NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Abbott delays calling a special House election. Democrats cry foul.
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The New York Times (This article also appeared in DNyuz.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-jones
Political experts taking Trump's talk of a third term seriously
The National Desk (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-jones
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-jones (This segment aired twice.)
Chance discovery improves stability of bioelectronic material used in medical implants, computing and biosensors
An article features collaborative Rice research that may make bioelectronic devices easier and more reliable to manufacture. Co-author Scott Keene, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org, and it appeared in Technology Networks, Bioengineer.org, Science Daily and Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-keene
Naučnici iz Hjustona pronašli „efikasnije i zelenije" načine dobijanja litijuma
An article features Rice research into the rapid, efficient and environmentally friendly method for selective lithium recovery from lithium-ion batteries. Co-authors quoted include Sibani Lisa Biswal, the William M. McCardell Professor in Chemical Engineering and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, research scientist and Rice Academy Junior Fellow Sohini Bhattacharyya and alumna Salma Alhashim.
BBC (Serbia)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-biswal-et.al
Houston scientists find 'more efficient and greener' ways to produce lithium
Vijesti
http://dateline.rice/april-1-biswal-et.al
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2024
A roundup features Susan Christian, senior director of campus and community engagement and conference services (page 25), and Ruth López Turley, director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology (page 65), who have been named to Houston Woman Magazine's Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2024.
Houston Woman Magazine
http://dateline.rice/april-1-christian-turley
Here are 3 Houston innovators to know right now
An article features the news that experts at Rice will collaborate with Motif Neurotech to research brain-computer interfaces. Motif Neurotech was spun out of the lab of Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/april-1-robinson
Harris County's minimum wage hike unlikely to stimulate local economy, expert says
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted in the Houston Business Journal. Houston Public Media interviews Diamond about a report into the city of Houston's financial situation that he co-authored with Bill King and alumna Joyce Beebe, both fellows in public finance at the Baker Institute.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/april-1-diamond
Identifying a serial killer's victims (April 1, 2025)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-diamond-king-beebe
Colony Ridge pushes conflict of interest boundaries with multimillion-dollar contracts, experts say
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Landing
http://dateline.rice/april-1-king
Efforts stall to curb Wall Street's next homebuying spree in Texas
An article cites a 2021 report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the stake of private equity in Houston’s rental market.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/april-1-hc
Music at Emanu El final concert of the season features 'Jewish Stories/American Songs'
Rice's Shepherd School of Music is mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/april-1-jhv
Houston's public art has never been better
An article features the James Turrell "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on Rice's Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/april-1-houstonia
Campus Chronicles: April 3, 2025
An article mentions that Addmyra Robles plans to attend Rice in the fall on the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship.
Houston Style Magazine
http://dateline.rice/april-1-hsm
2-acre property next to Rice Village hits the market for first time in decades
An article mentions the Rice Real Estate Co.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/april-1-hbj
Houston event giant powers up with another strategic acquisition
Rice is mentioned.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/april-1-cmh
BROADCAST
The future of space exploration and missions to the moon
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
WGCU Online (This segment also aired on WGCU-FM in Fort Myers, Florida.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-wgcu
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice University researchers develop innovative approach to combat 'forever chemicals'
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a novel method to efficiently eradicate forever chemicals from water systems while simultaneously transforming the extracted waste into high-value graphene. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of materials science and nanoengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and graduate student Phelecia Scotland are quoted.
Bioengineer.org (This article also appeared in Scienmag, Phys.org, Lifeboat Foundation, Smart Water Magazine, Science Daily and Northeastern University's PFAS Project Lab.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-tour-scotland
Ewigkeits-chemikalien mit gewinn abbaubar
Pressetext.com
http://dateline.rice/april-1-tour
Metal complex surfactants allow reactions in water without organic solvents
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a new method for performing chemical reactions using water instead of toxic solvents. Co-authors quoted include Angel Martí, professor of chemistry, bioengineering, materials science and nanoengineering; and graduate student Ying Chen.
Chemical Engineering
http://dateline.rice/april-1-marti
Where politics is still possible
An article features Duncan College senior Pranav Nagajothi and alumnus Shalin Mehta. The article also mentions the Rice Journal of Public Policy, which is sponsored by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Commonweal Magazine
http://dateline.rice/april-1-nagajothi-mehta
Ingenious pranks that have become engineering lore
An article mentions that the William Marsh Rice statue was rotated 180 degrees on its pedestal in a 1988 prank. Alumni Lisa Gray and Alex Kazim are quoted.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
http://dateline.rice/april-1-gray-kazim
Trump's pro-gas, transition-skeptical pick to run the nation's energy data
An article mentions that a Rice faculty member formerly served at the Energy Information Administration.
Heatmap
http://dateline.rice/april-1-heatmap
Dennis Hopper's classic joke about his 8-day marriage to Michelle Phillips
Rice is mentioned.
Far Out
http://dateline.rice/april-1-fo
Fertig looking forward to leading Eagles baseball team
An article features graduate student Clay Fertig.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in the Star Beacon.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-fertig
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to speak at Liberty University commencement
An article features alumnus and former Rice men's basketball player Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
Liberty University News (This article also appeared in WAVY Online and DC News Now.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-youngkin
Sonoma Valley Women's Club plans to beautify Italian fountain and garden in Sonoma Plaza
Alumna Krisanthy Desby, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music, authored an article.
Sonoma Valley Sun
http://dateline.rice/april-1-desby
SPORTS
'Houston's Morning Show'
Rice head women's basketball coach Lindsay Edmonds is interviewed about the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-edmonds
Midweek preview: Vs. Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Sam Houston State University April 1.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/april-1-shsu
Killers Golf UTRGV Student-Athlete of the Week: Angelo Cabral
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley April 2.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/april-1-utrgv
AAC college football strength of schedule rankings: 2025 spring version
An article mentions Rice football.
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/april-1-cfn
Jimmy Haslam: 'Unbelievably disappointing year' but 'confidence' in Browns GM, head coach
An article mentions former Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal, and it appeared in The Daily Jeff.)
http://dateline.rice/april-1-ys
Lumberjacks complete Victor Lopez Classic
An article mentions that Rice hosted the Victor Lopez Classic track meet March 27-29.
SFAJacks.com
http://dateline.rice/april-1-sfa
PODCAST: ECU remains unbeaten in AAC play with sweep of Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept in a three-game series against East Carolina University March 28-30.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-1-247
South Florida sweeps weekly baseball honors
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/april-1-the.american
Surging safety puts Duke football suitors in top 6
Rice is mentioned.
Sports Illustrated's Duke Blue Devils
http://dateline.rice/april-1-si
Crest DB Lyrik Pettis' top 6 features Duke, UNC, NC State and Wake Forest
High School OT
http://dateline.rice/april-1-hsot
NEWS RELEASES
Rice launches AI venture accelerator to fuel industry innovation in collaboration with Google Public Sector
Rice has announced the launch of the Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA), designed to drive early stage artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and commercialization. In collaboration with Google Public Sector, RAVA is powered by Google Cloud technology and services and aims to connect AI-focused startups with large companies and public sector organizations to solve critical business and industry challenges through AI.
http://dateline.rice/april-1-news-release-rava
Dedicated arts calendar showcases Rice's cultural offerings
Engaging with the campus art community and taking advantage of Rice's many public events is now as easy as opening your web browser. Arts.Rice.edu, a dynamic online arts calendar developed by Rice and spearheaded by the Moody Center for the Arts, aggregates public arts events presented by several Rice departments and schools.
http://dateline.rice/april-1-news-release-rice.arts