Alex Lathem:
Pattern Materials makes its mark in Houston (Rice News)

Kinder Institute:
Hurricane Beryl: A year in review (Rice News)

Howard P Smith (1947-2025):
On June 27, Howard Smith passed away.  A native Texan, he graduated from Rice in 1969.  “He will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandaddy, brother, uncle, and friend to many.”  He is survived by, among others, his wife Michelle (they will married in 1985).  Click here for the San Antonio Express-News obituary.

Mario Escobar:
Rice bioengineer wins American Heart Association award (Rice News)

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill:
Rice faces $10.1M hit from new endowment tax (Houston Chronicle)

QS World University Rankings:
Rice moves up more than 20 spots (Rice News)

Alicia Dugar Stephenson '12:
Rice alum leads yoga initiative (Rice News)

Kraft Hall:
Crowded halls, creative minds (Rice News)

Mary West Traylor (1944-2025):

Texas 89th Legislative Session:
Rice champions research and innovation during session (Rice News)

Linna Ann:
Computational biochemist joins Rice with CPRIT recruitment award (RIce News)

TCC University Challenge:
Rice students develop an award-winning harness for astronauts to use in space (Rice News)

Ann Eutsler (1932-2025):

Brandon Mack '06:
Last night, Brandon Mack was one of the Grand Marshals for the 47th annual Houston Pride Parade.

OpenStax:
OpenStax partners with Microsoft for AI-enhanced learning (Rice News)

Fondren Library:
Rain garden takes root at Fondren Library (Rice News)

Boniuk Institute:
Dr Todd W Ferguson is replacing Dr Rachel C Schneider as director of the Boniuk Institute’s Religion and Public Life Center.  Rachel will be pursing a new opportunity with the University of Tennessee.  Read more.

Ann Crain (1942-2025):

Rice Research:
Rice study reveals how music influences what we remember (Rice News)

Mark Hensley:
Mark Hensley joins RBL LLC as a senior adviser (Rice News)