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Amy Byers Dittmar

@adittmar

Howard R. Hughes Provost, Professor of Economics and Finance - Rice University

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linkhttp://provost.rice.edu calendar_today12-02-2009 21:41:52

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"[He] doesn’t just teach us biology, he teaches us how to think like scientists.” Congratulations to Rice University biologist Scott Solomon, who was named a Piper Professor for his premier teaching. The honor is among the most prestigious in Texas. bit.ly/4jBjnMi

"[He] doesn’t just teach us biology, he teaches us how to think like scientists.” Congratulations to <a href="/RiceUniversity/">Rice University</a> biologist <a href="/ScottESolomon/">Scott Solomon</a>, who was named a Piper Professor for his premier teaching. The honor is among the most prestigious in Texas. bit.ly/4jBjnMi
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A premier education begins in the classroom, but it doesn’t end there. The Moody Experience takes students “beyond the classroom” through undergraduate research fellowships, externships, civic immersion, global experiences and more. youtu.be/gAQ-dbKxNGo

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Today’s groundbreaking for the Moody Center Complex for Student Life had fun features like this live art installation and a photo booth. 🖌️🎨📸

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Congratulations to our graduates who have come from near and far to study at Rice University. Our 100 Fulbright students enrich Rice’s campus with robust cultural exchange before they go back to their home countries to continue their work and studies. youtu.be/trMj7ppit6U

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.Rice University political scientist Matthew Tyler has won a U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his work to make survey-based research more precise and reliable. Quantitative researchers and policymakers depend on accurate data in their decision making: bit.ly/4iMwedE

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“No matter what you put on the syllabus, the syllabus necessarily has to change because the artist is releasing music that shifts how the artist is viewed in the world and how the students view the artist.” Love Kiese Laymon's creative teaching: bit.ly/43k0APT

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Did you know that federally-funded research led to discoveries like GPS, American Sign Language, and LASIK surgery? Learn more: nytimes.com/2025/05/16/sci…

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Rice students receive free admission to local museums, including The Menil Collection. Read why this is one of Rice Architecture student Mark's (McMurtry ‘25) favorite spots in the city: bit.ly/3HceDyy

Rice students receive free admission to local museums, including The Menil Collection. Read why this is one of Rice Architecture student Mark's (McMurtry ‘25) favorite spots in the city: bit.ly/3HceDyy
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🗨️ Rice University’s Ruth Simmons joined Ambassador David M. Satterfield this month to discuss the pressures reshaping higher education — from DEI backlash to the role of university leadership in responding to political pressures. “If we believe in equal opportunity, we must continue to fight

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.Rice University is one of a few schools in the U.S. with a standalone #ArtificialIntelligence major. The Bachelor of Science degree offers a broad background that includes cognitive psychology and a new, AI-specific ethics course. bit.ly/4dQ4cNl #ResponsibleAI

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No cones for Kunde! A blind Houston pup is navigating freely thanks to a haptic vest built by OEDK-Rice University students. The tech provides real-time spatial awareness — and could help humans, too. Read more on this breakthrough. bit.ly/4kLNnp0

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I enjoyed a visit to see our son Graham, who is working as a chef after graduating from culinary school. We are so proud of the young man he’s become. Dads make a special difference in their children’s lives.♥️ Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, including my husband, Bob!

I enjoyed a visit to see our son Graham, who is working as a chef after graduating from culinary school. We are so proud of the young man he’s become. Dads make a special difference in their children’s lives.♥️ Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, including my husband, Bob!
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“We are in a moment of rapid transformation driven by #AI, and Rice is committed to preparing students not just to participate in that future but to shape it responsibly,” Amy Byers Dittmar, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Rice, said. businessinsider.com/colleges-with-…

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Thank you to the accomplished Rice University alumni who traveled back to campus to share their experiences and advice at the #Juneteenth2025 program. We celebrate your contributions and impact. 💙🤍