Diversity

At Rice University, you will find a wide range of views and perspectives. We are a community that embraces a breadth of knowledge, thought, perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.

We treat all members of our community — of every race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality and ability — with respect and appreciation. This includes those with whom we have deep disagreements, recognizing that freedom of inquiry and expression are the foundation of our enterprise. Problems are better solved and innovations are more creative when we infuse the learning and research environment with scholars, students and staff who represent a wide range of life experiences and perspectives across all disciplines.

Our mission statement, the Vision for the Second Century, Second Decade, commits to expanding diversity and inclusiveness on our campus. This commitment reflects our fundamental ideals of human equality and potential, free inquiry and free expression, and creativity and innovation.

We invite you to visit http://diversity.rice.edu to find out more. For information on national programs in which we participate, please click on the links below.

• Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP)
• Fulbright Scholar Program
• Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT)
• McNair Scholar Program
• Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program
• National GEM Consortium
• Yellow Ribbon