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Anthropology Professor Jeff Fleisher and students during the 2022 Archaeological Field School in sub-Saharan Africa.
Anthropology Professor Jeff Fleisher and students during the 2022 Archaeological Field School in sub-Saharan Africa.

1

Increase Research Innovation, Excellence, and Interdisciplinarity

Photo of Rice University with the Texas Medical Center in the background
Photo of Rice University with the Texas Medical Center in the background

2

Use our Location in Houston, Texas to Build a Global Research Reputation

Faculty talking to student
Faculty talking to student

3

Provide a World-Class Education and Innovative Learning Experiences

Students outside on laptops
Students outside on laptops

4

Prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Kraft Hall at Rice University
Kraft Hall at Rice University

5

Secure our Place as an Exemplar Institution for Social Sciences Research and Education