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OpenStax is Rice University's textbook and ed tech provider. We create free, peer-reviewed textbooks written by educators and professional content developers that meet scope and sequence requirements for most college courses.
26/05/2026
Not every student walks into a biology classroom with the goal of becoming a scientist. Concepts of Biology is built for students who need a more approachable entry point into science, with rigorous content, high-impact visuals, and plain-language explanations that build genuine scientific literacy without compromising academic standards.
Free online. Free to download. From OpenStax at Rice University.
Explore Concepts of Biology: https://www2.openstax.org/org-fb-general-life-sciences
22/05/2026
We’re proud to celebrate Chris Littel, lead author of OpenStax , on his new role as a Principal at Brentwood Advisory Group!
Chris has helped shape entrepreneurship education for learners globally through his expertise in innovation, leadership, and business strategy. We’re excited to see him continue making an impact in this next chapter!🎉
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22/05/2026
Manhattanville University professor JoAn Kivlehan noticed fewer and fewer nursing students buying required course materials each semester. So she switched to an OpenStax textbook.
The outcome? Every student had their book on day one. Exam scores held steady. Cost barriers didn't.
"It demonstrates to students that we care about them, and models a caring culture."
That's what access looks like. 💙
Learn more: https://ow.ly/tp0V50YZJaJ
What if you could check student understanding, assign readings with built-in videos and diagrams, and have everything graded before you walked into the room?
OpenStax Assignable makes that possible. It layers your existing OpenStax biology text with reinforcement questions, videos, researcher profiles, and interactive diagrams, all inside the LMS your students already use. Auto-graded assignments. LMS grade sync. No new platform to learn!
Evidence points to structured course design helping reduce biology failure rates from 18.2% to 6.3%. Assignable can help you build structure into your course.
Starting at $15 per student, per book, per semester. Always free for instructors.
Learn more: https://www2.openstax.org/org-fb-assignable-life-sciences
20/05/2026
Biology 2e engages students in scientific inquiry through an evolutionary lens, with real-world applications and career connections woven throughout every chapter. Written by subject matter experts and peer-reviewed by instructors who actually teach these courses, it is free online, available as a downloadable PDF, and in low-cost print.
Whether you are teaching AP-level students or a standard biology course, Biology 2e brings the rigor and depth your students deserve, at no cost to them.
Explore Biology 2e: https://www2.openstax.org/org-fb-general-life-sciences
19/05/2026
On May 5, community relations specialist Dr. Natalie Allen visited North Central Texas College to celebrate National Nurses Week!
We're grateful for the dedication, compassion, and commitment nursing students and educators bring to our communities every day. 💙
Biology is one of the most text-heavy required courses students can take. With 12th-grade reading comprehension at a 30-year low, the design of a textbook plays a bigger role than ever in how students engage with the material.
The good news: a curriculum built around a clear structure, strong visuals, and real-world context makes a measurable difference. OpenStax biology titles are peer-reviewed, openly licensed, and free for every student.
Find your title at openstax.org/k12/biology
"Quick access to knowledge has allowed me to gain more experience that I can use in the real world."
Monze used OpenStax’s business resources throughout her college career. She graduated with the highest honors and is now the Events and Administrative Coordinator at Rice Business School.
When students have access to quality resources from day one, they can hit the ground running after graduation. Congratulations, !
Learn more about our impact at openstax.org/impact.
"I want to set an example for my family, to show them that we can accomplish anything we set our minds to."
This is Monze. She used OpenStax to learn throughout high school and college, and graduated with the highest honors. Watch her tell the story of what happens when learning is accessible, affordable, and there when you need it.
13/05/2026
To everyone graduating this season, congratulations on years of effort, problem-solving, and investment in your future.
We can’t wait to see what you do next! Three cheers for the !
Watch our video about OpenStax learner Monze’s journey to graduation at https://youtu.be/AxSNZlJVmpM?si=fadKrASivbXvMmAS.
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