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After exclusion from aid expansion, international students seek support

For Jerry Wu, an international student from Shanghai, China, excluding international students from The Rice Investment reflects how international students are less visible and “to some extent neglected” at Rice.

International students say health insurance plan poses challenges

Peter Tang (Duncan ’18) said no one should ever have to experience what he did while trying to obtain urgent dental care as an international student at Rice — waiting outside the University of Texas Dental School Student Clinic at 4 a.m. for his wisdom tooth.

H&D set to fundraise for renovations

For identical twin sisters Loren and Natalie Goddard, much of their lives has been shared. They both go to Rice. They are both on the track team. But when it comes to residential colleges, the twins decided to part ways. 

Fence goes up around Baker quad in preparation for construction

The quad between Baker College magister’s house and Will Rice College Old Dorm has been fenced off, likely to the chagrin of students accustomed to the well-worn diagonal shortcut, according to an email sent by Eliza Martin, Baker president.

"Father of the Internet” Vint Cerf discusses the past, present and future of the Internet

Vint Cerf discussed the history of the internet as well as its impact on modern society on Sept. 13 as part of the Baker Institute’s Civil Scientist Lecture Series.

Paying it forward: Rice ushers in new era of financial aid

Under the new financial aid plan, undergraduates eligible for need-based aid whose family incomes fall between $65,000 and $130,000 will receive full tuition scholarships, according to a Rice University press release. Eligible students from families with incomes between $130,000 and $200,000 will receive scholarships that cover at least half of their tuition. 

H&D plans major Hanszen College renovations

Hanszen College will undergo significant renovations after an overwhelming amount of student feedback from Hanszen student government, according to Mark Ditman, associate vice president of Housing and Dining. 

Rice drops two in US News rankings

Rice University’s ranking dropped two places from a four-way tie for 14th in the nation to a tie with Cornell University for 16th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best National Universities list. 

Rice breaks ground on new Social Sciences building

Rice University marked the commencement of the construction of the new School of Social Sciences building at a groundbreaking ceremony next to Tudor Fieldhouse on Thursday, Sept. 13.

Out in STEM club to prioritize advocacy

The Rice University chapter of Out in STEM identified issues faced by LGBTQ students in STEM fields at their first general body meeting.

New water line to bring higher water pressure to campus

Rice is partnering with the City of Houston to install a new water pipe along the inner loop that will bring higher water pressure to campus, according to project manager Elmer Whitehead. 

Rice to ‘dramatically’ expand financial aid beginning in fall 2019

Rice University will drastically expand financial aid for students with family incomes below $200,000 beginning in fall 2019, according to a press release from the university’s Office of Public Affairs.

Burton McMurtry, 'a true philanthropist,' passes

Burton “Burt” McMurtry, Baker ‘56 and the Rice alumnus after whom McMurtry College is named, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 2 at his home in Palo Alto, California. He was 83.

H&D changes waste policy, beta tests student swipers

Rice Housing and Dining has instituted a new system of trash disposal in residential colleges on the north side of campus as well as beta testing of student swipers on evening shifts in West Servery, according to Housing and Dining Senior Business Director David McDonald.

SA clarifies effects of possible federal Title IX changes

The Student Association Senate hosted a presentation Sept. 10 regarding potential federal Title IX policy changes and their possible effects on Rice University practices. 

Rice partners with Texas legislature to launch policy internships

Rice will pilot a paid internship in conjunction with the Texas legislature this spring in Austin, offering select students the opportunity to work hands-on with research, bill drafting and policy analysis. 

Rice architecture programs jump in national rankings

Rice architecture rose in the rankings in undergraduate and graduate programs, ranking in the top ten in the country for both categories, according to Architectural Record. 

Student committee to advise on undergraduate experience in School of Humanities

The School of Humanities is establishing a committee of at least 20 students this fall to improve undergraduate academic and extracurricular experiences in the department, according to Associate Dean of Humanities Lora Wildenthal.

Allison Vogt named new associate dean of undergraduates

SA to vote on formation of Beer Bike review committee

The Student Association will vote on the formation of a Beer Bike Best Practices Working Group at senate next Monday to conduct research on student opinion regarding possible changes to Beer Bike. Beer Bike is organized by the Rice Program Council, which has jurisdiction over planning the event.