NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump memo pushes US troops closer to direct border enforcement role
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 National News Desk (This article also appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-jones
Texas Senators consider bills effectively banning masks in protests
WOAI Online
http://dateline.rice/april-15-jones
'Factory' implant shows promise for fighting several cancers
An article features Rice research developing an implantable "cytokine factory" that can catalyze immune responses against some cancers. Co-author Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering, faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Futurity (This article was also featured in the "Futurity Today" newsletter.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-veiseh
Cancer-fighting implant shows promise in treating tumors
Talker (This article also appeared in MSN Science and more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-veiseh
Study sheds light on why local news is more trusted, for now
Erik Peterson, assistant professor of political science, is quoted.
The Seattle Times (This article also appeared in Editor & Publisher.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-peterson
Sick of all the doom and gloom in the world? Spaceflight might prove an exit
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
The Telegraph (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-telegraph
'Boomer Radio'
CFIS-FM (British Columbia, Canada)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-cfis (This segment aired twice.)
The future of US security is today taking shape in Texas
An article mentions that Rice co-hosted the Endless Frontiers summit April 14.
Axios (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-axios
Endless Frontiers' conversation with Michael Kratsios, director of the OSTP
Council on Foreign Relations on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/april-15-cfr
HOUSTON/TEXAS
'It's a mess': Houston senior citizens fear recession from Trump's tariffs
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/april-15-medlock
These Texas graduate schools break the top 100 in US
An article mentions that Rice's graduate schools for engineering and business are ranked No. 26 and 29, respectively, by U.S. News & World Report.
Dallas Observer
http://dateline.rice/april-15-do
Cy Park HS teachers work with Rice University WaTER Institute
An article features two high school teachers who are working with their students as part of cohort at Rice's WaTER Institute to develop their own water treatment projects, which will be showcased at Rice April 24.
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
http://dateline.rice/april-15-cf.isd
Houston's love of golf got a kick-start from Jackie Burke Jr.'s Masters win and early retirement
An article featuring the late Jack Burke, Jr. mentions that he attended Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/april-15-hc
Gov. Abbott appoints 3 to Texas Southern University board of regents
Alumnus Ben Proler is featured.
Office of the Texas Governor
http://dateline.rice/april-15-proler
The Gulf is on fire: 'Spill' at Rice University's Moody Center for the Arts
An article features "Spill," which was performed at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts April 11-12.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/april-15-hp
'Breaking the Waves': A wife's vows to obey her husband in a dark, compelling tale at HGO
Alumna Lauren Snouffer is featured.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/april-15-snouffer
BROADCAST
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 14, 2025)
Will Rice College sophomore Emmie Casey and Lovett College junior Tomi Kuye are interviewed about their research developing a wearable device that uses targeted vibrations to reduce tremors and improve motor control in Parkinson's patients.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-casey-kuye
Hello Houston full episode – April 14, 2025
Houston Public Media on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/april-15-casey-kuye
'Houston Life'
A broadcast mentions that artwork by Joe Overstreet was exhibited at Rice in 1971 and 1972.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-kprc
'Good Day'
Rice is mentioned.
KDFW-TV (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-kdfw
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice and ExxonMobil collaborate to advance global sustainable energy research
An article features the news that Rice and ExxonMobil have entered into a master research agreement to collaborate on research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions. President Reginald DesRoches is quoted.
Environmental News Network
http://dateline.rice/april-15-desroches
OAH celebrates 2025 award winners
An article mentions that Vic Overdorf, postdoctoral associate at Rice's Humanities Research Center, received Honorable Mention in the John D'Emilio LGBTQ History Award category.
Organization of American Historians
http://dateline.rice/april-15-overdorf
TDengine releases TDgpt, extending power of AI to industrial sector
Xia (Ben) Hu, associate professor of computer science, is quoted.
DQIndia.com
http://dateline.rice/april-15-hu
How graphene-based self-cleaning filters could benefit the aerospace industry
An article features Rice research creating flexible, self-sterilizing filters using laser-induced graphene
AZo Nano
http://dateline.rice/april-15-azo.nano
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Experts on failed Dragon deal: Keep negotiations open
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Center for the United States and Mexico, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
http://dateline.rice/april-15-monaldi
New quantum particle category proposed: A game changer?
An article features Rice research into discovering the potential existence of paraparticles. Co-authors quoted include Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and former Rice graduate student Zhiyuan Wang.
Time.News
http://dateline.rice/april-15-hazzard-wang
Fact or Fiction: Has the 2007 birth spike actually impacted college admissions?
Rice is mentioned.
Raider Rumbler News
http://dateline.rice/april-15-rrn
SPORTS
Charlotte's Gillespie, UTSA's Lytle earn baseball weekly honors
A roundup mentions that Rice baseball player Hiram Bocachica Jr. was named to the American Athletic Conference's weekly Honorable Mention list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/april-15-bocachica
PREVIEW: Cougars seek Silver Glove Series sweep
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Houston April 15.
UHCougars.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-uh
South Florida is top seed for American Men's Tennis Championship
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team (No. 5) is slated to play the University of Tulsa (No. 4) in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament April 18.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/april-15-the.american
2025 American Athletic Conference Men's Tennis Championship
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/april-15-the.american
Florida Atlantic takes top seed for American Women's Tennis Championship
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team (No. 2) is slated to play the winner of Match 4 in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament April 18.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/april-15-the.american
2025 American Athletic Conference Women's Tennis Championship
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/april-15-the.american
Mia Rivera and Hailey Rodriguez continue to set new standards at Carl Kight Lumberjack Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's outdoor track and field teams will host the J. Fred Duckett Twilight meet April 26.
GoHilltopers.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-gh
Tufts' Katelin Isakoff named a NCAA Walter Byers Scholarship recipient
An article mentions that former Rice track and field athlete Regina Cavanagh was a Walter Byers Scholarship honoree in 1989.
New England Small College Athletic Conference
http://dateline.rice/april-15-nescac
Beekeeper makes barehanded grab to save Rice baseball game
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team played the University of South Florida April 13.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-hc
This weekend's bizarre sports stories: A beehive in the dugout and a Masters cup check
PJMedia.com
http://dateline.rice/april-15-pjm
'CBS 4 Valley Central'
KVEO-TV (Harlingen, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-kveo (Similar segments aired 20 times across the U.S.)
Hometown-bound — Baylor adds former Midway star Caden Powell from Rice
An article features former Rice basketball player Caden Powell.
Waco Tribune-Herald
http://dateline.rice/april-15-wth
Former Midway star Caden Powell commits to Baylor
KWTX Online (This segment also aired on KWTX-TV in Waco, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-kwtx
Is Baylor basketball on a hot streak in transfer portal?
Heartland College Sports
http://dateline.rice/april-15-hcs
'Houston's Morning Show'
Rice is mentioned.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/april-15-kriv
NEWS RELEASES
Intero Biosystems from University of Michigan wins Rice Business Plan Competition
Intero Biosystems — a life science company that has developed the first cell-derived human "mini gut" replicating cell types, spatial structure and function of the human intestine — took home the grand prize at the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition. The company's product, Gastroscreen, includes the intestinal lining and supporting tissues, creating a complete mini-organ "in a dish" for comprehensive safety and efficacy testing.
http://dateline.rice/april-15-news-release-rbpc
Rice engineering design showcase and competition to be held April 17
The Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK), Rice's signature hub for undergraduate engineering innovation, will hold its annual Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase and competition April 17 at the Ion. The event, which is open to the public, is an opportunity to experience the creativity and dedication of Rice undergraduate engineering students whose projects translate classroom knowledge into functional engineering designs with a real-world purpose. More than $14,000 will be awarded in prizes.
http://dateline.rice/april-15-news-release-oedk