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Rice celebrates Black History Month with inaugural kickoff event

February 9, 2024

Rice University held its first ever kickoff event for Black History Month Feb. 7 themed “Called to Create: African Americans and the Arts.” More than 200 guests gathered at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall for an evening of music, dance, guest speakers, food and jubilation.

The winningest basketball coach at Rice and later at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Willis Wilson, has been appointed Head Coach Emeritus by Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland.

Wilson to rejoin Rice as head coach emeritus

February 9, 2024

Willis Wilson, the winningest basketball coach at Rice, has been appointed head coach emeritus by Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland.

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Teachers learn about nanotechnology at the Rice University NanoAcademy

February 8, 2024

The Office of STEM Engagement recently organized two workshops for more than 100 students from third through 12th grades in Houston.

 Rice University and its Biotech Launch Pad today announced a peer-reviewed publication in Nature Communications detailing the development of a novel and rechargeable device — an electrocatalytic on-site oxygenator (ecO2) that produces oxygen to keep cells alive inside an implantable “living pharmacy,” potentially improving the outcomes of cell-based therapies.

Rice Online Master of Computer Science program cracks top 15 in US News rankings

February 7, 2024

Rice University’s Online Master of Computer Science Program leaped 13 spots in the latest edition of U.S News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings, announced today.

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New Rice report offers options to improve ERCOT reliability

February 7, 2024

The reliability of electricity service in ERCOT has come under increased scrutiny since Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. Increasing demand will create issues, but there are several available “insurance” actions that will likely need to be called upon to ensure long-term reliability, according to a new report from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Rice’s James Tour named to National Academy of Engineering

February 6, 2024

Rice chemist James Tour was named to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions accorded “in recognition of distinguished contributions” to the field.

Dining at Rice

Rice cooks up new dining options across campus

February 6, 2024

In a culinary initiative aimed at embracing diversity and catering to evolving student demographics, Rice Housing and Dining has unveiled an additional meal period in residential dining and an innovative International Stations program featuring an array of worldly cuisines.

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Former Rice President David Leebron named incoming president, CEO of Texas 2036

February 6, 2024

Former Rice University President David Leebron will join the nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy organization Texas 2036 as its new president and CEO. He will succeed Margaret Spellings, former U.S. secretary of education.

Bernard “Bernie” Banks joined Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders as its director, effective Jan. 1.

A conversation with new director of Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Bernard Banks

February 1, 2024

Resilient, driven and collaborative. These three adjectives describe the new director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Bernard “Bernie” Banks, who is looking to lead Rice University into a new era of leadership development.

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Child care cliff looms as expenses increase, availability decreases

January 31, 2024

Millions of child care providers in the U.S. face the prospect of having to either raise tuition, cut workers’ wages and benefits or downsize their operations as funds from the American Rescue Plan Act phase out. Up to 3 million children could experience a disruption in care nationwide — a “child care cliff,” according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Black History Month

Rice celebrates Black History Month with inaugural kickoff event and month of programming

January 30, 2024

Rice University will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events including its first ever kickoff, “Called to Create: African Americans and the Arts,” 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall. It will feature singers, dancers, poetry readings and remarks from President Reginald DesRoches and other university and community leaders.

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Houston Methodist, Rice launch Center for Neural Systems Restoration

January 30, 2024

Houston Methodist and Rice recently launched the Center for Neural Systems Restoration, a joint interdisciplinary center for neuroscience research and treatment innovation that aims to advance care for neurological conditions by bringing together scientists, clinicians, engineers and surgeons to tackle medical challenges like stroke recovery and spinal cord injury.

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Ruth Simmons joins Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation board

January 25, 2024

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 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 Biotech Launch Pad startup Motif Neurotech closes Series A financing of $18.75 million

January 24, 2024

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.

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Rice study unlocks breakthrough for breast cancer bone metastases

January 24, 2024

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.

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