Brent Christensen '98:
Last week, the White House nominated career diplomat Brent Christensen as the next US ambassador to Bangladesh, subject to confirmation by the US Senate. Read more.

Jim Lawler '73:

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)