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Leaping the hedges. Photo by Brandon Martin
Campus Scene — Fall 2020

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Fluxus Forms
Alumni Books — Fall 2020

Alumni Books — Fall 2020...

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Illustration by Martin Gee
Warbirds, Speeches and Animatronics

Excerpts from Owlmanac, Fall 2020...

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Illustration by Mia Coleman
Suffrage Pioneer

A century ago, a member of Rice’s first graduating class became a leader at the center of the women’s suffrage movement in Washington, D.C....

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This woodcut from 1793 depicts Stephen Girard, a French banker, caring for the sick during the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Carriages rumbled through the streets to pick up the dying and the dead. © Bettmann Archive / Getty Images
We've Been Here Before

Two centuries ago, an epidemic led to political and racial strife and exacerbated fears of immigrant refugees. What does history tell us about the politics of disease? ...

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20 in their 20s
20 in their 20s

These young alumni have a zillion different dreams, but one thing in common — being a Rice grad is never far from their hearts and minds....

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Alexander Byrd
Leading Change

History professor and alumnus Alexander Byrd will guide university diversity initiatives....

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"Forever Chemicals" illustration by Alex Eben Meyer
We Don’t Know: How to Break Down “Forever Chemicals”

Chemical engineer Michael S. Wong searches for ways to remove PFAS pollutants from water....

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Prophetic City by Stephen L. Klineberg
The Future is Houston

Based on almost 40 years of data, sociologist Stephen L. Klineberg paints a portrait of a city that heralds the changing face of America...

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Illustration of Reginald DesRoches by John Jay Cabuay
Unconventional Wisdom: Reginald DesRoches

Provost Reginald DesRoches in his own words...

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Apples and eggs. Photo by Alese Pickering
Bad Eggs and Good Apples

Scientists use egg protein coating to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables....

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Photo by Carlton Canary
I'm a Nerd About ... Gaming

Jaylen Carr '21 has taken a childhood passion for video games to the next level....

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Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Feeding the Classes

Campus dining staff meet the challenge of preparing meals for students during the pandemic....

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Syllabus: Is this the end?
Syllabus: Is This the End?

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Rice Matriculation, 2020. Photo by Brandon Martin
Fall 2020: Welcome, New Owls

In August 2020, Rice welcomed its newest Owls — first-time freshmen and transfer students — during this most unusual historic moment....

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PCF Tents at Rice University
Flex Space

PCF tents provide room for classes and clubs to meet safely during COVID-19....

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Illustration by Paddy Mills
President's Note: The Vital Role of Student Leadership

The Vital Role of Student Leadership...

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Photo by Robert Zuckerman
High Scores

As a composer for beloved films like “Coco,” Germaine Franco moves audiences while creating opportunities for young people in her community....

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