Rice University, DEI

Rice University, 44 others under investigation for 'illegal discrimination' in DEI crackdown
Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin. We will not yield on this commitment.”
Rice University under federal investigation over DEI programs
Rice University is among about 45 universities under federal investigation over allegations that they participated in "race-exclusionary practices." Why it matters: The investigation is part of a broader push by the Trump administration to dismantle diversity,
Rice University under federal investigation for alleged ‘race-exclusionary practices’
The administration of President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the country.
Federal Crackdown on 45 Universities Including Rice and Kansas for Possible Title VI Violations in DEI Programs
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating over 50 universities for DEI programs that may violate civil rights law.
North Texas, Rice among over 50 universities facing federal DEI investigations
Department officials said that the group limits eligibility based on race and that colleges that partner with it are “engaging in race-exclusionary
University of North Texas and Rice University under federal investigation for “race-exclusionary practices”
The Texas universities are among dozens accused of violating the law by partnering with a group that had sought to increase diversity in graduate programs.
Department of Education investigating Rice University, alleging race exclusion in grad program
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Rice University, alleging it uses race-exclusionary practices in its graduate program, according to an announcement Friday. Rice is one of the 45 universities under investigation after the agency’s Office for Civil Rights sent schools a “Dear Colleague” letter on Feb.
Rice University renames DEI office as Trump administration threatens funding
Rice University has renamed its DEI office to the “Office of Access and Institutional Excellence” – a change that comes amid ...
Rice University to pay athletes $10 million under new American Athletic Conference plan
At least one college athletic conference will require its members to spend additional money on its student-athletes. Schools ...
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Rice University students participate in national ‘Stand up For Science’ protest
Protesters said the cuts are a form of “government censorship” and demanded the restoration of federal funding and the ...
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Rice University fires head baseball coach José Cruz Jr.
HOUSTON - Rice University has announced that its baseball team is "parting ways" with head coach José Cruz Jr. According to a ...
Rice makes midseason baseball coaching change
HOUSTON — Rice University parted ways with head baseball coach José Cruz Jr., the school announced Thursday. Pitching coach ...