DEI

At Rice, we view diversity, equity and inclusion as a central and meaningful part of the overall university experience. We believe these values increase the vitality of everything we do - education, scholarship, service and community... Welcome to Rice University's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our office seeks to support and guide the university in fulfilling its mission of cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery by facilitating a campus environment that promotes diversity, inclusion and academic achievement through active engagement with all areas of campus life... Alexander Byrd was appointed Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in July 2020. In that role, Byrd provides high-level strategic leadership for diversity initiatives and coordinates offices across the campus to help create one point of responsibility for all programs and efforts around diversity.

Primary location: Houston United States