William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1912 as the Rice Institute after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice. Rice is a research university with an undergraduate focus. It has a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. Rice has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1985 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university is organized into eight schools of academic study: Wiess School of Natural Sciences, George R. Brown School of Engineering, School of Social Sciences, School of Architecture, Shepherd School of Music, School of Humanities, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of the American Athletic Conference. Its teams are the Rice Owls.
Rice University's Sociology department in Houston, Texas, housed within the School of Social Sciences, offers comprehensive programs exploring the complexities of human society. It provides rigorous undergraduate and graduate training focused on understanding social structures, cultural patterns, and the dynamics of social change. Students delve into critical issues, with particular emphasis on social inequality and culture, guided by faculty experts across diverse fields like urban sociology, health, race, gender, and family. The department equips graduates with strong analytical and research skills, preparing them for impactful careers in academia, research, policy, and various professional sectors.
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