A thought leader in the education space
Dr. Levander recently spoke with media at VivaTech - Europe’s largest technology and innovation event - about Rice Global’s focus on cultivating international partnerships to foster innovation.
Recent talks & interviews
“International Education During the Pandemic,” Embassy Dialogue Seminar, NAFSA
Keynote: “From On-Premise to On-line Campus,” University Leadership Summit
“Supporting Your Institution During the Era of Covid-19” edX Global Forum
“Reinventing the Student Experience for 2020 and Beyond,” Times Higher Education Student Success Forum
“Assuring Online Educational Quality,” Special Dialogue on Online Education in the COVID-19 Response and Beyond
“The Global Future of Education,” Aspen Institute Forum for the Future of Higher Education
Keynote: “Faulkner’s Age, Age in Faulkner’s Work,” Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Annual Conference
“Rethinking the Ends of the Humanities,” French Association of American Studies, Nantes
“Do Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities Serve the Public Good?,” Summit on Excellence in Higher Education, Harvard University
'Global Talent Is Non-Negotiable': Rice University Stands With Indian Students Amid US Policy Shifts
July 4, 2025
Amid shifting US visa policies and rising uncertainty, Rice University is doubling down on its India focus—offering global research ties, visa support, and a long-term commitment to Indian students.
The Top 50 Women Leaders in Education for 2025
June 26, 2025
These leaders are essential to shaping the culture, vision, and success of educational institutions, serving as community builders who empower others and drive positive change.
Rice partners with Texas House during SXSW
March 12, 2025
Dr. Caroline Levander and education entrepreneur Dr. Sunny Shuoyang Zhang discuss how global partnerships, AI-enabled learning, and ecosystem development are shaping the future of education and entrepreneurship worldwide.