NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
A third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings, poll finds
Benedict Guttman-Kenney, assistant professor of finance at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio (This segment aired multiple times on over 800 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-guttman.kenney
Behind the scenes of Houston's boards and commissions: What they do and why they matter
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-jones
Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite Senate opposition
Dallas Examiner
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-jones
'Texas Public Radio'
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-jones
How Asian immigrants to the US resisted pressures to assimilate, creating a vibrant American suburbia
Graduate student Bianca Mabute-Louie authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-mabute.louie
Aneh, penghuni laut dalam ikan anglerfish naik ke permukaan
Kory Evans, assistant professor of natural sciences, is quoted.
CNN Indonesia (This and similar articles also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-evans
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston researchers reach 'surprising' revelation in materials recycling efforts
An article features collaborative Rice research demonstrating that carbon nanotube fibers can be fully recycled without any loss in their structure or properties. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Matteo Pasquali, the A.J. Hartsook Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, professor of materials science and nanoengineering and chemistry and director of Rice's Carbon Hub; Geoff Wehmeyer, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and Faculty Fellow at Rice’s Center for Teaching Excellence; and alumni Ivan Siqueira, Oliver Dewey, Steven Williams, Cedric Ginestra, Yingru Song and Juan De La Garza.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-pasquali-wehmeyer-et.al
Local business leaders launch Houston AI to capitalize on national artificial intelligence interest
An article mentions that Sanjoy Paul, executive director of the Rice Nexus, co-founded Houston AI, which aims to help accelerate AI startup development in Houston. The article also mentions that the Rice Nexus will open Feb. 14.
HoustonInno
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-paul
Hospital facility fees are driving up health care costs in Houston — and catching the eye of lawmakers
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute's Center for Health Policy and professor of economics, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-ho
Repair Drive: Precision gene therapy for liver disorders
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a new method of gene therapy that repairs cells in the liver. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Gang Bao, the Foyt Family Professor of Bioengineering and department chair, professor of chemistry, mechanical engineering, materials science and nanoengineering; So Hyun "Julie" Park, associate research professor of bioengineering; and graduate students Ming Cao and Lavanya Saxena.
Baylor College of Medicine
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-bao-park-et.al
State Department designates Mexican cartels as FTOs
Gary Hale, nonresident fellow in drug policy and Mexico studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Texas Public Policy Foundation
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-hale
EarthX announces Earthx2025: A global conference in Dallas on sustainability, green finance and conservation
An article mentions that Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, will speak at the Earthx2025 conference in Dallas April 21-25.
Dallas Innovates
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-blackburn
On Valentine's Day, love letters for Houston | Opinion
Alumnus Brian Tagtmeier authored a letter to the editor.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the Feb. 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-tagtmeier
For the record
A roundup features Miles Gillette, a graduate student at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
The Fayette County Record
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-gillette
BROADCAST
MBB [Reacts]: Explore what science can't answer: Understanding the telepathy tapes, near death experiences and supernatural abilities with professor Jeffrey J. Kripal
A podcast features Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion.
Simplecast
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-kripal
School rankings (Feb. 14, 2025)
A broadcast mentions that 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, will be a guest on Monday's episode of "Houston Matters."
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-medlock
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
EWTC trains US State Dept on oil and gas industry
An article mentions that experts at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy recently spoke at the Energy Workforce's State Department Houston Energy Course.
Energy Workforce & Technology Council
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-ewtc
Danielle Eveslage
Alumna Danielle Eveslage is featured.
Hart Energy
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-eveslage
Luke Gilman, Mahira Khan and Miguel Ortiz selected to participate in Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs
Alumnus Luke Gilman is featured.
Jackson Walker News
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-gilman
LANDRY: 'The rest of the story' on Louisiana election integrity
An article cites Rice research into hand-counting election ballots.
The Hayride
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-hayride
The 2025 Frequency Festival showcases the diversity of the avant-garde
Alumna Mabel Kwan is featured.
Chicago Reader
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-kwan
AI-enhanced spectroscopy reveals environmental toxins in human placenta
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a novel method for detecting toxic chemicals from tobacco smoke in human placental tissues.
European Medical Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-emj
Which countries do not require IELTS to study abroad?
Rice is mentioned.
Careers360
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-careers360
Real numbers of MBA admissions: Percentage of US minorities at top US business schools
Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is mentioned.
Clear Admit
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-ca
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Japanese food demonstration at Rice University
An article mentions that the Consulate General of Japan in Houston hosted a Japanese food demonstration at Rice's Lovett College Feb. 8. Naoko Ozaki, lecturer of Japanese, is mentioned.
Consulate-General of Japan in Houston
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-ozaki
Hospital mergers come with one inevitable: Bigger executive paychecks
An article cites Rice research into the pay of hospital CEOs.
The Kansas City Beacon (This article also appeared in MSN Money and The Trentonian.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-kcb
Iowa astronaut Peggy Whitson to be inducted into US Astronaut Hall of Fame
An article features alumna Peggy Whitson, adjunct associate professor of biosciences and America's most experienced astronaut.
DecorahNews.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-whitson
Duvall Free professorship endowment established
Alumna Sydney Free is featured.
Morehead State University
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-free
People on the Move: Residential Properties adds Linda Supron
Alumna Linda Supron is featured.
Go Local Prov
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-supron
SPORTS
TenCate launches Pivot Performance Turf
Eric George, Rice deputy athletic director, is quoted.
SportsField Management (This article also appeared in CityBiz and Athletic Turf.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-george
ACC baseball to kick off 2025 season on Friday
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team will start their season with games against Villanova, Michigan and Virginia in a tournament in Puerto Rico Feb. 14-16.
The Patriot
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-patriot
Michigan to open 159th season at inaugural Puerto Rico Challenge
MGoBlue.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-mich
Wildcats head to Ponce for inaugural Puerto Rico Challenge
Villanova.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-vill
Team building, camaraderie lead Villanova into 2025 season
Villanova.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-vill
No. 2 Virginia opens 2025 season with Puerto Rico Challenge
VirginiaSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-virg
Versatile Arroyo eager to contribute as Cavalier
VirginiaSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-virg
College baseball schedule: ACC teams' full opening weekend slate for Clemson, FSU, more
TCPalm.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-tcp
Tulane drops physical battle at North Texas
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is set to play Tulane University Feb. 15.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-tulane
WBB preview: Vs. Rice (Feb. 15)
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team will face Wichita State University Feb. 15.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-wichita
Lamar travels to Rice then returns home for two
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team is slated to play Lamar University Feb. 14.
LamarCardinals.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-lc
Houston swimming and diving dominates fall and makes a splash to begin 2025
An article mentions that Rice's swimming and diving team competed in the Phil Hansen Invitational earlier this season.
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-dc
Tech on the road to play UTSA and Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team is slated to play Texas Tech University Feb. 16.
TexasTech.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-tex.tech
Browns announce new coaching hires, staff role changes, including TE coach Christian Jones
An article mentions former Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren.
Akron Beacon Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-abj
Browns announce five additions to coaching staff
ClevelandBrowns.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-cb
Previously, on SGA: MSA, volleyball and formula racing funded
Rice is mentioned.
Trinitonian
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-trintonian
Tigers set for opening day doubleheader vs. SEMO
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept in a three-game series against the University of Memphis in 2012.
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-memphis
Wildcats meet Ladyjacks, Bearkats on the road this weekend
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated Sam Houston State University earlier this year.
ACUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-acu
Brent Lavallee to lead Fisher Cats in 2025
Alumnus Adam Gurin is featured.
Our Sports Central
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-gurin
NEWS RELEASE
OpenStax algebra curriculum receives unanimous approval in Texas
OpenStax, the world's largest publisher of open educational resources based at Rice, announced that its algebra curriculum has received unanimous approval from the Texas State Board of Education. With this approval, the curriculum has been added to the Texas Instructional Materials Allocation list, underscoring OpenStax's commitment to providing secondary educators with affordable, high-quality resources that support student success.
http://dateline.rice/feb-14-news-release-openstax