NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Javier Milei is betting big on an Argentine oil gusher
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.
The Economist
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-monaldi
This NASA scientist is developing a spacecraft for interstellar travel. Is it the warp drive we've been waiting for?
Alumnus Harold White is featured.
Popular Mechanics
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-white
HOUSTON/TEXAS
40ish Houston artists under age 40ish: The next generation of creatives shaping the city's future
A roundup features alumnus Alex Moreno-Gonzalez, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music, and mentions that he was commissioned to create a special piece of music for the investiture ceremony of Rice President Reginald DesRoches. The roundup also mentions that artist Jasmine Zelaya has exhibited work at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front of the Zest section in the Feb. 16 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-gonzalez-desroches
People on the Move in Houston: Cho-Liang Lin
An article features Cho-Liang Lin, the Benjamin Armistead Shepherd Distinguished Professor of Violin at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Houston Business Journal (This article also appeared in the Feb. 14-20 print and digital editions.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-lin
Austinites express their love on Valentine's Day at the I Love You So Much mural in Austin
A roundup features a picture with Rice undergraduate students Kamisi Adetunji, Natalie Wang, Krishna Chalise, Juliana Zhou and Katherine Yue.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-statesman
The funky Rice Village history you didn’t know
Rice is mentioned.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-houstonia
Texas Studio: Listening intently with Yvonne Chen
Alumna Yvonne Chen, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
Arts and Culture Texas
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-chen
After 160,000 miles, this DeLorean — and its 96-year-old owner — show no signs of slowing down
Alumnus Don Williams is featured.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Feb. 15 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-williams
Port Bureau awards Rice Business Executive Education Scholarships to Lindsay Hrones, Nathan Selvidge
An article mentions that Greater Houston Port Bureau has awarded scholarships to Lindsay Hrones, Host Agency, and Nathan Selvidge, Oneok, for professional leadership development at Executive Education’s Customer-Centric Strategy program at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business Feb. 24-27.
Greater Houston Port Bureau
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ghpb
London jewelry favorite's first United States store is an Upper Kirby jewel — Lark & Berry’s lab-grown diamonds turn heads
Alumna Laura Chavez is featured.
PaperCity
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-chavez
Houston construction company invests in tomorrow's workforce with the CORE Mentorship Program
An article mentions that Rice participates in the CORE Mentorship Program, which connects students and young professionals with seasoned industry leaders.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-hbj
BROADCAST
100 Years of 100 Things: Presidential power; meet the mayoral candidates: Michael Blake; Oscar docs: Porcelain War; SNL and politics
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is interviewed about the office of the U.S. president.
WNYC (This segment also aired on more than 40 affiliate stations.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-brinkley
WGN-AM (Chicago)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-brinkley
Houston's relationship with Canada (Feb. 17, 2025)
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 interviewed.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-medlock
'Texas Public Radio'
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 interviewed about a possible Republican primary in Texas for the U.S. Senate.
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-jones (This segment aired twice.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Material Cultures wins 2025 Spotlight Award
An article mentions that Shantel Blakely, assistant professor of architecture, and Brett Schneider and Jesús Vassallo, both associate professors of architecture, were part of the 2025 Spotlight Award nomination and jury process. Igor Marjanović, the William Ward Watkin Dean of the Rice School of Architecture, is quoted.
e-Flux
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-eflux
There's a mysterious weblike structure on Mars' surface, and NASA's Curiosity Rover has started its journey to find out what it is
Kirsten Siebach, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted.
Twisted Sifter (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-siebach
AIDANTS: Le stress fait des dommages jusqu'au niveau cellulaire
An article features research by Chris Fagundes, professor of psychological sciences.
Santé Log
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-fagundes
Summer school on data science 2025: Evento destaca tendências emergentes em Ciência de Dados
Vicente Ordóñez-Román, associate professor of computer science, is mentioned.
Portal.FGV.br
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-roman
Water-based reactors offer pharmaceutical industry a safer alternative to toxic solvents
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a new method for performing chemical reactions using water instead of toxic solvents. Co-author and graduate student Ying Chen is quoted.
European Pharmaceutical Review
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-chen
Low-cost system may improve wireless machine communication
An article mentions that Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Assembly
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-assembly
Engine No. 1 bets on gas as AI power demand heats up
An article cites Rice research into renewable energy.
Institutional Investor
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ii
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Andrea Bajani: 'Così i miei studenti raccontano gli orrori in famiglia'
An article features Andrea Bajani, professor in the practice and international writer in residence.
La Repubblica
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-bajani
Nine reads to keep an eye out for in 2025
An article about a forthcoming novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid mentions that one of the characters is a Rice professor.
University of California, Irvine's New University
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-uci
8+1 Greek inscriptions in the US that make us all proud
An article mentions Rice.
Hellenic Daily News NY
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-hdnny
How New Jersey's colleges and universities were ranked on Niche's 2025 Best Colleges list
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in NJ.com.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-msn.money
SPORTS
Brumbaugh, Woods lead Tulane past Rice, 81-78
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to Tulane University 81-78 Feb. 15.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ap
Woods beats the buzzer to drop Rice 81-78
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-tgw
East Carolina, Tulane, Tulsa earn Saturday wins
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-the.american
Watch: Every angle of Tulane Star Asher Woods' game-winning basket over Rice
Sports Illustrated's Tulane Green Wave
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-si
Asher Woods saves Tulane Green Wave against Rice Owls with buzzer-beater
Sports Illustrated's Tulane Green Wave
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-si
Woods hits buzzer-beater for 81-78 Tulane win over Rice
Crescent City Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ccs
Woods leads Tulane against Rice after 20-point showing
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ap
Green Wave welcomes Rice for Saturday morning rematch
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-tgw
Schedule Tulane's biggest advantage as it seeks double-bye in AAC men's hoops tourney
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-nola
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-kprc
'WDSU News'
WDSU-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-wdsu (This segment aired five times.)
'Fox 8 News'
WVUE-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-wvue (This segment aired five times.)
'WWL Louisiana Weekend Morning News'
WWL-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-wwl (This segment aired three times.)
'WGNO News'
WGNO-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-wgno
Shockers take down Rice, 60-57, in the Roundhouse
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to Wichita State University 60-57 Feb. 15.
GoShockers.com (This article also appeared in Chat Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-shockers
UTSA stays atop women's hoops standings
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-the.american
Women's basketball beats Rice at home in a 60-57 thriller
The Sunflower
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-sunflower
Wichita State hosts Rice after Anderson's 21-point game
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ap
Rice visits Anderson and Wichita State
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ap
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-kprc
Valincius powers No. 2 Virginia past Rice in weekend finale
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team lost their games against Villanova, Michigan and Virginia in the Puerto Rico Challenge tournament Feb. 14-16.
VirginiaSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-virg
Brian O'Connor Rice postgame Feb. 16, 2025
VirginiaSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-virg
Baseball: No. 2 Virginia shuts out Rice, 7-0, to close out 2-1 weekend in Puerto Rico
Augusta Free Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-afp
Virginia baseball takes 2 of 3 in Puerto Rico defeating Rice 7-0 in the finale
CVille Right Now
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-crn
No. 2 Virginia baseball closes out Puerto Rico Challenge with 7-0 win over Rice
CBS 19 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-cbs19
Tomas Valincius throws 10 Ks, Virginia baseball beats Rice 7-0
Sports Illustrated's Virginia Cavaliers
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-si
Florida Atlantic, South Florida complete sweeps on Sunday
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-the.american
Newcomers shine as Villanova takes down Rice in season opener
Villanova.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-villanova
Wolverines use big eighth inning to rally past Owls in Puerto Rico
MGoBlue.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-goblue
Six American squads earn wins on 2025 opening day
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-the.american
Florida Atlantic, Tulane improve to 2-0 on season
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-the.american
Virginia baseball starts season with a 5-4 extra innings loss to Michigan
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-msn.sports
Friday College Baseball Recap: Villanova takes down Rice
Philadelphia Baseball Review
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-pbr
Michigan baseball outlasts top 3 team in extras to open 2025 season
MLive.com (This article also appeared in MGoBlog.com.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-mlive
Virginia baseball takes down Villanova 3-1 in Puerto Rico
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-sbn
UVA baseball beats Villanova 3-1 for first win of season
Sports Illustrated's Virginia Cavaliers
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-si
Michigan topples No. 2 Virginia in extras to open Puerto Rico Challenge
MGoBlue.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-goblue
No. 2 Cavaliers top Villanova on Saturday night
VirginiaSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-vs
Previewing Michigan's matchups in the Puerto Rico Challenge
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-sbn
In first win of 2025, No. 2 baseball conquers Villanova
The Cavalier Daily
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-cd
Puerto Rico Challenge 2025 baseball schedule, livestream, channel, scores for event with Virginia, Michigan, more
The Sporting News
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-sn
College baseball schedule: ACC teams' full opening weekend slate for Clemson, FSU, more
Greenville News
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-gn
Cavaliers hold off Villanova to earn first win of the season
CBS 19 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-cbs19
No. 2 Virginia baseball team tops Villanova in Puerto Rico Challenge
The Daily Progress
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-dp
Batter up! College baseball returns for the 2025 season with over 4,000 games across ESPN platforms
ESPN Press Room
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-espn
Woolfolk draws start for UVA baseball in Puerto Rico today
JerryRatcliffe.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-jr
College baseball takes center field as some teams swing at opening day
WVNS Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-wns
Matchups to watch on college baseball's opening weekend
World Baseball
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-wb
Con sabor boricua, el inicio de la temporada de béisbol de la NCAA con el Puerto Rico Challenge
El Nuevo Día
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-end
Más de 500 jóvenes boricuas asisten a seminario sobre oportunidades en béisbol universitario y profesional
Primera Hora
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ph
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-kprc
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-kprc2
'Good Morning Charlottesville'
WCAV-TV (Charlottesville, Virginia)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-wcav (This segment aired four times.)
Missouri State takes series from Bearkats
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Sam Houston State University Feb. 18.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-bearkats
Florida Atlantic visits Rice following Perry's 22-point showing
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play Florida Atlantic University Feb. 18.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ap
Owls drop hard-fought battle vs. South Florida
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-fau
Florida Atlantic hosts South Florida Saturday
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-fau
Women's basketball: FAU suffers third-consecutive loss at home versus USF, 74-62
University Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-up
PREVIEW: Track and field hosts Howie Ryan Invitational on Friday
An article mentions that Rice's track and field team competed in the University of Houston's Howie Ryan Invitational meet Feb. 14.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-uh
Big Red sets sights on Howie Ryan Invitational
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-lamar
Track and field hits the road for last meet before conferences
JavelinaAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ja
Roadrunners competing in Houston and Nashville this weekend
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-utsa
Tech falls to Owls in Houston
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team defeated Texas Tech University 4-2 Feb. 16.
TexasTech.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-texas.tech
Nickel wins at No. 1 singles despite team loss at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team defeated Lamar University 6-1 Feb. 14.
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-lamar
No. 16 Pepperdine routs Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team lost to Pepperdine University 4-1 Feb. 15.
PepperdineWaves.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-pepperdine
Men's golf set to tee it up at Border Olympics on Monday
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team is slated to compete in the Border Olympics in Laredo, Texas, Feb. 17-18.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-utrgv
Redbirds to look to defend title at Border Olympics
GoRedbirds.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-redbirds
Wolverines to continue spring heading back to Border Olympics
MGoBlue.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-goblue
Men's golf preview: Border Olympics
ULMWarhawks.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-ulm
Raiders set to tee off spring slate in Texas
WSURaiders.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-wsu
Both men and women's golf teams return to action
AugustaJags.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-aj
Blazers down South Florida in Bartow Classic
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Alabama at Birmingham Feb. 19.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-uab
Tulsa holds off UTSA 80-76
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Tulsa Feb. 22.
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-tulsa
SFA track and field announces 2025 outdoor schedule
An article mentions that Rice will host the Victor Lopez Invitational track and field meet March 28-29.
SFAJacks.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-sfa
Tulsa drops 4-2 decision at Purdue
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play the University of Tulsa Feb. 21.
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-tulsa
Jaaucklyn Moore's last dance: 'She stepped up to the challenge'
Rice women's basketball player Malia Fisher is mentioned.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-fisher
2025 ACC women's fan guide: UVA women on track to extend winning streak to 6 straight titles
A roundup features former Rice swimmer Imogen Meers.
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-meers
12 SEC teams featured in early season college baseball tournaments
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team will compete in the Astros Foundation College Classic Feb. 28-March 2.
On3 (This article also appeared in News Break.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-on3
2025 Tennessee baseball roster
USA Today's Vols Wire
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-vw
Tony Vitello, Tennessee baseball vs. Hofstra score today: Live updates, highlights
KnoxNews.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-knox
What you need to know for the 2025 college baseball season
Just Baseball
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-jb
Everything you need to know about Tennessee baseball ahead of 2025 season
Rivals' VolReport
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-vr
After years of injuries, Twins prospect Matt Canterino keeps major league hopes alive
An article features former Rice baseball player Matt Canterino.
TwinCities.com (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-canterino
North Texas preseason All-State: Infielder analysis
An article mentions that Rice hosted a pro-style workout for high school baseball players.
Prep Baseball
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-pb
NEWS RELEASE
Rice opens the Rice Nexus, an innovation factory in the Ion focused on AI
Rice celebrated the grand opening of the Rice Nexus, its flagship innovation hub in the Ion District designed to help faculty, students and alumni founders turn breakthrough research into high-impact startups. Spanning 10,000 square feet across two floors of the Ion building, the state-of-the-art facility provides the space, resources and industry connections needed to scale new ventures, with artificial intelligence as a central pillar of its innovation strategy.
http://dateline.rice/feb-17-news-release-rice.nexus