NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
City official says Austin Street bike lane hindered HFD — firefighters say they used it
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared in Firehouse and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-stein
Okazje wykorzystane i nie
Ewa Thompson, professor emerita of Slavic studies, authored an op-ed.
WszystkocoNajwazniejsze.pl
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-thompson
A mighty theme An article features late alumnus
An article features Larry McMurtry, a former Rice lecturer, and mentions Fondren Library.
The New York Review
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-mcmurtry
Immigration crackdowns disrupt caregivers. Families are paying the price.
An article cites an analysis of census data by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
NBC News (This article also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-nbc
HOUSTON/TEXAS
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 (This article appeared on the front page of the April 3 print edition, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/april-3-hc
Giant 2-acre property near Rice Village just hit the market
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/april-3-hc
BROADCAST
Political roundup: Big day for tariffs, and a slow-moving Texas House
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, participates in a roundtable discussion of the week's political news.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-jones
BikeHouston director critical of Mayor Whitmire's removal of bike lanes
An article cites the Kinder Houston Area Survey conducted annually by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-hpm
Can we get the benefits of napping without napping?
Valentin Dragoi, professor of electrical and computer engineering and scientific director of the Center for Neural Systems Restoration, is interviewed about his research into how sleep affects the brain.
CKNW Mornings with Simi on IHeart (This segment appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-dragoi
Full show: Mitigating risk in the US, Liberation Day expectations and near death experiences
CKNW Mornings with Simi on IHeart (This segment appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-dragoi
'Little Tech Competition Summit'
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
CSPAN
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-kennedy
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Powering the AI future: RAVA launches with Google Cloud support
An article features the news that Rice and Google Public Sector are partnering to launch the Rice AI Venture Accelerator, designed to drive early stage artificial intelligence innovation and commercialization. Community members quoted or mentioned include President Reginald DesRoches; Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation; and Sanjoy Paul, executive director of the Rice Nexus and lecturer in computer science.
AZo Robotics (This article also appeared in MSN Money Great Britain.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-desroches-cherukuri-paul
New dual-purpose method to destroy '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.
The University Network
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-tour-scotland
Nuovo metodo provato per rimuovere i PFAS dall'acqua
Scienze Notizie
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-tour-scotland
Revolutionizing human touch
An article features a Rice study into the current state of wearable multisensory haptic technology. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Marcia O'Malley, the Thomas Michael Panos Family Professor in Mechanical Engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; and Daniel Preston, assistant professor of mechanical engineering.
Innovation in Textiles
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-omalley-preston
Fostering clinician-led biotech innovation
Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering, faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is featured.
Medical Economics
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-veiseh
Building an affordable grid-scale alternative to batteries
An article features Rice research into capturing clear images of objects through hot windows. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Gururaj Naik, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and alumnus Ciril Samuel Prasad.
Tech Briefs
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-naik-prasad
Chemistry at Texas A&M University: Changing the world one day at a time
An article features Samantha Yruegas, the James and Deborah T. Godwin Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
Study International
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-yruegas
How is Rice University enhancing its campus with new construction projects?
An article features three construction projects at Rice: the renovated Academic Quadrangle, the new building for the Jones Graduate School of Business and Sarofim Hall. Community members quoted or mentioned include George Ristow, assistant vice president of campus planning and design and university architect; Hanszen College freshman Zain Khemani; and Baker College senior Sunny Sun. The article also mentions McNair Hall and the James Turrell "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on Rice's Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion.
Education Curated
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-ristow-khemani-sun
Beyond the imagined: Karamuk Kuo's Jeannette Kuo on space for herself, effective mentorship and loving the challenge
An article mentions that Jeannette Kuo served as the Cullinan Visiting Professor at Rice in 2023. It also includes photos of Rice's Cannady Hall.
Madame Architect
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-kuo
Diana Pérez Gomez and Leslie Tan join Jackson Walker's labor and employment practice in Houston
An article features alumna Leslie Tan.
Jackson Walker
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-tan
Where did Earth's water come from? AAAS Fellow Karen Meech investigates
An article features alumna Karen Meech.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-meech
Forecasting the future: Tom Skilling and Don Wuebbles talk climate resilience
An article features former Rice provost Marie Lynn Miranda.
City Club Chicago
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-miranda
Cutting-edge experiments reveal 'hidden' details in transforming material
An article mentions that Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Newswise
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-newswise
Ars Lyrica Houston reveals details for its 2025/26 concert season
An article mentions that Ars Lyrica, an ensemble that performs Baroque music on period-specific instruments, will present "Fatal Attractions" at Duncan Recital Hall at Rice's Shepherd School of Music Feb. 14, 2026.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-bw
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
LSU athletic department not subject to university budget belt-tightening
Steven Rackley, professor in the practice of sport management, is quoted.
Tiger Rag
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-rackley
2 mummies reveal a human lineage lived in isolation in the Green Sahara 7,000 years ago
Mary Prendergast, associate professor of anthropology, is quoted.
El País
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-prendergast
CMU Energy Week tackles AI and energy
An article mentions that Rice's student team Carbon Duty placed second in the Tepper Energy and Clean Tech Club Case Competition at Carnegie Mellon University's recent Energy Week.
Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-cmu
California losing 10% of gas production. What are the options ahead | Skip York
Skip York, nonresident fellow in energy and global oil at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed.
California Insider on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-york
Youngkin to speak at Liberty University commencement
An article features alumnus and former Rice men's basketball player Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
The Altavista Journal (This article originally appeared in Liberty University News, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-youngkin
APQC awards Laylee Taghizadeh — Cypress Creek High School student $100,000
An article mentions that Laylee Taghizadeh plans to attend Rice.
Hello Cypress
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-taghizadeh
Deze Leidse studenten gaan toch naar de VS om te promoveren
Rice is mentioned.
MareOnline.nl
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-mare
SPORTS
2025 Pro Swim Series — Sacramento: Day 1 finals live recap
An article mentions that Rice swimmer Ella Dyson finished third in the women's 800-meter freestyle at a Pro Swim Series meet in Sacramento, California.
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-dyson
2025 Pro Swim Series — Sacramento: Risultati prima giornata
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-dyson
Baseball uses historic onslaught to beat Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team lost to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 20-5 April 2.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-utrgv
UTRGV baseball beats up Rice on the road
MyRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-myrgv
'Channel 5 News'
KRGV-TV (Harlingen, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-krgv
'Despierta Al Dia News'
KLDO-TV (Laredo, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-kldo (This segment aired on three other affiliate stations.)
ECU baseball sweeps Rice series
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept in a three-game series against East Carolina University March 28-30.
The East Carolinian
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-tec
East Carolina Baseball predictions for the series against Florida Atlantic University
Rice's baseball team is mentioned.
The East Carolinian
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-tec
Gabe Taylor: The Taylor legacy continues in the NFL
An article features former Rice football player Gabe Taylor.
Soy Futbol
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-taylor
2025 NFL Draft scouting report: Rice DB Gabriel Taylor
Steelers Depot
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-taylor
Allstate Sugar Bowl and National Football Foundation to honor scholar-athletes
An article mentions that DeReyon Jenkins Jr. has committed to play football at Rice.
Allstate Sugar Bowl (This article also appeared in Crescent City Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-jenkins.jr
Key piece for Utah basketball withdraws from transfer portal
An article features former Rice men's basketball player Keanu Dawes.
Athlon Sports
http://dateline.rice/apr-3-dawes