Ruth Simmons joins Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation board
Rice University’s Ruth Simmons, a President’s Distinguished Fellow, has accepted an invitation to join the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Rice Biotech Launch Pad startup Motif Neurotech closes Series A financing of $18.75 million
Rice University today announced that Motif Neurotech, a neurotechnology developing minimally invasive bioelectronics for mental health formed through the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, closed an oversubscribed Series A financing round of $18.75 million.
Rice international students take young adults with special needs on GREAT tour of Japan
Rice University’s international students, hailing from diverse corners of the globe, recently took on the role of guides and teachers, bringing a taste of Japan to a special group of Houstonians within the walls of Herring Hall.
Rice study unlocks breakthrough for breast cancer bone metastases
Rice University researchers in the lab of chemist Han Xiao have identified a promising new immunological pathway to treat stubborn bone tumors, one of most prevalent forms of metastases in breast cancer patients.
Rice’s Fred Oswald serves as panelist during AI House Davos
Fred Oswald, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Psychology at Rice University, was a panelist on "The Impact of U.S. and E.U. Regulation on Business and Society," held Jan. 16 at AI House Davos, a multi-stakeholder platform for responsible AI progress, held during the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.
Reducing newborn deaths across Africa enters Phase 2 with $65M
The Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) international alliance launches Phase 2 of its mission to reduce newborn mortality in sub-Saharan Africa with $65 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, The ELMA Foundation, and generous individual contributions.
Rice Staff Council announces the Rice Staff Excellence Award; nominations due Feb. 9
In recognition of the outstanding contributions of Rice staff members, the Rice University Staff Council has created the Rice Staff Excellence Award.
Rice women’s basketball hits ground running in AAC
Following back-to-back conference road wins last week against East Carolina University and Tulane University, the Rice women’s basketball team is now tied for first place in its first year in the American Athletic Conference.
Engineering professor remembered as ‘brilliant and thoughtful scientist’
Calvin “Herb” Ward, an Air Force veteran whose career at Rice spanned more than half a century, died Dec. 28 at the age of 90.
Friends of Fondren event celebrates Rice authors, artists
Friends of Fondren Library honored Rice University authors, editors, composers and artists of works published in 2023 during its annual celebration event Jan. 17.
Crises create opportunities for organizations to get ‘jazzy,’ Rice research shows
Organizational leaders may benefit from operating more like a jazz ensemble during crises in order to utilize their resources in unconventional ways, according to new research from Rice University.
Fast-rising star conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, music director of the Chicago Opera Theater and founder of the Refugee Orchestra Project, will lead the Rice University Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra in a Feb. 2 performance with works exploring different shades of the human experience.
Rice’s Amanda Marciel wins NSF CAREER Award
Rice’s Amanda Marciel has won an NSF CAREER Award for her research on materials useful in applications such as stretchable electronics and biomimetic tissues.
Rice to hold winter clothing drive Jan. 22-31
Rice University’s Emergency Medical Services and Housing and Dining departments have teamed up for a winter clothing drive set for Jan. 22-31.
A major initiative to improve newborn care and survival across sub-Saharan Africa will announce the next phase of activities supported by new, eight-figure funding during a press conference held at Rice University’s Biosciences Research Collaborative Jan. 23.
