Rice University is welcoming its largest-ever incoming undergraduate class, with more than 1,350 freshmen and over 50 transfer students starting this fall.

Rice University was the only college in Houston to make the top 10, which is a drag for University of Houston grads like myself, but hey a win for Houston is still a win!

A new law dismantling the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion offices at publicly-funded universities and colleges will go into effect in 2024.

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, who formerly served as president at Prairie View A&M University, is slated to speak at this year’s commencement, despite resigning from the university last month.

Rice University has tabbed Reginald DesRoches as the school's next President, effective next summer.

HOUSTON – Still seeking the best college for your child for next year? Fifteen Texas colleges -- including the University of Houston -- have been ranked the best college offering the best education for your money. A survey from College Factual analyzed 111 colleges from the Southwestern U.S. region that offer excellence in education without breaking the bank. Average costs calculated by College Factual included tuition, room and board, books, and other necessary expenses. See how each university in Texas ranks:

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Are students locked into their housing contracts if classes go virtual due to COVID-19? Some Texas universities are waiving fees and requirements for students who chose remote learning or return home before their residential contracts expire. Students can have their cancellation fees waived if they choose to take their classes remotely. However, the University of Houston students who choose a spring-only housing option after cancelling fall housing will need to pay another $50 application fee, but do not need to pay the $300 prepayment.

The Texas flag flies on the south lawn of The Univerisity of Texas at Austin campus on Dec. 3, 2019. Eddie Gaspar/The Texas TribuneThe University of Texas at Austin will require all students, faculty and staff to wear face masks on campus next fall to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Interim Dean Jay Hartzell announced Monday. In an email to the UT community, Hartzell said masks would be encouraged in outdoor areas of campus. The university is also planning to test asymptomatic individuals and routinely screen people for symptoms as they enter buildings on campus. The university had previously announced that furloughs were imminent as the state works to tamp down costs.