Rice-BCM: To Merge or Not To Merge?

 



  1. The Rice-BCM web site outlines the reasons to consider a merger with the Baylor College of Medicine and presents the benefits that will be realized from such a merger. Click on the links below to view a point-counterpoint analysis of some of these arguments:


  1. Why is Rice considering a merger with the Baylor College of Medicine

  2. Strategy and Future

  3. History

  4. Community


  5. What are the benefits of a Rice and Baylor College of Medicine merger?

  6. Increased research funding and national visibility

  7. Improved research, graduate and undergraduate programs

  8. Enhanced research infrastructure


  9. Epilogue