Fast Five October 2026

Welcome to the Fast Five!

This monthly publication provides updates on key initiatives and upcoming events from Operations, Finance & Support.

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University Snapshot: A Look at Rice Today

A look at key takeaways from the Fall 2026 Admin Forum, including enrollment trends, undergraduate life, graduate education and academic priorities shaping Rice University.

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40 Seats. No Cost. Real Project Skills: Project Management Fundamentals Course

Rice staff can now strengthen their project planning and implementation skills at no cost this Spring 2027.

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Living Lab Projects Explore Sustainable AI and Bring Campus Thrift Store Closer to Reality

Rice University’s Living Lab program is helping turn innovative ideas into practical sustainability solutions, with new projects examining the environmental impact of artificial intelligence and expanding opportunities to reuse clothing and other materials on campus.

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Rice LIVED: Our Culture, Put Into Words and Built to Last

Built from the voices of our Rice community, Rice LIVED puts our shared values into words and everyday practice.

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Digital Accessibility: Leading with CARE for our Entire Community

Learn how the CARE framework can help Rice make digital information more accessible to everyone.

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