September 8, 2025
Rice Researchers:
Rice algorithms take on quantum adversary (Rice News)
Wendy Hoenig '86:
Rice Researchers:
Rice algorithms take on quantum adversary (Rice News)
Wendy Hoenig '86:
RBL LLC:
As mentioned, this week RBL LLC, a Houston-based company incubator that evolved from Rice University Biotech Launch Pad, announced a strategic investment from Carnrite Ventures. Former Rice outfielder (and guitar player extraordinaire) Michael Aquino joined Carnrite Ventures as Vice President in 2020.
Topping Out Ceremony:
'Reflections of Rice's moment of growth' (Rice News)
Shepherd School:
Stude, Duncan halls get sophisticated makeover (Rice News)
Hispanic Heritage Month:
Celebrations begin Sept 15 (Rice News)
RBL LLC:
RBL LLC secures investment from Carnrite Ventures (Rice News)
Sheila Mahan (1945-2025):
Moody Center:
'Bio Morphe' leads Moody's fall season (Rice News)
Baker Institute:
Science's vital role in American innovation examined (Rice News)
Rice Faculty:
Larissa Novelino:
Origami helping Rice engineer transform materials, structures (Rice News)
The Rice Thresher:
The Rice Thresher published yesterday. You can check it out here.
New On-Campus Meal Plan:
Alumni Weekend, November 6-9:
Save the date for Alumni Weekend, the Homecoming and Reunion Experience, on November 6-9. Read more.
Mollie Ward Hill (1935-2025):
On August 22, Mollie Ward Hill passed away. Raised in Houston, she attended Rice (class of 1957). She was a fashion writer, a song lyricist and a fashion executive for Saks Fifth Avenue. Also, she was active in her church and was a lifetime supporter of Rice through the Owl Club. Click here for the Chronicle obituary.
Jacob Robinson:
Wireless implant network could transform cardiac, neurological care (Rice News)
Campus:
Building Update (The Rice Thresher)
Artifical Intelligence:
Rice makes major shift towards AI with new degree (The Rice Thresher)
Abidemi Babatunde Babalola '11/'15:
Rice alum honored with international award for groundbreaking archeology research (Rice News)
Sarofim Hall:
Rice to celebrate grand opening on Sept 11 (Rice News)
Owls in Business:
Student founders to watch for (The Rice Thresher)
Kinder Institute:
Best in Class:
Rice earns nation-leading rankings from Niche, Forbes (Rice News)
Emergency Management Team:
Behind-the-scenes heroes of safety (Rice News)
Baker Institute: