-one)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. The oversimplified guide to your first year as a graduate student

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[**Advice from a 6th-Year Ph.D. Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/advice-6th-year-phd-student)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

By Carly Graverson. Lessons learned from my graduate school journey.

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[**Covered Water Fun for a Houston Summer**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/covered-water-fun-houston-summer)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

By Bohan Zhang. Your Guide to Indoor Fun for the Hottest Days.

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[**What’s For Ya, Is For Ya**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/whats-ya-ya)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

By Daziyah Sullivan: A perspective on how to deal with rejection in academia. This can relate to a failed grant proposal, fellowship application, submitted paper, etc.

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[**Encontrando casa longe de casa: A experiencia na Rice Graduate Student Housing.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/encontrando-casa-longe-de-casa-experiencia-na-rice-graduate-student-housing)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

De Bohan Zhang. Eu moro no Rice Graduate Student Housing e aqui estao os motivos que eu amo!

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[**Mudanças importantes no seguro saúde de estudantes**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/mudancas-importantes-no-seguro-saude-de-estudantes)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

Para estudantes de doutorado que recebem o subsidio, Rice irá cobrir 100% do seguro saúde.

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[**Quanto realmente vale a bolsa de doutorado? Uma analise do custo de vida.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/quanto-realmente-vale-bolsa-de-doutorado-uma-analise-do-custo-de-vida)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

De Carly Graverson. O poder de compra depende da sua localização.

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[**Rice Welcomes New International Graduate Students at Orientation**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-welcomes-new-international-graduate-students-orientation)
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Students from around the world gather for Graduate International Orientation, highlighting Rice’s diverse global community.

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[**Incoming Owl: Margot Moy**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/incoming-owl-margot-moy)
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025

By Brandon Martin. Incoming Fulbright Scholar Heads to Rice University to Pursue Space Studies

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[**Incoming Owl: Geovanny Montemayor**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/incoming-owl-geovanny-montemayor)
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025

From Immigrant Roots to the Navy to Rice University’s Master of Global Affairs

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[**New Graduate Students Arrive at Rice for Move-In 2025**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/new-graduate-students-arrive-rice-move-2025)
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025

Graduate Housing welcome new scholars with convenience, community and a home steps from campus.

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[**Incoming Owl: Jeffrey Caliedo**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/incoming-owl-jeffrey-caliedo)
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025

Faculty Expertise in Humanities Brings Yale Undergraduate to Rice for Graduate Study

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[**Never Been to Rice—But Knew the Research (and Campus) Were Just Right**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/never-been-rice-knew-research-and-campus-were-just-right)
Thursday, Jul. 24, 2025

Snehil Mathur Heads to Rice for Graduate Robotics Research

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[**Workshopping, Food, and Fun in Paris, France**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/workshopping-food-and-fun-paris-france)
Monday, Jul. 21, 2025

By Jae'la Solomon. The Medical Humanities Research Institute has expanded my exploration of the world.

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[**Life As a Nigerian/ African Christian International Student in Houston II**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/life-nigerian-african-christian-international-student-houston-ii)
Monday, Jul. 21, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. The Church: A Second Home or a Much-Needed Community?

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[**The Mercatus Center Fellowships**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/mercatus-center-fellowships)
Monday, Jul. 21, 2025

By Brandon Garcia. This article shares a great opportunity to undergraduate and graduate students at Rice.

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[**Life As a Nigerian/African Christian International Student in Houston I**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/life-nigerianafrican-christian-international-student-houston-i)
Monday, Jul. 21, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. The Church: A Second Home or a Much-Needed Community?

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[**My Favorite Rice Alumni-Founded Businesses**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/my-favorite-rice-alumni-founded-businesses)
Monday, Jul. 21, 2025

By Carly Graverson. Owls supporting owls!

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[**ACASA 2024: Presenting at My First Conference**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/acasa-2024-presenting-my-first-conference)
Monday, Jul. 21, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. Chicago was a dream.

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[**Worried About Your Student Visa Expiring? II**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/worried-about-your-student-visa-expiring-ii)
Monday, Jul. 21, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. Now, Go Get your Student Visa Renewed.

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[**Owl About Your Thesis**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/owl-about-your-thesis)
Friday, Jul. 18, 2025

Rice Ph.D. student Carly Graverson reveals how gold nanoparticles could revolutionize medicine, catalysis and the energy crisis—one molecule at a time.

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[**Worried About Your Student Visa Expiring?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/worried-about-your-student-visa-expiring)
Friday, Jul. 18, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. First, Get A Valid Texas ID.

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[**What is your Favourite Way to Deal with the Summer Heat?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/what-your-favourite-way-deal-summer-heat-0)
Friday, Jul. 18, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. MANGO LASSI!: A Summer Heat burster.

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[**What is your Favourite Way to Deal with the Summer Heat?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/what-your-favourite-way-deal-summer-heat)
Friday, Jul. 18, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. A Summer Heat burster: Zobo!

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[**What is your Favorite Way to Deal with the Summer Heat?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/what-your-favorite-way-deal-summer-heat-0)
Friday, Jul. 18, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. Museum Visit: The Fine Art of Looking II

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[**What is your Favorite Way to Deal with the Summer Heat?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/what-your-favorite-way-deal-summer-heat)
Friday, Jul. 18, 2025

 By: Osinachi Okafor. Museum Visit: The Fine Art of Looking I

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[**From Delft to Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/delft-houston-3)
Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025

Love and Science Bring Dutch Engineer to Rice University

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[**Are there any Nigerian/African Market in Houston?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/are-there-any-nigerianafrican-market-houston)
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2025

By Osinachi Okafor. My go-to Nigerian/African Supermarkets when I run out of foodstuffs.

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[**思想的殿堂：探索莱斯大学的邓肯楼**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/sixiangdediantangtansuolaisidaxuededengkenlou)
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2025

作者：Manuel Carmona Pichardo。在这里，色彩、科学与宇宙学相遇。

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[**"It's Like a Dream"**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/its-dream)
Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025

How the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Consortium Brought Doctoral Student Arantxa Galván to Rice

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[**What is Active Listening, Actually?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/what-active-listening-actually-0)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

By Anna Lucas. True listening isn’t passive; it’s an intentional act that lays the foundation for understanding, trust, and growth.

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[**从陌生人到朋友：研究生阶段的人际关系**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/congmoshengrendaopengyouyanjiushengjieduanderenjiguanxi)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

作者：Chun-Ying Chao 我仍然记得我收到研究生院录取通知书的那个夜晚。台湾已经是午夜了，我却兴奋得无法入眠。

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[**从莱斯到莱斯：本科到研究生的体验——学术篇**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/conglaisidaolaisibenkedaoyanjiushengdetiyan-xueshupian)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

作者：Katie Garcia。我在莱斯大学从本科到研究生的学习经历。

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[**从莱斯到莱斯：本科到研究生的体验——额外收入篇**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/conglaisidaolaisibenkedaoyanjiushengdetiyan-ewaishourupian)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

作者：Katie Garcia。我在莱斯大学从本科到研究生的学习经历。

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[**从莱斯到莱斯：本科到研究生的体验——社交活动篇**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/conglaisidaolaisibenkedaoyanjiushengdetiyan-shejiaohuodongpian)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

作者：Katie Garcia。我在莱斯大学从本科到研究生的学习经历。

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[**你的博士助学金到底值多少钱？生活成本明细**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/nideboshizhuxuejindaodizhiduoshaoqianshenghuochengbenmingxi)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

作者：Carly Graverson。货币购买力因地区而异。

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[**在莱斯大学提升你的职业技能**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/zailaisidaxuetishengnidezhiyejineng)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

作者：Robyn Alba. 从简历指导到提升情商，莱斯大学为你提供全面的职业技能提升支持！

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[**难以捉摸的贝克楼：揭秘莱斯大学的顶级政策研究所与智库**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/nanyizhuomodebeikeloujiemilaisidaxuededingjizhengceyanjiusuoyuzhiku)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

作者：Anna Lucas. 贝克楼是詹姆斯·A·贝克三世公共政策研究所（James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy）的所在地，该研究所是全美领先的无党派智库之一。

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[**Hidden Infrastructure: Exploring Rice’s Underground Steam Network**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/hidden-infrastructure-exploring-rices-underground-steam-network)
Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. From engineering roots to campus legend: uncovering what flows beneath the hedges.

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[**A Temple of Thought: Exploring Duncan Hall at Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/temple-thought-exploring-duncan-hall-rice-university)
Thursday, May. 8, 2025

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Where color, science, and cosmology converge.

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[**Obtener una pasantía como estudiante doctorado – Experiencia y consejos**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/obtener-una-pasantia-como-estudiante-doctorado-experiencia-y-consejos)
Tuesday, May. 6, 2025

Por: Mauro Flores Rozo. Tips, plataformas y recursos en Rice para obtener una pasantía en la industria.

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[**ग्रेजुएट स्कूल में लैब रोटेशन — पूरी जानकारी और सलाह**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/garaejaueta-sakauula-maen-laaiba-raotaesana-pauurai-jaanakaarai-aura-salaaha)
Tuesday, May. 6, 2025

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. मैनुअल समझाते हैं कि कोहोर्ट‑आधारित ग्रेजुएट प्रोग्राम में लैब रोटेशन कैसे होते हैं।

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[**To my Fellow Future Fulbrighters**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/my-fellow-future-fulbrighters)
Tuesday, May. 6, 2025

By Brandon Garcia. A thank you note to my friends, and a compilation of pieces of advice for future Fulbright Scholars.

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[**Sometimes, You Gotta Nominate Yourself**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/sometimes-you-gotta-nominate-yourself)
Tuesday, May. 6, 2025

By Daziyah Sullivan. The award requires a nomination. I’m a perfect candidate, but should I really nominate myself?

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[**The Elusive Baker Hall: What is Rice’s Premier Policy Institute & Think Tank?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/elusive-baker-hall-what-rices-premier-policy-institute-think-tank)
Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025

By Anna Lucas. Baker Hall is home to the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, one of the nation’s leading nonpartisan think tanks.

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[**Mental Ruts and the Importance of Hobbies**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/mental-ruts-and-importance-hobbies)
Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025

By Anna Lucas. Coloring Outside the Lines: On Ruts and the Art of Doing Something Just Because

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[**Leveraging a Professional Master's for a JD**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/leveraging-professional-masters-jd)
Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025

By Anna Lucas. Why and how a masters could be useful before going to law school; let me give you my case.

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[**Boots, Beats, Battlestar Galactica: A Line Dance Survival Guide**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/boots-beats-battlestar-galactica-line-dance-survival-guide)
Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025

By Carly Graverson. Line dancing is a Texas tradition that YOU need to know.

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[**Productivity Hacks for the Final Stretch of the Semester**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/productivity-hacks-final-stretch-semester)
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025

By Arthur Steve Tchoneteck. To stay productive during this hectic time without burning out, I’ve learned that it’s important to balance focus with self-care.

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[**Getting an Internship as a PhD student – Experience and tips**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/getting-internship-phd-student-experience-and-tips)
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025

By Mauro Florez. Tips, platforms, and Rice resources to land an industry internship.

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[**Sharpen your professional skills at Rice.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/sharpen-your-professional-skills-rice)
Monday, Apr. 7, 2025

By: Robyn Alba. From resume coaching to improving your emotional intelligence, Rice is ready to help you build professional skills!

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[**Important changes to student health insurance**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/important-changes-student-health-insurance)
Friday, Mar. 28, 2025

For eligible doctoral students who receive a subsidy, Rice will pay the full cost (100%) of the student’s premium.

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[**Remembering the Philippine People Power: A Night of History, Community, and Sustainability**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/remembering-philippine-people-power-night-history-community-and-sustainability)
Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025

By Nathaniel Uy. Commemorating the 1986 People Power Revolution Through Learning, Reflection, and Sustainable Practices

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[**Negotiation in Action: Lessons from Rice Master of Global Affairs’ Inaugural International Trip**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/negotiation-action-lessons-rice-master-global-affairs-inaugural-international)
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025

By Anna Lucas. Mastering Negotiation Through Immersive Experience: Learning Beyond Traditional Coursework

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[**Rice and Seek: A Quest for Rice’s Hidden Symbols**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-and-seek-quest-rices-hidden-symbols)
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Rice’s campus is more than just beautiful, it’s packed with secret carvings, mysterious inscriptions, and historical gems that most people walk past every day without noticing.

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[**Spring Break as a Graduate Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/spring-break-graduate-student)
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025

By: Steve Tchoneteck. Since Rice is right in the middle of Houston, there’s always something interesting to do, whether you want to rest, explore, or give back.

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[**Rice Fulbrighters visit the Houston Rodeo**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-fulbrighters-visit-houston-rodeo)
Monday, Mar. 24, 2025

By Gustavo Raskosky. First-year international scholars immerse themselves in this iconic Houston tradition.

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[**Como conseguir a sua Driver’s License**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/como-conseguir-sua-drivers-license)
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025

By: Iago Mariano. Um tutorial do processo para adquirir sua licensa para dirigir nos Estados Unidos.

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[**How Much Is Your Ph.D. Stipend Really Worth? A Cost of Living Breakdown**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/how-much-your-phd-stipend-really-worth-cost-living-breakdown)
Monday, Mar. 10, 2025

By Carly Graverson. Monetary purchasing power is location-dependent.

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[**Tex-Mex y Comida Mexicana: Una Relación Complicada**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/tex-mex-y-comida-mexicana-una-relacion-complicada)
Monday, Mar. 10, 2025

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Explicando la diferencia entre la comida Tex-Mex y la auténtica cocina mexicana desde un punto de vista histórico, cultural y culinario.

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[**Political science graduate students honored with Marian Irish award for research on gender and political violence**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/political-science-graduate-students-honored-marian-irish-award-research-gender)
Monday, Mar. 3, 2025

By The School of Social Sciences. Three graduate students were recently honored with the Marian Irish Award.

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[**Texan Snow Day: A Winter Wonderland in the South**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/texan-snow-day-winter-wonderland-south)
Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

By Nathaniel Uy. How Houstonians Made the Most of the Winter Surprise

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[**¿Vivir en Houston sin auto? Si, es posible.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/vivir-en-houston-sin-auto-si-es-posible)
Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. La guía para peatones de como sobrevivir y prosperar en Houston sin carro propio.

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[**A Guide to Newly Opened Chinese Restaurants in Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/guide-newly-opened-chinese-restaurants-houston)
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

By Bohan Zhang. Exploring Houston's Vibrant New Chinese Flavors.

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[**Staff Spotlight: Carrie Willard**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/staff-spotlight-carrie-willard)
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

I’m so inspired by our students. The research that our graduate students do every day is incredible.

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[**My First Policy Hackathon: Lessons from MIT’s 7th Annual Event**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/my-first-policy-hackathon-lessons-mits-7th-annual-event)
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

By Anna Lucas. How the MIT Policy Hackathon Expanded My Perspective on Policy, Technology, and Problem-Solving.

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[**How to email graduate school professors**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/how-email-graduate-school-professors)
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

By Phelecia Scotland. Understanding how to email professors helped me to navigate the ins and outs of graduate school.

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[**Conquering Impostor Syndrome in Graduate School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/conquering-impostor-syndrome-graduate-school-0)
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

By Phelecia Scotland. Impostor syndrome thrives in silence and isolation, but it diminishes when faced with self-compassion and community.

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[**Transitioning from Rice to Rice: Undergrad to Grad Experience – Extra Income**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/transitioning-rice-rice-undergrad-grad-experience-extra-income)
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

By Katie Garcia. My experience at Rice as an Undergraduate and Graduate Student.

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[**Transitioning from Rice to Rice: Undergrad to Grad Experience – Housing**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/transitioning-rice-rice-undergrad-grad-experience-housing)
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

By Katie Garcia. My experience at Rice as an Undergraduate and Graduate Student.

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[**Transitioning from Rice to Rice: Undergrad to Grad Experience – Academics**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/transitioning-rice-rice-undergrad-grad-experience-academics)
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

By Katie Garcia. My experience at Rice as an Undergraduate and Graduate Student.

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[**Korean Food in Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/korean-food-houston)
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

By Hannah Lim. Your guide to finding great Korean restaurants in Houston.

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[**研究生阶段积累教学经验：莱斯大学卓越教学中心**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/yanjiushengjieduanjileijiaoxuejingyanlaisidaxuezhuoyuejiaoxuezhongxin)
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

作者：费尔南达·莫拉莱斯-卡尔瓦。莱斯大学卓越教学中心（CTE）的目标是“通过循证实践、强大的社区建设和教育科学研究来培养优秀的教学”。

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[**在休斯顿生活却没车？没问题，这完全可以实现！**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/zaixiusidunshenghuoquemeichemeiwentizhewanquankeyishixian)
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

作者：Manuel Carmona Pichardo. 步行者的生存指南：如何在没有私家车的情况下, 在休斯顿生活并过得精彩

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[**Weekend Getaways Near Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/weekend-getaways-near-houston)
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

By Hannah Lim. Perfect Getaways Just a Short Drive from Houston!

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[**Transitioning from Rice to Rice: Undergrad to Grad Experience – Orientation**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/transitioning-rice-rice-undergrad-grad-experience-orientation)
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

By Katie Garcia. My experience at Rice as an Undergraduate and Graduate Student.

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[**Transitioning from Rice to Rice: Undergrad to Grad Experience – Social Events**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/transitioning-rice-rice-undergrad-grad-experience-social-events)
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

By Katie Garcia. My experience at Rice as an Undergraduate and Graduate Student.

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[**Are You Staying in Houston During Winter Vacation? Here’s How to Beat Boredom!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/are-you-staying-houston-during-winter-vacation-heres-how-beat-boredom)
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

By Bohan Zhang. Houston offers a wide variety of fun events and activities to enjoy during the winter season!

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[**Proposing a Workshop**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/proposing-workshop)
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

By Daziyah Sullivan. So I have an idea for a workshop or tutorial to further my research community… what do I do next?

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[**Um pedacinho do Brasil na Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/um-pedacinho-do-brasil-na-rice-university)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

Por Luisa Rezende: um pouco sobre a comunidade brasileira no campus.

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[**Obtener experiencia docente mientras estás cursando tu doctorado: Center for Teaching Excellence de Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/obtener-experiencia-docente-mientras-estas-cursando-tu-doctorado-center-teaching)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

Por Fernanda Morales-Calva. El objetivo del CTE en la Universidad de Rice es "[fomentar] una enseñanza sobresaliente a través de prácticas basadas en la evidencia, una sólida construcción de comunidades y la investigación en ciencias pedagógicas".

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[**Graduate Psychology Programs at Rice University: A Guide for Prospective Students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-psychology-programs-rice-university-guide-prospective-students)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By: Fernanda Morales-Calva. Rice University’s Department of Psychological Sciences offers rigorous Ph.D. and Master’s programs ideal for students focused on research and applied practice.

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[**Fazendo Ph.D. em Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/fazendo-phd-em-rice-university)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By Daniela Hikari Yano. Um resumo de como é fazer um Ph.D. em Rice University por uma aluna brasileira!

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[**宿舍如家：莱斯大学研究生宿舍居住体验**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/susherujialaisidaxueyanjiushengsushejuzhutiyan)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

我目前住在莱斯大学研究生宿舍，我无比喜爱这里的生活！

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[**A Guide to Watching NCAA Games on Campus**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/guide-watching-ncaa-games-campus)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By Bohan Zhang. With 16 varsity teams competing in NCAA Division I, Rice offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy high-level sports on campus.

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[**Banking in the USA for international students Part 4: How to play the game**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/banking-usa-international-students-part-4-how-play-game)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Making the most out of your money and accounts using the advantages of the banking system works in the USA.

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[**Banking in the USA for international students Part 3: Dos and don’ts with accounts**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/banking-usa-international-students-part-3-dos-and-donts-accounts)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Understanding how the banking system works in the USA, especially for international students.

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[**Banking in the USA for international students Part 2: Credit cards and score**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/banking-usa-international-students-part-2-credit-cards-and-score)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Understanding how the banking system works in the USA, especially for international students.

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[**Banking in the USA for international students Part 1: the basics**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/banking-usa-international-students-part-1-basics)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Understanding how the banking system works in the USA, especially for international students.

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[**Enriching and Meaningful Experience as a Graduate Student Through Clubes de Ciencia Mx**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/enriching-and-meaningful-experience-graduate-student-through-clubes-de-ciencia-mx)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By Astrid Campos. From student to instructor, giving back and breaking barriers in science.

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[**Resources of Travel Grant to Support Your Academia Conference**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/resources-travel-grant-support-your-academia-conference)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By Chun-Ying Chao. Resources of conference travel grant that helps you succeed.

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[**An Honest Look at How I've Navigated Networking from Ground Zero**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/honest-look-how-ive-navigated-networking-ground-zero)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By Anna Lucas. How I have leveraged the resources in the Master of Global Affairs program to shape my professional growth and craft my career trajectory.

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[**Blending Worlds: Transitioning from Texas Medical Center to PhD at Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/blending-worlds-transitioning-texas-medical-center-phd-rice-university)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

By: Selvalakshmi Selvaraj Anand. From Research Institute to Academia: Navigating New Horizons

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[**Exploring Home and Identity Through Do Ho Suh’s Art at the Moody**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/exploring-home-and-identity-through-do-ho-suhs-art-moody)
Friday, Oct. 4, 2024

By Nathaniel Angelo Uy. Navigating Personal Spaces and Cultural Memory in the Works of Do Ho Suh at Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts

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[**Building Resilience as a Graduate Student at Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/building-resilience-graduate-student-rice-university)
Friday, Oct. 4, 2024

By Arthur Steve Tchoneteck. Rice has been a great place for me to go over and beyond the limit in order to build my resilience!

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[**A One-Woman Adventure: Buns of Glory (This One is about Burgers)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/one-woman-adventure-buns-glory-one-about-burgers)
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

By Carly Graverson. What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef!

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[**10 Networking Tips for Grad Students Who Aren’t Extroverts**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/10-networking-tips-grad-students-who-arent-extroverts)
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

By Agustin Prinetti. A guide to mastering academic events even if you're not a natural networker

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[**Tex-Mex is not Mexican**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/tex-mex-not-mexican)
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Explaining the difference between Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine, from a historical, cultural and culinary point of view.

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[**Beyond Fondren: Exploring Hidden Book Corners at Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/beyond-fondren-exploring-hidden-book-corners-rice)
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

By Bohan Zhang. Did you know that there are several other cozy book corners scattered throughout Rice where you can relax with a good book?

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[**Time Management as a Ph.D. Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/time-management-phd-student)
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

By Carly Graverson. “I’m a Ph.D. candidate, of course one of my most common phrases is ‘OMG, I’m so busy!’” - Someone on TikTok, probably

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[**Summer 2024: A Look Into My Time in Austin**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/summer-2024-look-my-time-austin)
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

By Jae'la Solomon. The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Preservations Scholars Program has molded my understanding of history, preservation, and the study of the Humanities.

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[**Three tips for improving your leadership**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/three-tips-improving-your-leadership)
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

By Chun-Ying Chao. My experience at the COLDEX Leadership Workshop at Brown University.

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[**The Buckyball—A fortuitous discovery or a clever realization?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/buckyball-fortuitous-discovery-or-clever-realization)
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

By Alan Covarrubias. This story kicks off with a blend of art and a spark of inspiration.

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[**Houston Restaurant Weeks: Indulge In the Gourmet Meals At Fine-Dining Restaurants With Discounted Prices While Helping the Community**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houston-restaurant-weeks-indulge-gourmet-meals-fine-dining-restaurants-discounted)
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

By Rui Liu. Do not miss this biggest foodie event in Houston!

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[**Exploring Houston One Cup At A Time**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/exploring-houston-one-cup-time)
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024

By Isha Chakraborty. My mission is to study in every great Houston cafe and below are a few of my current favorites!

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[**Make It Personal**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/make-it-personal)
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024

By Daziyah Sullivan: Writing a personal statement that matches a non-conforming personality.

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[**Graduate Student at Rice University During the Summer**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-student-rice-university-during-summer)
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024

By Arthur Steve Tchoneteck. Here’s a glimpse into what life is like for Rice graduate students during the summer months.

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[**Starting Fresh: Entering my first year in a brand new lab**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/starting-fresh-entering-my-first-year-brand-new-lab)
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

By Dinora Rodriguez: This is my journey of how I chose my lab and what it was like having to set it up from scratch.

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[**Enjoying Houston Ballet**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/enjoying-houston-ballet)
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

By Asahi Obata. One of my favorite things about living in Houston is having opportunities to enjoy ballet performances and take ballet lessons!

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[**Navigating Health Insurance in the U.S.: The Basics**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/navigating-health-insurance-us-basics)
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

By Salpy Kanimian. Are there any more little details I should know about the healthcare plan?

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[**Rice Life Unveiled: An African’s Houston Diary**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-life-unveiled-africans-houston-diary)
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

By Natalie Kokroko. A Ghanaian’s Perspective on Life at Rice and in Houston

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[**The Many Cafes of Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/many-cafes-houston)
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

By Rodolfo Cantu. A condensed guide to notable coffee places found in Houston, near Rice and far.

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[**The Art of Matcha**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/art-matcha)
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

By Sofia Urbina. My favorite Matcha places in Houston

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[**Animal Encounters in Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/animal-encounters-houston)
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024

By Robyn Alba. Alligators, bats, capybaras and more: affordable activities for animal enthusiasts!

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[**A taste of Africa in Houston: Discovering African Markets around Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/taste-africa-houston-discovering-african-markets-around-rice-university)
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024

By Andrews Gyane. If you're journeying through the vibrant city of Houston, searching for a slice of Africa to spice up your culinary adventures, or finding a taste of home, you're in luck!

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[**How I get my life together with Notion—quite literally**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/how-i-get-my-life-together-notion-quite-literally)
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024

By Alan Covarrubias. In this blog, I will list the top 5 most important benefits I have seen using Notion for my personal and professional needs!

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[**A One-Woman Adventure: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/one-woman-adventure-i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-ice-cream)
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024

By Carly Graverson. What can I say? I love ice cream!

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[**Go Fast Alone, or Go Far Together — the Power of International Education and Collaboration**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/go-fast-alone-or-go-far-together-power-international-education-and-collaboration)
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

The Power of International Education and Collaboration

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[**How a Club Sport Helped My Transition to Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/how-club-sport-helped-my-transition-rice)
Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2024

By Daniela Hikari Yano. Making friends in graduate school through club sports

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[**Houston Without a Car: How to Navigate Rice University and Beyond**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houston-without-car-how-navigate-rice-university-and-beyond)
Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2024

By Facundo Arredondo. Here are some tips I have learned about moving around in Houston and Rice University.

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[**Why I Chose Rice for Graduate School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/why-i-chose-rice-graduate-school)
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024

By Arthur Steve Tchoneteck. Choosing a graduate school like Rice University offers numerous advantages due to its exceptional qualities, diverse programs, student body, city environment, and other opportunities.

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[**My Journey as a Graduate Student Ambassador**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/my-journey-graduate-student-ambassador)
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024

By Arthur Steve Tchoneteck. Being a Graduate Student Ambassador at Rice University entails serving as a representative and advocate for the graduate student community.

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[**Play the Network Effect**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/play-network-effect)
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024

By Juan Segundo Hevia. Networking: The Missing Task in the Arrival Checklist!

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[**A One-Woman Adventure: Exploring Houston’s Pizza Scene**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/one-woman-adventure-exploring-houstons-pizza-scene)
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024

By Carly Graverson. Below are 7 pizzerias that Carly believes are on their way to making Houston a “pizza city.”

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[**A Runner’s Guide to Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/runners-guide-houston)
Saturday, Jun. 8, 2024

By Annie Finneran. Routes and tips for the heat and sprawl

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[**How to Make Your Own Academic Website**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/how-make-your-own-academic-website)
Friday, Jun. 7, 2024

By Emily Elia. Having a personal website is crucial for academics to showcase their CV, research, teaching, and projects, as it provides essential information for colleagues and increases awareness of their work and brand.

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[**Introduction to the International Buddy Program (IBP) at Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/introduction-international-buddy-program-ibp-rice)
Friday, Jun. 7, 2024

By Yuya Nakatani. The International Buddy Program (IBP) is a mentorship program designed to support incoming international students who are about to start their graduate life at Rice University.

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[**Business graduate student named Deloitte Foundation fellow**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/business-graduate-student-named-deloitte-foundation-fellow)
Friday, Apr. 26, 2024

By Jones School of Business. The Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship is a highly esteemed honor.

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[**Embracing Growth: My journey in the 2023-2024 Women in Leadership cohort**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/embracing-growth-my-journey-2023-2024-women-leadership-cohort)
Friday, Apr. 19, 2024

By Michelle Duran Chaves. The Doerr Institute for New Leaders has shaped my journey through my Ph.D. program.

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[**From Scholar to Startup: Navigating Entrepreneurship as a Ph.D. Student at Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/scholar-startup-navigating-entrepreneurship-phd-student-rice-university)
Friday, Apr. 5, 2024

By Carly Graverson. Starting a business as a non-business Ph.D. student can be a daunting yet rewarding endeavor.

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[**Getting Teaching Experience While in Grad School: Rice’s Center for Excellence**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/getting-teaching-experience-while-grad-school-rices-center-excellence)
Friday, Apr. 5, 2024

By Fernanda Morales-Calva. The goal of the CTE at Rice University is “[to foster] outstanding teaching through evidence-based practices, strong community building, and research in pedagogical sciences.”

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[**Unleashing Productivity: Essential Technology and Tools for Graduate Students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/unleashing-productivity-essential-technology-and-tools-graduate-students)
Friday, Apr. 5, 2024

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Technology is your friend. Take maximum advantage of it during your graduate studies!

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[**Inaugural Graduate Student Resource Fair brings Student Resources to the Grad Bubble**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/inaugural-graduate-student-resource-fair-brings-student-resources-grad-bubble)
Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024

By Carrie Willard. Graduate Student Resource Fair brings resources to the Grad Bubble.

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[**Finding Home Away from Home: The Rice Graduate Student Housing Experience**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/finding-home-away-home-rice-graduate-student-housing-experience)
Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024

By Bohan Zhang. I live in Rice Graduate Student Housing and here are the reasons why I love it!

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[**For Fulbrighters in the Engineering Professional Master’s Program, Rice is home away from home**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/fulbrighters-engineering-professional-masters-program-rice-home-away-home)
Monday, Mar. 4, 2024

Six international Fulbright students share how EPMP nurtures their career aspirations in a culturally rich environment.

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[**Houston’s Northwest China Cuisine Map**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houstons-northwest-china-cuisine-map)
Monday, Feb. 26, 2024

By Bohan Zhang. Northwest cuisine encapsulates the rich flavors of the northwestern region of China, encompassing areas such as Xinjiang, Gansu, Shaanxi, Qinghai, and Ningxia, among others.

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[**Message from Provost Dittmar and Dean Matsuda re: 2024-2025 Doctoral Stipend Increase**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/message-provost-dittmar-and-dean-matsuda-re-2024-2025-doctoral-stipend-increase)
Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

Beginning Fall Semester 2024, graduate support over 12 months will increase to a minimum of $34,000.

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[**Preparing for and Giving a Presentation at My First BIG Conference (BMES)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/preparing-and-giving-presentation-my-first-big-conference-bmes)
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

By Fariha Ahmad. Preparing to give a presentation at a conference can be intimidating the first time you do it. Here are some personal experiences from my first conference!

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[**Rice Students Soar to New Heights: Expanding Horizons Scholarship Winners Announced**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-students-soar-new-heights-expanding-horizons-scholarship-winners-announced)
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

By Cam Zapater. Designed to positively impact the community, these awards range from $2,000 to $6,000.

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[**Twelve Students Excel and Earn Wagoner Foreign Study Scholarship**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/twelve-students-excel-and-earn-wagoner-foreign-study-scholarship)
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

By Cam Zapater. The awards vary from $2,000 to $5,000 and will provide funding for research abroad.

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[**Living in Houston Without a Car? Yes, it’s Possible!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/living-houston-without-car-yes-its-possible)
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. The pedestrian guide to surviving and thriving in Houston without a car of your own.

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[**Navigating the Cosmos: A Chemistry Graduate's Journey to NASA**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/navigating-cosmos-chemistry-graduates-journey-nasa)
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024

By Carly Graverson. Carly interviews David Solti, a recent Rice graduate, about his job as a flight controller at NASA.

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[**Fantastic STEM PhD Fellowships and Where to Find Them (Part 2- A Personal Experience)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/fantastic-stem-phd-fellowships-and-where-find-them-part-2-personal-experience)
Friday, Jan. 12, 2024

By Sathvik Ajay Iyengar. As an international Ph.D. student (Indian Citizen), I have navigated the challenging landscape of fellowship applications and successfully secured two prestigious fellowships!

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[**Fantastic STEM PhD Fellowships and Where to Find Them (and how to win them too!)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/fantastic-stem-phd-fellowships-and-where-find-them-and-how-win-them-too)
Friday, Jan. 12, 2024

By Sathvik Ajay Iyengar. In this blog, we will delve into the intricate world of PhD fellowships, exploring eligibility criteria, application processes, and shedding light on my journey as an international PhD student.

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[**Take the Cake: A Sweet Celebration of Major Fellowship Winners**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/take-cake-sweet-celebration-major-fellowship-winners)
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

By Cam Zapater. The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies recognizes the accomplishments of graduate students and postdocs who have earned major fellowships, commemorating their success with a special cake.

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[**Cheese and Quackers: A Cheesy Celebration for Our Graduates**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/cheese-and-quackers-cheesy-celebration-our-graduates)
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

By Cam Zapater. At this event, the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies has acknowledged fall graduates who have successfully defended their theses.

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[**Mental Health Resources at Rice and Beyond**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/mental-health-resources-rice-and-beyond)
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023

By: Dinora N. Rodriguez. To be our best selves, we must maintain our mental health, just as we maintain our physical health through exercise and regular checkups.

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[**Feeling Overwhelmed in Grad School? Mindfulness May Be the Answer!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/feeling-overwhelmed-grad-school-mindfulness-may-be-answer)
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023

By: Carly Graverson. Incorporating mindfulness into your daily grad school routine can serve as a powerful antidote to feeling overwhelmed, offering clarity and resilience in the face of challenges.

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[**Houston’s Northern China Cuisine Map**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houstons-northern-china-cuisine-map)
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023

By Bohan Zhang. Houston boasts numerous restaurants where you can savor the flavors of northern China!

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[**Two Ph.D. students selected to participate in Global Young Scientists Summit**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/two-phd-students-selected-participate-global-young-scientists-summit)
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023

Rosa Guerra-Resendez and Chun-Ying Chao will travel to Singapore for the STEM summit.

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[**Work-Life Balance in Graduate School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/work-life-balance-graduate-school)
Monday, Nov. 13, 2023

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. In this blog, I will discuss the importance of work-life balance in graduate school, including some common barriers and practical tips to help establish this balance.

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[**Houston’s Southern China Cuisine Map**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/houstons-southern-china-cuisine-map)
Friday, Nov. 3, 2023

By Bohan Zhang. This blog will introduce the characteristics of different regional cuisines in Southern China, and I'll recommend restaurants that I find authentic.

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[**Where to find delicious food in HTX!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/where-find-delicious-food-htx)
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

By: Esther Jimenez. In this blog, I'll explore fantastic food options around the Rice campus for those without transportation and share my favorite coffee shops and restaurants outside the outer loop worth the drive.

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[**Exploring Historic Houses in Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/exploring-historic-houses-houston)
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

By Bohan Zhang. With stories hidden behind the elegant facades, these historic houses were living testaments to Houston’s past, offering visitors a captivating journey through time.

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[**Hipopótamos en Colombia: Otra Historia para Contar**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/hipopotamos-en-colombia-otra-historia-para-contar)
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023

By: Alejandra Osejo-Varona. Esta es la historia de Diego y Marcela, una de las familias que conviven con los hipopótamos en los terrenos de la antigua Hacienda Nápoles.

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[**Chocolate Nápoles: Another Story to Tell about Hippos, Drug Trafficking and Violence in Colombia**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/chocolate-napoles-another-story-tell-about-hippos-drug-trafficking-and-violence)
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023

By: Alejandra Osejo Varona. This is the story of Diego and Marcela, who belong to one of the families that live near the hippos on the grounds of the former Hacienda Nápoles, a large farm owned by drug trafficker Pablo Escobar.

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[**Day Trip from Rice: Immerse Yourself in Texas History**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/day-trip-rice-immerse-yourself-texas-history)
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023

By Bohan Zhang. Houston and its surrounding areas are home to numerous historic sites that offer a deep dive into the Lone Star State’s rich history.

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[**A Graduate Student's Guide to Harmonizing Academia and Art**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-students-guide-harmonizing-academia-and-art)
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023

By Sathvik Iyengar. In this blog post, we'll explore six ways to seamlessly fit music and arts into your graduate student life, with a personalized touch on my experiences.

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[**Seizing the Opportunities for Graduate Students at Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/seizing-opportunities-graduate-students-rice-university)
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. This blog explores growth opportunities for graduate students, including the Doerr Institute, Career Development, Wellbeing and Counseling Center, and other key resources.

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[**For Humanities Applicants: How to Contact Potential Advisors**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/humanities-applicants-how-contact-potential-advisors)
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023

By Bohan Zhang. Humanities Ph.D. programs differ by having students work with a committee rather than rotating in research groups, impacting how they contact potential advisors; here’s tailored advice for applicants.

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[**Ph.D. student in MSNE lands fellowship in Japan**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/phd-student-msne-lands-fellowship-japan)
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023

Iyengar supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

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[**Questions for a potential advisor and their research team!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/questions-potential-advisor-and-their-research-team)
Monday, Sep. 11, 2023

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Manuel explores essential questions to pose to both the principal investigator (PI) and the students in the research group before deciding to join them.

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[**My GCURS Experience: Presenting Your Research**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/my-gcurs-experience-presenting-your-research)
Monday, Sep. 11, 2023

By Carly Graverson. Carly provides us with advice on how to get our presentation ready for GCURS.

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[**Exploring Paradise: A Summer of Research in Moorea**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/exploring-paradise-summer-research-moorea)
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

By Carly E. Karrick. In Moorea, Carly conducts research on microalgae that inhabit the coral species belonging to the Symbiodiniaceae family.

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[**Lab Rotation in Grad School: Full Explanation and Tips**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/lab-rotation-grad-school-full-explanation-and-tips)
Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. Manuel explores how lab rotations work in a cohort-based graduate program.

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[**Navigating the Hidden Curriculum of Graduate School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/navigating-hidden-curriculum-graduate-school)
Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

By: Carly Graverson. Carly explores factors that shape students' educational journey, going beyond the confines of the formal curriculum.

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[**My GCURS Experience: Application Tips and Tricks**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/my-gcurs-experience-application-tips-and-tricks)
Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

By: Carly Graverson. Carly provides you with an exclusive look into the process of applying for Rice's undergraduate research symposium.

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[**My GCURS Experience**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/my-gcurs-experience)
Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

By: Carly Graverson. Carly explores what GCURS is and provides insights into the application process, drawing from her own experiences.

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[**The Weekend Has Arrived! What can you plan in H-Town?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/weekend-has-arrived-what-can-you-plan-h-town)
Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

By: Mert Akman. Mert shares his top activities that capture this city's spirit, from sports games and concerts to festivals, dining out, and exploring Houston's natural attractions.

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[**To Grad or Not to Grad: My Personal Story**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-or-not-grad-my-personal-story)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

By: Manuel Carmona Pichardo. In this blog, Manuel shares his journey to graduate school, hoping to inspire and answer questions about choosing the right program.

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[**Journey to Graduate Study in the U.S. (English Version)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/journey-graduate-study-us-english-version)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

By Wei-Hao Lee (李偉豪). Wei-Hao recounts their path to studying in the United States.

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[**Journey to Graduate Study in the U.S. (Chinese Version)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/journey-graduate-study-us-chinese-version)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

By Wei-Hao Lee (李偉豪). 魏浩讲述了赴美留学的历程。

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[**美國研究所申請經驗與我在萊斯大學的旅程**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meiguoyanjiusuoshenqingjingyanyuwozailaisidaxuedelucheng)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

謝嘉 | 博士候選人，萊斯大學生命科學系生態與演化生物學博士學程

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[**Applying to U.S. Graduate Schools and My Journey to Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/applying-us-graduate-schools-and-my-journey-rice-university)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

By Chia Hsieh. If one's career plan leans towards academic research or working in foreign companies, applying for a Ph.D. or Master's program overseas can be an excellent option.

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[**Research and Explorations in Community Ecology**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/research-and-explorations-community-ecology)
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023

By Julieanne Montaquila. Through the Expanding Horizons Scholarship, Julieanne traveled to Madagascar to conduct research on the vulnerability of our ecosystems.

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[**Exploring the Unseen Strains – A Deep Dive into Research on Musician Injuries**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/exploring-unseen-strains-deep-dive-research-musician-injuries)
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023

By Christoph Wagner. With the support of the Expanding Horizons Scholarship, Christoph was afforded the opportunity to travel to Paraguay to research injuries that affect musicians.

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[**Understanding Cervical Cancer in Mozambique: A Research Expedition**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/understanding-cervical-cancer-mozambique-research-expedition)
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023

By Maria Barra and Alexis Wilkinson. Through the Expanding Horizons fellowship we were able to travel to Mozambique to evaluate novel HPV detection tests.

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[**Reflections on a summer of research in Costa Rica**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/reflections-summer-research-costa-rica)
Tuesday, Jul. 11, 2023

By Annie Finneran. I am proud to say this was a successful field season. Overall, I have nearly 8,000 wildlife photos and over 800 hours of recordings.

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[**Journey to Ecuador: Empowering Communities with Clean Water**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/journey-ecuador-empowering-communities-clean-water)
Sunday, Jul. 9, 2023

By Eliana Cadena Semanate and Sarah Glass. On our first of four workdays we hiked many miles of mountainous terrain to visit the sources of the community’s water.

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[**To Grad School or Not to Grad School: Weighing the Pros and Cons**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-school-or-not-grad-school-weighing-pros-and-cons)
Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2023

By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. At a crossroads with your decision? Let's dissect and discuss the five most talked-about “pros” of grad school.

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[**From strangers to friends: making connections in grad school**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/strangers-friends-making-connections-grad-school)
Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2023

By Chun-Ying Chao. I still remember the night I received the graduate school admission offer. It was midnight in Taiwan, and I was too excited to sleep.

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[**Life as a Muslim Student in Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/life-muslim-student-houston)
Tuesday, May. 9, 2023

By Fariha Ahmad. Life as a Muslim student away from family and home can feel lonely. Here are some ways to connect with the Muslim community in Houston.

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[**Managing Chronic Illness as a Ph.D. Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/managing-chronic-illness-phd-student)
Tuesday, May. 9, 2023

By Fariha Ahmad. Maintaining your health during your graduate career can be difficult; here are my tips for how to do both.

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[**Finding community as a graduate student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/finding-community-graduate-student)
Tuesday, May. 9, 2023

By Sathvik Iyengar. Building a sense of community on campus is crucial for graduate students to thrive academically and personally.

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[**International Focus: Ten Tips on connecting with potential advisers**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/international-focus-ten-tips-connecting-potential-advisers)
Tuesday, May. 9, 2023

By Sathvik Iyengar. How do you go about contacting a professor who could potentially be your adviser?

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[**What to Expect When Moving to Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/what-expect-when-moving-houston)
Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023

By Niklas Gross. I had to ask myself: What would it actually be like to live in Texas, especially in a city like Houston?

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[**Grad student life at Rice: Joshua Moore connects with advocacy and Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-student-life-rice-joshua-moore-connects-advocacy-and-houston)
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

Joshua Moore is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Biochemistry and Cell Biology program at Rice University.

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Phelecia Scotland**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-phelecia-scotland)
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

Scotland shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Joshua Moore**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-joshua-moore)
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

Moore shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Kashif Liaqat**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-kashif-liaqat)
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

Liaqat shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Madelyn Castro**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-madelyn-castro)
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

Castro shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Women in STEM Program at Rice University - Cooperation between the US, Japan, and Taiwan**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/women-stem-program-rice-university-cooperation-between-us-japan-and-taiwan)
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

Five students from National Taiwan University and National Chung-Hsing University enjoyed an incredible opportunity to participate in the Female STEM @ Rice University-MACHI program.

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[**GPS Fellowship Coaching Program helps grad students win NSF fellowships**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/gps-fellowship-coaching-program-helps-grad-students-win-nsf-fellowships)
Sunday, Apr. 16, 2023

Graduate Research Fellowships granted to 32 Rice-affiliated students for 2023; another 6 awarded honorable mention.

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[**How RCEL Enriched My Ph.D. Career (And I’m Not Even an Engineer!)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/how-rcel-enriched-my-phd-career-and-im-not-even-engineer)
Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023

By Carly Graverson

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[**Setting a Syllabus for the Post-Exam Semesters**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/setting-syllabus-post-exam-semesters)
Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023

By Nina Cook: Graduate school is hard – but it helps to have a plan.

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[**Presenting at Your First Conference Presentation**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/presenting-your-first-conference-presentation)
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023

By Karyssa Courey

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[**Quick & Cheap Eats around Rice—My Favorite Spots in my First Year**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/quick-cheap-eats-around-rice-my-favorite-spots-my-first-year)
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023

By Viraj Ghosh: Grad school is hard work, and fueling up is important. If you’re looking for quick and delicious meals close to Rice, here are some of my favorite spots!

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Lucas Hildebrand Pires da Cunha**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-lucas-hildebrand-pires-da-cunha)
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023

Hildebrand Pires da Cunha shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Candela Cicinelli**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-candela-cicinelli)
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023

Cicinelli shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Yingru Song**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-yingru-song)
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023

Yingru Song shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Daziyah Sullivan**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-daziyah-sullivan)
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023

Sullivan shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Astrid Campos**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-astrid-campos)
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023

Campos shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Sadie Brasel**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-sadie-brasel)
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023

Brasel shares their interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Victoria Granja**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-victoria-granja)
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023

Granja shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Viraj Ghosh**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-viraj-ghosh)
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023

Ghosh shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Transitioning to Graduate Life pt. 2**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/transitioning-graduate-life-pt-2)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Viraj Ghosh: Transitioning to graduate life isn’t always easy. Here are some of the things that I didn’t expect and had to learn as I uprooted to move from California to Houston!

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[**Transitioning to Graduate Life pt. 1**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/transitioning-graduate-life-pt-1)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Viraj Ghosh: Transitioning to graduate life isn’t always easy. Here are some of the things that I didn’t expect and had to learn as I uprooted to move from California to Houston!

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[**How to Create a Work-Life Balance in Grad School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/how-create-work-life-balance-grad-school)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Joshua Samba: Wondering how to have a life when all you have time for is work? Here are 3 great tips for establishing a healthy work-life balance!

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[**Finding Your People in Grad School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/finding-your-people-grad-school)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Joshua Samba: Starting a new journey is scary, and doing it alone is even scarier; here are some tips to help you build community to make the transition easier.

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[**What I Wish I Knew as a First Year Ph.D. Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/what-i-wish-i-knew-first-year-phd-student)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Jeannette Ingabire: 4th year SSPB student Jeannette Ingabire shares some advice she would give to herself when she started graduate school.

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[**Finding a Ph.D. advisor**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/finding-phd-advisor)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Onyekachi Idigo: Picking a school and program is not the only decision you will have to make during your graduate school search process.

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[**Advice From the Future: What I Wish I Knew as a First-Year**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/advice-future-what-i-wish-i-knew-first-year)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Joshua Samba: I went through it so you wouldn’t have to; here are my 5 top tips for surviving grad school!

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[**The Hidden Treasures at Rice that a New Graduate Student Should Know**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/hidden-treasures-rice-new-graduate-student-should-know)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Bohan Zhang: After thinking back to my first semester as a Rice graduate, here is the advice that I would give myself...

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[**Applying to Grad School 101**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/applying-grad-school-101)
Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

By Fernanda Morales Calva

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[**Feel like a fraud?: How to combat Imposter Syndrome**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/feel-fraud-how-combat-imposter-syndrome)
Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023

By Nina Cook: Imposter Syndrome happens to the us all, but it does not define us.

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[**Healthy Habits for a P.E.A.C.E.-Full Life**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/healthy-habits-peace-full-life)
Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023

By: Nina Cook: It is never too late to start a new habit!

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[**Crumbling Ph.D. Science Down to the High-School Level**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/crumbling-phd-science-down-high-school-level)
Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023

By: Sathvik Iyengar: During Summer 2022, the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (IBB) at Rice University renewed its Summer Academy Program (SAST) for High School Students after a nearly 2-year COVID-induced lacuna.

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[**Teaching During a Pandemic**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/teaching-during-pandemic)
Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023

By: Sathvik Iyengar: Through one of the courses (UNIV501: Research on Teaching and Learning), as a part of the Certificate Program on Teaching and Learning at Rice, I explore a question that has been nagging academics for a while now:

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[**What’s Next after Graduate School?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/whats-next-after-graduate-school)
Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023

By: Njideka (Syndi) Nnorom: Graduating may be the end goal, but the journey truly begins after you cross the stage.

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[**A Day in the Life while Visiting Madagascar**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/day-life-while-visiting-madagascar)
Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023

Rice's Ecology Ph.D. student Daniel Gorczynski provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Madagascar to further research

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Debadrita Jana**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-debadrita-jana)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Jana shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Elsa Acosta de Anda**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-elsa-acosta-de-anda)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Acosta de Anda shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Jeannette Ingabire**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-jeannette-ingabire)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Ingabire shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Neethu Pottackal**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-neethu-pottackal)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Pottackal shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Niklas Gross**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-niklas-gross)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Gross shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Marc-Ansy Laguerre**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-marc-ansy-laguerre)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Laguerre shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Dallas Havens**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-dallas-havens)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Havens shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Alina Chow**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-alina-chow)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Chow shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Vinod Kumar**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-vinod-kumar)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Kumar shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Ying Chen**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-ying-chen)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Chen shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Fariha Ahmad**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-fariha-ahmad)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Ahmad shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Autumn Bruncz**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-autumn-bruncz)
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Bruncz shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Carlos Taveras**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-carlos-taveras)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Taveras shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Robin Mo**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-robin-mo)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Mo shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Onyekachi Idigo**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-onyekachi-idigo)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Idigo shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Ahmad Elgazzar**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-ahmad-elgazzar)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Elgazzar shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Edgar Ruiz**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-edgar-ruiz)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Edgar Ruiz shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Wei-Hao Lee**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-wei-hao-lee)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Lee shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Karyssa Courey**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-karyssa-courey)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Courey shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Bohan Zhang**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-bohan-zhang)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Zhang shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Baifu Chen**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-baifu-chen)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Chen shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Jason Uwaeze**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-jason-uwaeze)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Uwaeze shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Chi Hun “Will” Choi**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-chi-hun-will-choi)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Choi shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Rosa Selenia Guerra-Resendez**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-rosa-selenia-guerra-resendez)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Guerra-Resendez shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Mirae Sunny Kim**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-mirae-sunny-kim)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023

Kim shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Chia Hsieh**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-chia-hsieh)
Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Hsieh shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Learning Black history in Houston’s Fourth Ward**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/learning-black-history-houstons-fourth-ward)
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

Students and members of the Rice community visited the Rutherford B.H. Yates Museum in Freedmen’s Town as part of Rice’s Black History Month programming.

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[**Rice graduate studies office throws ‘Night at the Museum’ bash**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-graduate-studies-office-throws-night-museum-bash)
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

Rice’s Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies hosted its annual “A Night at the Museum” graduate student recruitment event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Morian Hall of Paleontology.

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[**Religious Diversity Management at Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/religious-diversity-management-rice)
Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

By Ubong-Abasi Akpan: No matter your religious denomination, there is a place for you at Rice!

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[**Selecting Your Master’s Thesis Committee Members**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/selecting-your-masters-thesis-committee-members)
Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

By Karyssa Courey: Selecting a thesis committee is like completing a puzzle! Every piece of this process is very valuable to have the right fit for your committee!

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[**Requesting a Recommendation Letter**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/requesting-recommendation-letter)
Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

By Daziyah Sullivan: You know who you want to request a letter of rec from, but it’s the asking that’s the stressor now. Have no fear, that’s what this blog is about!

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[**Conducting Fieldwork in Graduate School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/conducting-fieldwork-graduate-school)
Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

5th year graduate student Emily Elia shares some advice for conducting dissertation fieldwork during grad school

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[**Rice resources that will make you a better Ph.D. student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-resources-will-make-you-better-phd-student)
Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

By Robin Mo: a Ph.D. is more than just research

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[**How to Prepare for Your First Year as a Bioengineering Ph.D. Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/how-prepare-your-first-year-bioengineering-phd-student)
Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

By Fariha Ahmad: Balancing rotations, classes, and a work-life balance can sound difficult... here is whats in store and how to manage it.

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[**What to Expect and Do on a Ph.D. Visiting Weekend (and What Questions to Ask!)**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/what-expect-and-do-phd-visiting-weekend-and-what-questions-ask)
Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

By Carly Graverson: To make sure you make the best decision, here is what to expect and do on a Ph.D. visiting weekend.

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[**Applying to Rice as a Fulbrighter**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/applying-rice-fulbrighter)
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

By Fernanda Morales: So, you’ve gotten a Fulbright to complete graduate studies in the United States… Now what?

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[**Q&A: Where and When to Work**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/qa-where-and-when-work)
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

By Nina Cook: Are you managing time or is time managing you?

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[**Grad student life at Rice: Vanessa Espinoza gets a Ph.D. at her dream school**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-student-life-rice-vanessa-espinoza-gets-phd-her-dream-school)
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

Dr. Vanessa Espinoza is a recent Ph.D. graduate from the Chemistry program at Rice University.

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Rodrigo Ibarra**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-rodrigo-ibarra)
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

Ibarra shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Michelle Durán-Chaves**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-michelle-duran-chaves)
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

Durán-Chaves shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Joshua Samba**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-joshua-samba)
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

Samba shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Carly Graverson**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-carly-graverson)
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

Graverson shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Ubong-Abasi Akpan**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-ubong-abasi-akpan)
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

Akpan shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Sathvik Ajay Iyengar**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-sathvik-ajay-iyengar)
Monday, Jan. 23, 2023

Iyengar shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Nhi Le**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-nhi-le)
Monday, Jan. 23, 2023

Le shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Marquise Bell**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-marquise-bell)
Monday, Jan. 23, 2023

Bell shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Nina Cook**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-nina-cook)
Monday, Jan. 23, 2023

Cook shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Ellie Chen**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-ellie-chen)
Monday, Jan. 23, 2023

Chen shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Fernanda Morales-Calva**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-fernanda-morales-calva)
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Morales-Calva shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Emily Elia**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-emily-elia)
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Elia shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Njideka "Syndi" Nnorom**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-njideka-syndi-nnorom)
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Nnorom shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Utana Umezaki**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-utana-umezaki)
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Umezaki shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Meet Rice’s Graduate Ambassador Chun-Ying Chao**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-rices-graduate-ambassador-chun-ying-chao)
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Chao shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students

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[**Rice Awards Expanding Horizons Scholarships to nine graduate students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-awards-expanding-horizons-scholarships-nine-graduate-students)
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023

Award amounts range from $2,000 - $6,000 and will support research

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[**LA Communities & Site Visits**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/la-communities-site-visits)
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Rice's English Ph.D. students Sonia Del Hierro and Sophia Martinez Abbud provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Los Angeles to further research

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[**Forming a Community: Travel to Los Angeles**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/forming-community-travel-los-angeles)
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Rice's English Ph.D. students Sonia Del Hierro and Sophia Martinez Abbud provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Los Angeles to further research

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[**Rice Awards Wagoner Scholarships to 14 graduate students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-awards-wagoner-scholarships-14-graduate-students)
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Award amounts range from $2,000 - $5,000 and will support research abroad

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[**Reflections on a Successful Field Season**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/reflections-successful-field-season)
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Eric Wuesthoff provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Madagascar to further research

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[**PEOPLE! - The Backbone of Science & Conservation**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/people-backbone-science-conservation)
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Eric Wuesthoff provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Madagascar to further research

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[**Seven Weeks in Madagascar**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/seven-weeks-madagascar)
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Eric Wuesthoff provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Madagascar to further research

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[**Beginning Fieldwork as a PhD Student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/beginning-fieldwork-phd-student)
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Eric Wuesthoff provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Madagascar to further research

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[**Peasant Struggles for an Inclusive Future in the Colombian High Mountains**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/peasant-struggles-inclusive-future-colombian-high-mountains)
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022

By Alejandra Osejo Varona - Graduate Student -Ph.D. Anthropology

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[**US names two Rice students inaugural Quad Fellows**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/us-names-two-rice-students-inaugural-quad-fellows)
Monday, Dec. 12, 2022

Utana Umezaki, Sathvik Ajay Iyengar among 100 invited to multinational scholarship program.

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[**Seiichi Matsuda receives top honors for leadership in graduate education**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/seiichi-matsuda-receives-top-honors-leadership-graduate-education)
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022

Rice Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Seiichi Matsuda has been named the recipient of the 2022 Debra W. Stewart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education

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[**So Long and Thanks for All the Fish**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/so-long-and-thanks-all-fish)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Robert Laroche provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Niger, Africa to further research

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[**Sauropod Island**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/sauropod-island)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Robert Laroche provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Niger, Africa to further research

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[**A Third of the Way Through**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/third-way-through)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Robert Laroche provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Niger, Africa to further research

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[**Fish in the Desert**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/fish-desert)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Robert Laroche provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Niger, Africa to further research

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[**Three Holotypes and a Cow**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/three-holotypes-and-cow)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Robert Laroche provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Niger, Africa to further research

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[**Start of an Adventure**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/start-adventure)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Rice's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Robert Laroche provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Niger, Africa to further research

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[**Hot Science at Cordón Caulle**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/hot-science-cordon-caulle)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Rice's Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Ph.D. student Patrick Phelps provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to Chile to further research

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[**The Sweetest Treat: 'Take the Cake' Annual Celebration of Fellowship Winners**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/sweetest-treat-take-cake-annual-celebration-fellowship-winners)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Rice's fellowship winners bring sweet tooths to the annual 'Take the Cake' celebration

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[**Trip to South Korea, Thanks to the Expanding Horizons Fellowship!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/trip-south-korea-thanks-expanding-horizons-fellowship)
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022

Rice's Economics Ph.D. student Ji-Hee Lee provides 'a day in the life' for their trip to South Korea to further research

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[**Rice raises its minimum Ph.D. stipend to $32,000, increases Adams-Moseley Loan**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-raises-its-minimum-phd-stipend-32000-increases-adams-moseley-loan)
Monday, Nov. 28, 2022

The changes will take effect July 1.

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[**EducationUSA advances Rice's global presence to prospective students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/educationusa-advances-rices-global-presence-prospective-students)
Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

EducationUSA makes it easier to connect to Rice University, explore graduate opportunities and application process

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[**Grad student life at Rice: Njideka "Syndi" Nnorom mixes research with a purpose**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-student-life-rice-njideka-syndi-nnorom-mixes-research-purpose)
Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

Njideka Nnorom (Syndi) is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program at Rice University.

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[**Rice Business No. 1 for entrepreneurship, No. 5 for online MBA**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-business-no-1-entrepreneurship-no-5-online-mba)
Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

Rice Business received top billing on two prominent lists rating academic excellence.

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[**Hippos in Colombia: What to do with them?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/hippos-colombia-what-do-them)
Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

By Alejandra Osejo Varona - Graduate Student -Ph.D. Anthropology

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[**Rice, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur commit to cooperate on research**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-indian-institute-technology-kanpur-commit-cooperate-research)
Monday, Nov. 14, 2022

Energy, environment, health, computer science among initiatives for Rice-IITK Collaborative Center

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[**Grad student life with Rosa Selenia Guerra Resendez**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-student-life-rosa-selenia-guerra-resendez-0)
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

Rosa Selenia Guerra Resendez is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Systems, Synthetic and Physical Biology program.

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[**Expanding Horizons Fellowship - Coffee Production in Colombia**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/expanding-horizons-fellowship-coffee-production-colombia)
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022

By Carlos Andrade: Modeling and analyzing the processes necessary to increase organic coffee production in Colombia.

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[**Rice University to offer doctoral application fee waivers to all eligible students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-university-offer-doctoral-application-fee-waivers-all-eligible-students)
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022

Eligible students can request their free application fee waiver through Nov. 6.

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[**Staying Physically Active in Graduate School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/staying-physically-active-graduate-school)
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

By Carly Graverson: Activity improves physical, emotional, and mental health during grad school!

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[**Off-Campus Housing Resources for International Students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/campus-housing-resources-international-students)
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

By Chun-Ying Chao: Finding the right place to stay does not have to be a scavenger hunt!

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[**Keep a Running List of Your Accomplishments**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/keep-running-list-your-accomplishments)
Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022

By Daziyah Sullivan: You have so many accomplishments, big and small. Everything about you has led you here.

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[**Writing your first (second? third?) paper**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/writing-your-first-second-third-paper)
Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

By Ivan Rosa de Siqueira: The concept of a “good” paper is obviously variable, yet, scientific writing overall relies on a number of common, basic roots.

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[**Why do summer undergrad research?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/why-do-summer-undergrad-research)
Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

By Ying Chen: Undergrad research experience gave me the confidence to apply for graduate school!

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[**Coming to Rice as an international student**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/coming-rice-international-student)
Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

By Utana Umezaki: Rice is always welcoming international students and has many cultural events/communities that you can be part of!

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[**Managing Time Without Classes**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/managing-time-without-classes)
Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

By Emily Elia: Imposing structure onto your schedule is one way to bring more organization back into your life.

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[**Reach out to a Graduate Student Ambassador!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/reach-out-graduate-student-ambassador)
Monday, Sep. 5, 2022

By Daziyah Sullivan: So, you’re interested in finding a university, but how do you find out what it’s like to actually be a student at that university?

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[**Rice University Culture: From an International Student’s Perspective**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-university-culture-international-students-perspective)
Monday, Aug. 15, 2022

Johanna Castellanos of Colombia and Ekaterina Trimbach of Russia share their experience with Rice's unique culture.

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[**Rice is now GRE-optional, will grant fee waivers to graduates of Texas schools**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-now-gre-optional-will-grant-fee-waivers-graduates-texas-schools)
Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022

Rice Graduate Studies is not requiring the GRE for 2023 admission, but will provide students with the option of submitting those scores

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[**GCURS alumna joins Rice University faculty**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/gcurs-alumna-joins-rice-university-faculty)
Monday, May. 30, 2022

Samantha Yruegas first visited Rice to speak at GPS' Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium about a decade ago.

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[**Interviewing with potential Ph.D. advisors**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/interviewing-potential-phd-advisors)
Monday, May. 23, 2022

By Daziyah Sullivan: So, you're interviewing with advisors? Why not try to be yourself? Daziyah shares her advice to students looking to leave a lasting impression.

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[**Rice Awards Wagoner Scholarships to six graduate students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-awards-wagoner-scholarships-six-graduate-students)
Friday, May. 6, 2022

Award amounts range from $2,000 - $15,000 and will support research abroad

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[**Eight graduate students win Special Endowed Fellowships, funding**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/eight-graduate-students-win-special-endowed-fellowships-funding)
Wednesday, May. 4, 2022

The selection process for these fellowships is highly competitive and by nomination only.

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[**アメリカ大学院について | About American Graduate School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/amerikadaxueyuannitsuite-about-american-graduate-school)
Friday, Apr. 29, 2022

Natsumi Komatsu, graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering shares her advice to Japanese students planning on pursuing a graduate degree in the United States!

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[**Writing a killer Statement of Purpose**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/writing-killer-statement-purpose)
Thursday, Apr. 28, 2022

By Ivan Rosa de Siqueira: Learn more about this important component of grad school applications and how you can write an effective SOP!

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[**NSF awards 38 Graduate Research Fellowships to Rice students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/nsf-awards-38-graduate-research-fellowships-rice-students)
Monday, Apr. 25, 2022

The prestigious fellowships are intended to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers through support of their graduate educations.

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[**So you’ve accepted your grad school offer…now what?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/so-youve-accepted-your-grad-school-offernow-what)
Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022

What should you be doing after accepting a grad school offer? Walk through the Rice process with us!

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[**US News grad school rankings give high marks to Rice programs**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/us-news-grad-school-rankings-give-high-marks-rice-programs)
Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022

A total of 19 graduate programs at Rice University rank among the nation’s top 25 in their categories in the latest edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools.”

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[**'A Night at the Museum' sees triumphant return**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/night-museum-sees-triumphant-return)
Monday, Mar. 28, 2022

Nearly 450 guests and 10 departments participated in GPS' annual recruiting event.

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[**What does it mean to be a GEM Fellow?**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/what-does-it-mean-be-gem-fellow)
Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022

By Daziyah Sullivan. Thinking about applying for a GEM Fellowship? Learn all about the process from a current fellow!

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[**Viva Valhalla, Rice's Graduate Student Bar!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/viva-valhalla-rices-graduate-student-bar)
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

By Dan Gorczynski. Loosen that tie, grab a cold drink and get ready to learn all about Rice's own grad student bar, Valhalla!

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[**Grad School: Expectations vs. Reality**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-expectations-vs-reality)
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

By Emily Elia: Tips on how your grad school expectations may change once you're in the thick of things!

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[**Grad School 101: Making Virtual Conferences work for you**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-making-virtual-conferences-work-you)
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

By Emily Elia: Make the most of virtual events in order to develop research and your professional networks!

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[**Grad School 101: What to expect during year one**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-what-expect-during-year-one)
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

By Emily Elia: Here are some common things you may experience during your first year of graduate school.

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[**Grad School 101: Make visiting weekends work for you**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-make-visiting-weekends-work-you)
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

By Emily Elia: Visiting weekends are a great opportunity to get a feel for the culture of a graduate program.

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[**Grad School 101: Discover your research interests!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-discover-your-research-interests)
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

By Emily Elia: You can develop your research interests as you navigate grad school.

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[**Grad School 101: 4 easy ways to prep for your first year of grad school**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-school-101-4-easy-ways-prep-your-first-year-grad-school)
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

By Emily Elia: To prepare for your first year, it's worth it to focus on the logistical aspect of this new life change.

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[**Grad School 101: Finding an adviser**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-finding-adviser)
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

By Emily Elia: Finding an adviser that is a good match can have a huge influence on your graduate school experience.

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[**Coincidence leads grad student on musical journey to Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/coincidence-leads-grad-student-musical-journey-rice-university)
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022

By Jennifer Hunter. Graduate student Clara Saitkoulov describes the coincidences that led her to the Shepherd School of Music, and the opportunities she has had during her studies.

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[**Know Your Wellbeing Resources**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/know-your-wellbeing-resources)
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022

By Daziyah Sullivan, Wellbeing Director for Rice’s Graduate Student Association.

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[**Grad School 101: Writing the Personal Statement**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-writing-personal-statement)
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022

By Emily Elia: Tips to help make your personal statement as strong as possible!

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[**Getting involved in Grad School**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/getting-involved-grad-school)
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022

By Daziyah Sullivan. In graduate school, a strong community and the freedom to pursue your passions are essential to academic success. Read on for Daziyah’s tips to have a fulfilling grad school experience!

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[**Making the switch from MSI to PWI**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/making-switch-msi-pwi)
Monday, Dec. 20, 2021

Current grad student Daziyah Sullivan discusses her experience in switching from a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) to a predominately White Institution (PWI), and shares her advice for students considering the same.

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[**Students ‘Take the Cake’ in GPS’ largest award ceremony to date**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/students-take-cake-gps-largest-award-ceremony-date)
Friday, Dec. 10, 2021

Two million calories in cake were distributed at the annual celebration of fellowship winners

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[**'Amazing in every way'**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/amazing-every-way)
Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021

Rice mourns death of Fulbright engineer Ricardo Poveda Calderon

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[**Meet the Ambassadors: Victoria Granja!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/meet-ambassadors-victoria-granja)
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021

A true rockstar - in and out of the lab!

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[**Rice hosts undergraduate research symposium, welcomes participants back to the Rice campus**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-hosts-undergraduate-research-symposium-welcomes-participants-back-rice)
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021

Rice welcomed scholars from 19 countries and 33 states

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[**Meet the Ambassadors: Jauhara Ferguson**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/meet-ambassadors-jauhara-ferguson)
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021

Jauhara Ferguson found that research can have a big impact on the wellbeing of people around the world.

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[**Rice to host annual undergraduate research symposium Oct. 16**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-host-annual-undergraduate-research-symposium-oct-16)
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021

Applications are now open. GCURS is open to scholars from around the world and will be held in a hybrid format due to the ongoing pandemic.

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[**Rice will again go GRE-optional for most grad programs, will grant fee waivers to graduates of Texas schools**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-will-again-go-gre-optional-most-grad-programs-will-grant-fee-waivers-graduates-texas)
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021

Rice Graduate Studies is not requiring the GRE for Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 admission, but will provide students with the option of submitting those scores

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[**Rice Awards Wagoner Scholarships to nine graduate students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-awards-wagoner-scholarships-nine-graduate-students)
Thursday, Jun. 10, 2021

Award amounts range from $2,000 - $15,000 and will support research abroad

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[**The Mighty Ducks: GPS’ quirky tradition**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/mighty-ducks-gps-quirky-tradition)
Thursday, Apr. 15, 2021

When students have their ducks in a row, GPS marks the occasion.

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[**Writing your thesis: Tips for successful, self-directed progress!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/writing-your-thesis-tips-successful-self-directed-progress)
Monday, Apr. 12, 2021

By Emily Elia: Words of wisdom about how to stay productive when your work schedule is self-directed.

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[**My Experience as a Fulbright Scholar**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/my-experience-fulbright-scholar)
Monday, Mar. 15, 2021

By Marc-Ansy Laguerre: Advice for Prospective International Graduate Students planning to study in the U.S.

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[**Graduate Student Ambassadors create connections**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/graduate-student-ambassadors-create-connections)
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021

A dynamic team of Graduate Student Ambassadors share their expertise, experience and wisdom.

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[**Rice Bytes - just push play!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-bytes-just-push-play)
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020

Help bring some bite-sized samples of Rice to the masses!

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[**Staying current with the latest research**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/staying-current-latest-research)
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020

By Emily Elia: How do you make sure you’re on top of new studies? Where do you even begin? Read on for some tips on how to stay current with new research during your time in grad school.

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[**Blog Series: Becoming a Fulbrighter - Part IV**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-series-becoming-fulbrighter-part-iv)
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020

By Santiago Lopez: The standardized tests are without a doubt one of the most stressful parts of applying to Fulbright, and ultimately, to grad school in the U.S.

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[**Grad School 101: Building your online presence**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-building-your-online-presence)
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020

By Emily Elia: The internet and social media can be powerful tools when it comes to establishing yourself as a scholar, networking, and promoting your research.

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[**Feeling at home in the U.S.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/feeling-home-us)
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020

By Rosa Guerra Resendez: As an international student, coping with homesickness can be tough. Rosa shares her insights on how to feel more at home in the U.S.

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[**Grad School 101: The Houston Experience**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-school-101-houston-experience)
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020

By Emily Elia: Houston has a lot to offer, and the city is a great home during your time at Rice.

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[**Networking at a (virtual) conference**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/networking-virtual-conference)
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020

By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Although virtual conferences might seem complicated, there are many ways that you can still network with potential collaborators at these online events.

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[**Becoming a Fulbrighter - Part III**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/becoming-fulbrighter-part-iii)
Monday, Oct. 12, 2020

By Santiago Lopez: Recommenders are the experts that lawyers bring to the trial in support of their final arguments. Organize meetings to show them application materials, and to explain your professional and academic goals

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[**Blog Series: Becoming a Fulbrighter – Part II**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-series-becoming-fulbrighter-part-ii)
Monday, Oct. 5, 2020

By Santiago Lopez: How to captivate your readers in your Fulbright statement.

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[**Preparing for the GRE and English Proficiency Exams**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/preparing-gre-and-english-proficiency-exams)
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Though some schools have gone GRE-optional due to COVID-19 (including Rice), some programs may strongly encourage score submissions.

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[**Seven Rice resources to check out now!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/seven-rice-resources-check-out-now)
Thursday, Sep. 24, 2020

By Emily Elia: Rice has a myriad of resources aimed to help its grad students achieve academic success, develop professionally, and enjoy life in Houston.

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[**Grad School Tips: Finding an adviser**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-tips-finding-adviser)
Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2020

By Rosa Guerra Resendez: The first step for finding an advisor is to reach out via email, even if you have not been admitted to the program yet.

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[**Blog Series: Becoming a Fulbrighter – Part I**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/blog-series-becoming-fulbrighter-part-i)
Monday, Sep. 14, 2020

By Santiago Lopez: My journey to becoming a Fulbright Scholar.

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[**Grad School Tips: connecting with faculty**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-school-tips-connecting-faculty)
Monday, Sep. 14, 2020

By Rosa Guerra Resendez: Tips on how to draft a clear and professional email to address a potential advisor as a grad school applicant.

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[**Realizing a passion for research through GCURS**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/realizing-passion-research-through-gcurs)
Friday, Sep. 11, 2020

Astrid Campos Mata: “The most important thing is how you can contribute to the world and research is my way to do that.”

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[**GCURS smooths the way to grad school**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/gcurs-smooths-way-grad-school)
Friday, Sep. 11, 2020

By Rosa Guerra Resendez: How the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium made it easier to apply to grad school

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[**Rice to host undergraduate research symposium**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/rice-host-undergraduate-research-symposium)
Friday, Sep. 11, 2020

The Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium invites applicants from all over the world to participate in the Oct. 31 virtual symposium.

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[**Grad School 101: Tips for TA-ing Virtually**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-school-101-tips-ta-ing-virtually)
Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020

By Emily Elia: Easy-to-implement tips to help your virtual TA experience run more smoothly this semester.

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[**Rice goes GRE-optional for grad programs, will grant fee waivers to graduates of Texas schools**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-goes-gre-optional-grad-programs-will-grant-fee-waivers-graduates-texas-schools)
Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020

Rice joins a number of U.S. graduate programs that have temporarily suspended the GRE requirement.

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[**Grad School 101: Learning from (and through) COVID-19**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-learning-and-through-covid-19)
Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020

By Emily Elia: Effective strategies for managing your time and your work

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[**Grad School 101: Why grad school? Emily explains.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-why-grad-school-emily-explains)
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020

By Emily Elia: My journey to grad school - and lessons learned along the way.

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[**Grad School 101: Get to know Rice's student organizations**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-school-101-get-know-rices-student-organizations)
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020

By Emily Elia: Grad students make up about half of Rice’s student body, and our campus is full of organizations and activities aimed at graduate student life!

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[**Grad School 101: Finding Housing in Houston**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-finding-housing-houston)
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020

By Emily Elia: There are a number of different housing options for graduate students in Houston!

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[**Grad Applications 101: Getting Letters of Rec**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-applications-101-getting-letters-rec)
Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2020

By Emily Elia: Who should you ask for a letter of recommendation? How do you ask?

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[**Donald wins NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/donald-wins-nsf-postdoctoral-fellowship)
Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020

Donald will study honeybees and their impact on pollination networks in New Zealand.

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[**Sophia Andaloro first Rice student to win NNSA SSGF fellowship**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/sophia-andaloro-first-rice-student-win-nnsa-ssgf-fellowship)
Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020

Andaloro is the first Rice University student to the prestigious fellowship.

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[**Grad School 101: How to apply for Academic Fellowships**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-101-how-apply-academic-fellowships)
Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020

By CJ Barberan: A fellowship can provide you the freedom to work on a research area of your choosing.

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[**Grad School 101: New Challenges in the time of COVID**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/current-news/grad-school-101-new-challenges-time-covid)
Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020

By Emily Elia: What I've learned this fall and how I'm applying it to the spring semester.

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[**Grad Applications 101: Give yourself time!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-applications-101-give-yourself-time)
Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020

By Emily Elia: For many programs at Rice, applications open on or around September 1 each year.

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[**Six strategies for staying motivated during the COVID-19 pandemic**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/six-strategies-staying-motivated-during-covid-19-pandemic-0)
Thursday, May. 21, 2020

By Emily Elia: Below are some simple tips for staying motivated during this time.

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[**5 simple steps to organizing a virtual journal club**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/5-simple-steps-organizing-virtual-journal-club)
Tuesday, May. 5, 2020

By Kim Gonzalez Hohlt '17: An easy way to keep up with your peers and stay in the know about your research area is to start a virtual journal club!

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[**Three Ph.D. grads win NSF postdoctoral fellowships**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/three-phd-grads-win-nsf-postdoctoral-fellowships)
Monday, May. 4, 2020

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[**Rice to offer new master’s degree in applied chemical sciences**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-offer-new-master%25E2%2580%2599s-degree-applied-chemical-sciences)
Monday, Apr. 27, 2020

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[**In this together: Rice students, Korean kids forge mutually beneficial bonds**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/together-rice-students-korean-kids-forge-mutually-beneficial-bonds%25C2%25A0)
Friday, Apr. 24, 2020

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[**More than two dozen Rice students win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, funding**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/more-two-dozen-rice-students-win-nsf-graduate-research-fellowships-funding)
Friday, Apr. 17, 2020

Over 30 recipients of this year’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships are Rice students, incoming students or alumni.

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[**Finding work-life balance in our work-from-home life**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/finding-work-life-balance-our-work-home-life)
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020

By Emily Elia: We're sharing some popular tactics to improve work-life balance.

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[**Six strategies for staying motivated during the COVID-19 pandemic**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/six-strategies-staying-motivated-during-covid-19-pandemic)
Monday, Apr. 6, 2020

By Emily Elia: I'm sharing some simple tips for staying motivated during this unusual time.

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[**“I do,” just in time: Newlywed grad students rush to return to Rice from India**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/%25E2%2580%259Ci-do%25E2%2580%259D-just-time-newlywed-grad-students-rush-return-rice-india)
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2020

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[**Tips & Tricks: Virtual thesis defense and submission**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/tips-tricks-virtual-thesis-defense-and-submission)
Monday, Mar. 30, 2020

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[**Rice grad student releases children’s book on the Big Bang**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-grad-student-releases-children%25E2%2580%2599s-book-big-bang)
Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2020

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[**Bioengineers call for scale-up of COVID-19 testing to academic labs**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/bioengineers-call-scale-covid-19-testing-academic-labs)
Thursday, Mar. 19, 2020

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[**Denson among winners of Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/denson-among-winners-metropolitan-opera-national-council-auditions)
Monday, Mar. 16, 2020

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[**International grad students host classes for young adults with special needs**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/international-grad-students-host-classes-young-adults-special-needs)
Monday, Mar. 2, 2020

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[**Breaking cornbread: Soul Food Luncheon provides comfort, conversation**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/breaking-cornbread-soul-food-luncheon-provides-comfort-conversation)
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020

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[**Black History Month at Rice includes returning favorites and new Black Excellence Gala**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/black-history-month-rice-includes-returning-favorites-and-new-black-excellence-gala)
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020

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[**Rice on pace to double research spending by 2027**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-pace-double-research-spending-2027)
Friday, Jan. 24, 2020

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[**DesRoches named new Rice University Provost**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/desroches-named-new-rice-university-provost)
Friday, Dec. 13, 2019

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[**Thasneem Banu Frousnoon: Professional Development Powerhouse**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/thasneem-banu-frousnoon-professional-development-powerhouse)
Friday, Nov. 22, 2019

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[**Hard-working grad students get their just desserts**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/hard-working-grad-students-get-their-just-desserts)
Friday, Nov. 22, 2019

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[**Mentorship as a means to social change**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/mentorship-means-social-change)
Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

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[**Tête-à-Tête with the world**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/tete-a-tete)
Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

In the spring of 2018, communications specialist Shawna Forney approached grad student Aylin Nazli and said something that made a significant shift in Nazli’s Rice experience.

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[**The Sallyport salsa**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/sallyport-salsa)
Friday, Nov. 1, 2019

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[**CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna speaks at BRC**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/crispr-pioneer-jennifer-doudna-speaks-brc)
Monday, Oct. 28, 2019

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[**Rice’s unconventional approach to big questions attracts diplomat-turned-scholar**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice%25E2%2580%2599s-unconventional-approach-big-questions-attracts-diplomat-turned-scholar)
Monday, Oct. 14, 2019

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[**The world on your plate**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/world-your-plate)
Friday, Sep. 27, 2019

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[**Rice hosting undergraduate research symposium Nov. 2**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-hosting-undergraduate-research-symposium-nov-2)
Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019

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[**Applying to grad school? Three tips from Rice University**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/applying-grad-school-three-tips-rice-university)
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2019

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[**The grad school personal statement: getting it right**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-school-personal-statement-getting-it-right)
Monday, Sep. 9, 2019

By Emily Elia: When writing your personal statement, start early, think about your audience, and proofread!

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[**How to apply for Academic Fellowships**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/why-apply-academic-fellowships)
Saturday, Sep. 7, 2019

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[**Doerr Institute brightens Rice Memorial Center doors**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/doerr-institute-brightens-rice-memorial-center-doors)
Wednesday, Sep. 4, 2019

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[**Health & wellness information for students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/health-wellness-information-students)
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2019

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[**Rice hosts hearty welcomes for newest grad students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-hosts-hearty-welcomes-newest-grad-students)
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

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[**Hunter, Martin promoted**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/hunter-martin-promoted)
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

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[**Matsuda named interim provost**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/matsuda-named-interim-provost)
Monday, Aug. 5, 2019

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[**Rice postdoc wins prestigious Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-postdoc-wins-prestigious-burroughs-wellcome-fund-career-award)
Monday, Aug. 5, 2019

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[**No experience, no problem for Rice grad student turned top fundraising cyclist**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/no-experience-no-problem-rice-grad-student-turned-top-fundraising-cyclist)
Monday, Jul. 29, 2019

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[**Fondren adopts new library policies; will launch search & discovery platform**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/fondren-adopts-new-library-policies-will-launch-search-discovery-platform)
Wednesday, Jul. 24, 2019

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[**Seoul food: incoming students meet up in South Korea**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/seoul-food-incoming-students-meet-south-korea)
Monday, Jul. 22, 2019

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[**Choose Development! aims to increase diversity in developmental biology**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/choose-development-aims-increase-diversity-developmental-biology)
Monday, Jul. 15, 2019

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[**Rice Architecture’s student-produced PLAT Journal earns national recognition**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-architecture%25E2%2580%2599s-student-produced-plat-journal-earns-national-recognition)
Tuesday, Jul. 9, 2019

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[**Fulbright-García Robles scholars meet up in Mexico**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/fulbright-garc%25C3%25ADa-robles-scholars-meet-mexico)
Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2019

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[**‘Exceptionally talented’ duo of Rice alumni win prestigious Beckman Fellowships**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/%25E2%2580%2598exceptionally-talented%25E2%2580%2599-duo-rice-alumni-win-prestigious-beckman-fellowships)
Monday, Jul. 1, 2019

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[**Rice postdoc named to MIT Technology Review's TR35**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-postdoc-named-mit-technology-reviews-tr35)
Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2019

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[**Fulbright and Rice: Networking to New Experiences**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/fulbright-and-rice-networking-new-experiences)
Friday, Jun. 14, 2019

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[**Postdoc wins $138,000 NSF Research Fellowship in Biology**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/postdoc-wins-138000-nsf-research-fellowship-biology)
Tuesday, May. 14, 2019

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[**Department administrator, GPS staff members honored with RICE MILE awards**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/department-administrator-gps-staff-members-honored-rice-mile-awards)
Monday, May. 6, 2019

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[**Commencement ceremonies planned for Friday and Saturday**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/commencement-ceremonies-planned-friday-and-saturday-0)
Monday, May. 6, 2019

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[**Alumni company participates in entrepreneurship showcase**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/alumni-company-participates-entrepreneurship-showcase)
Monday, May. 6, 2019

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[**Cake walk caps off week of grad-itude**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/cake-walk-caps-week-grad-itude)
Friday, May. 3, 2019

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[**9 graduate students win Special Endowed Fellowships, funding**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/9-graduate-students-win-special-endowed-fellowships-funding)
Thursday, May. 2, 2019

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[**Rice announces online Master of Computer Science degree**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-announces-online-master-computer-science-degree)
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2019

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[**11 honored by GSA for service to grad students**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/11-honored-gsa-service-grad-students)
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2019

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[**35 Rice students win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, funding**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/35-rice-students-win-nsf-graduate-research-fellowships-funding)
Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019

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[**The Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies to host GRADitude Week**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/office-graduate-postdoctoral-studies-host-graditude-week)
Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2019

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[**Kate Cross promoted to Associate Dean**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/kate-cross-promoted-associate-dean)
Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2019

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[**Recycled art: Students combat plastic waste by creating ‘coral reef’**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/recycled-art-students-combat-plastic-waste-creating-%25E2%2580%2598coral-reef%25E2%2580%2599)
Friday, Apr. 5, 2019

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[**Reyes wins $10,000 fellowship from SIOP**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/reyes-wins-10000-fellowship-siop)
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019

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[**Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker ’78 will be Rice’s 2019 commencement speaker**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/former-houston-mayor-annise-parker-%25E2%2580%259978-will-be-rice%25E2%2580%2599s-2019-commencement-speaker-0)
Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2019

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[**6 Rice graduate programs ranked among top 25**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/6-rice-graduate-programs-ranked-among-top-25)
Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019

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[**GSA Culture Night fills Graduate Commons with food, festivities and fun**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/gsa-culture-night-fills-graduate-commons-food-festivities-and-fun)
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

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[**Graduate studies: A piece of cake**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/graduate-studies-piece-cake)
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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[**Diwali lights up the Grand Hall**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/diwali-lights-grand-hall)
Monday, Nov. 5, 2018

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[**Olmos wins Outstanding Research Presentation award**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/olmos-wins-outstanding-research-presentation-award)
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018

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[**Cornucopia of celebrations coming to campus for International Education Week**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/cornucopia-celebrations-coming-campus-international-education-week)
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018

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[**Rice grad student uses puppets to teach inclusion**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-grad-student-uses-puppets-teach-inclusion)
Monday, Oct. 22, 2018

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[**GCURS provides mentoring, polishes presentations**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/gcurs-provides-mentoring-polishes-presentations)
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

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[**Rice grad named Director of Student Advancement and Career Development**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-grad-named-director-student-advancement-and-career-development)
Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2018

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[**Rice students win prestigious fellowship; funding**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-students-win-prestigious-fellowship-funding)
Friday, Sep. 21, 2018

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[**International Friends at Rice potluck welcomes grad students from across the globe**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/international-friends-rice-potluck-welcomes-grad-students-across-globe)
Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2018

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[**Late nights on the lawn with Owls After Dark**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/late-nights-lawn-owls-after-dark)
Monday, Sep. 17, 2018

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[**‘Carnavalhalla’ brings Brazil to Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/%25E2%2580%2598carnavalhalla%25E2%2580%2599-brings-brazil-rice)
Wednesday, Sep. 12, 2018

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[**Grant aims students toward next-gen bioelectronics**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grant-aims-students-toward-next-gen-bioelectronics)
Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2018

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[**New bike safety video encourages safe riding**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/new-bike-safety-video-encourages-safe-riding)
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018

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[**Love vine sucks life from wasps, leaving only mummies**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/love-vine-sucks-life-wasps-leaving-only-mummies)
Monday, Aug. 20, 2018

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[**Graduate Studies welcomes Student Groups Specialist**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/graduate-studies-welcomes-student-groups-specialist)
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018

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[**CampSpark welcomes refugee students to Rice for week of STEM activities**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/campspark-welcomes-refugee-students-rice-week-stem-activities-0)
Thursday, Jul. 5, 2018

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[**Promoting pedestrian and cyclist safety with pizza**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/promoting-pedestrian-and-cyclist-safety-pizza)
Tuesday, Jun. 26, 2018

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[**Rice signs MOU with Federal University of Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-signs-mou-federal-university-toulouse-midi-pyr%25C3%25A9n%25C3%25A9es)
Monday, Jun. 18, 2018

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[**Biking to Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/biking-rice)
Thursday, May. 24, 2018

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[**Prizes and awards to 2018 degree recipients**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/prizes-and-awards-2018-degree-recipients)
Monday, May. 14, 2018

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[**Rice’s tiniest cap and gown**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice%25E2%2580%2599s-tiniest-cap-and-gown)
Monday, May. 14, 2018

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[**Commencement ceremonies planned for Friday and Saturday**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/commencement-ceremonies-planned-friday-and-saturday)
Thursday, May. 10, 2018

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[**Economics students, faculty honored at annual awards ceremony**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/economics-students-faculty-honored-annual-awards-ceremony)
Monday, May. 7, 2018

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[**3 Rice alums win prestigious Soros Fellowships**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/3-rice-alums-win-prestigious-soros-fellowships)
Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018

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[**Rice has 32 new NSF Graduate Research Fellows**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-has-32-new-nsf-graduate-research-fellows)
Monday, Apr. 16, 2018

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[**Rice U. students create training device for cervical cancer screening**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-u-students-create-training-device-cervical-cancer-screening-0)
Monday, Apr. 16, 2018

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[**Rice community shows support for DACA**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-community-shows-support-daca)
Monday, Mar. 12, 2018

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[**Mahadevan wins top prize at Three-Minute Thesis competition**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/mahadevan-wins-top-prize-three-minute-thesis-competition)
Monday, Mar. 12, 2018

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[**GSA Culture Night brought the bulgogi and Brazilian Batalá drummers**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/gsa-culture-night-brought-bulgogi-and-brazilian-batal%25C3%25A1-drummers)
Monday, Feb. 19, 2018

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[**Rice’s Latin American Graduate Student Association sends aid to Mexico and Puerto Rico**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice%25E2%2580%2599s-latin-american-graduate-student-association-sends-aid-mexico-and-puerto-rico)
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018

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[**Rice researchers demonstrate water desalination technology in D.C.**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-researchers-demonstrate-water-desalination-technology-dc)
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017

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[**Art history conference explores ‘health’**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/art-history-conference-explores-%25E2%2580%2598health%25E2%2580%2599)
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017

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[**Smalley-Curl awards first STAR graduate research grants**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/smalley-curl-awards-first-star-graduate-research-grants)
Friday, Oct. 6, 2017

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[**Meet the 2017-2018 Rice Graduate Student Association officers**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/meet-2017-2018-rice-graduate-student-association-officers)
Thursday, Sep. 28, 2017

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[**How Owls are helping fellow Owls and other Houstonians recover from Hurricane Harvey**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/how-owls-are-helping-fellow-owls-and-other-houstonians-recover-hurricane-harvey)
Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2017

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[**Updates on Hurricane Harvey**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/updates-hurricane-harvey)
Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017

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[**Graduate Owls enjoy barbecue with the president and other O-Week activities**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/graduate-owls-enjoy-barbecue-president-and-other-o-week-activities)
Friday, Aug. 18, 2017

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[**Economics students honored at annual awards ceremony**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/economics-students-honored-annual-awards-ceremony)
Monday, May. 15, 2017

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[**Link between heart disease risk factors and depression is biological, not behavioral**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/link-between-heart-disease-risk-factors-and-depression-biological-not-behavioral)
Wednesday, May. 10, 2017

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[**Commencement ceremonies planned for Friday, Saturday**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/commencement-ceremonies-planned-friday-saturday)
Friday, May. 5, 2017

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[**The Way I See It: Houston, we have science communication!**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/way-i-see-it-houston-we-have-science-communication)
Thursday, Apr. 13, 2017

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[**Rice students and alumni awarded NSF fellowships for graduate research**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-students-and-alumni-awarded-nsf-fellowships-graduate-research)
Monday, Apr. 3, 2017

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[**11 graduate programs rank among top 25**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/11-graduate-programs-rank-among-top-25)
Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2017

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[**Grad students win prizes for presentations in 90-Second Thesis Competition**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/grad-students-win-prizes-presentations-90-second-thesis-competition)
Monday, Mar. 6, 2017

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[**Rice celebrates diverse cultures**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-celebrates-diverse-cultures)
Friday, Feb. 24, 2017

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[**Lesbian women less likely than heterosexuals to get annual pap smears**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/lesbian-women-less-likely-heterosexuals-get-annual-pap-smears)
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017

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[**Rice grad students win grant to help increase participation in philosophy**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-grad-students-win-grant-help-increase-participation-philosophy)
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016

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[**MBA student leaders convene at Rice**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/mba-student-leaders-convene-rice)
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016

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[**Sweet rewards**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/sweet-rewards)
Friday, Nov. 18, 2016

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[**Rice signs MOU with Costa Rica**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-signs-mou-costa-rica)
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016

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[**5 Jones School professors recognized with teaching honors**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/5-jones-school-professors-recognized-teaching-honors)
Monday, May. 16, 2016

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[**WuDunn: For own sake, make empathy a priority**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/wudunn-own-sake-make-empathy-priority)
Saturday, May. 14, 2016

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[**Prizes and awards to degree recipients**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/prizes-and-awards-degree-recipients-0)
Friday, May. 13, 2016

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[**Commencement ceremonies are planned for May 13-14**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/commencement-ceremonies-are-planned-may-13-14)
Friday, May. 6, 2016

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[**Shamoo: ‘I had to stop worrying and love the lecture’**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/shamoo-%25E2%2580%2598i-had-stop-worrying-and-love-lecture%25E2%2580%2599)
Monday, May. 2, 2016

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[**Professional master’s programs move to new location**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/professional-master%25E2%2580%2599s-programs-move-new-location)
Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2016

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[**5 Rice Academy Postdoctoral Fellows recruited**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/5-rice-academy-postdoctoral-fellows-recruited)
Monday, Mar. 28, 2016

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[**Paulsen wins top prize at Graduate Student 90-Second Thesis Competition**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/paulsen-wins-top-prize-graduate-student-90-second-thesis-competition)
Monday, Mar. 14, 2016

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[**Rice celebrates international culture**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-celebrates-international-culture)
Friday, Feb. 26, 2016

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[**Getting into the holiday spirit**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/getting-holiday-spirit)
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015

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[**Rice Academy of Fellows aims to boost research profile**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-academy-fellows-aims-boost-research-profile)
Monday, Nov. 2, 2015

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[**Rice, MD Anderson win $1.8M for nanotech, cancer training**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-md-anderson-win-18m-nanotech-cancer-training)
Monday, Oct. 12, 2015

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[**Rice releases results from Survey on Unwanted Sexual Experiences**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice-releases-results-survey-unwanted-sexual-experiences)
Monday, Sep. 21, 2015

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[**Glasscock School’s Master of Liberal Studies program celebrates milestone**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/glasscock-school%25E2%2580%2599s-master-liberal-studies-program-celebrates-milestone)
Monday, Sep. 21, 2015

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[**Rice’s Center for Teaching Excellence hosts first TA training**](https://graduate.rice.edu/news/rice%25E2%2580%2599s-center-teaching-excellence-hosts-first-ta-training)
Friday, Aug. 28, 2015

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