Houston Urban Study gets new funding and expands

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<p>Rice</a> urban study to go global with $15 million gift | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle</p>

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The ($15 million) donation will also allow Rice to expand its work on Houston, including conducting additional studies as issues arise, he said.</p>

<p>Rice President David Leebron said in a statement that the gift will allow Rice to engage more fully with the city, as well as to become "the leading center for the study of the changing demographics and broader social issues facing all major urban areas."</p>

<p>Sociology is alive and well at Rice -- a very strong department!</p>

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<p>[Rice</a> University | News & Media](<a href=“http://www.media.rice.edu/media/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=15083&SnID=1521497554]Rice”>http://www.media.rice.edu/media/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=15083&SnID=1521497554)</p>

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<p>I had the good fortune to hear Stephen Klineberg give a presentation on the changing demographics of Houston. He is a fascinating speaker and incredibly knowledgeable on the subject.</p>