Rice University's History Department in Houston, TX, offers a dynamic environment for exploring the past and its relevance today. Dedicated to cultivating critical thinking and research excellence, the department provides a deep understanding of history across diverse periods and regions, from ancient civilizations to contemporary global societies. Students engage with distinguished faculty renowned for their scholarship and teaching in small, discussion-based classes. The curriculum emphasizes rigorous analysis, honing research abilities, and developing nuanced perspectives. Undergraduates benefit from extensive research opportunities and flexible major options, while graduate students find a close-knit community with strong mentorship and generous financial support. The program equips students with highly valued skills in research, analysis, and communication, preparing them for diverse careers.
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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.
