NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump's not the first US chief to hunt Greenland
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.
Politico
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-medlock
The key to fighting climate change lies in the developing world
The Rockefeller Foundation
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-medlock
Trump's executive orders, Texas school choice: TWITP
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 Fox 7 Online article also appeared in Yahoo! News, and this segment also aired twice on KXAN-TV in Austin.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-jones
Texas lawmakers have proposed a $330B state budget. How could it affect Houston ISD?
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Feb. 1 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-jones
Trump's presidency is raising a powerful Texas think tank's profile. Here's what to know about it.
San Antonio Express-News (This article appeared on the front of the City/State section in the Feb. 2 print edition of the Houston Chronicle and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-jones
Texas legislative issues 2025
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-jones
Immigration uncertainty (Jan. 31, 2025)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-jones
Texans divided on immigration policies and border security, new University of Houston survey finds
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-jones
Texans express mixed views on immigration policies in recent survey
Houston Daily
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-jones
12 useful Google Gemini AI extensions to enable on your phone
A roundup features OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources. Richard Baraniuk, the C. Sidney Burrus Professor of Engineering, professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in SlashGear.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-baraniuk
Texas' largest coal plant is right outside Houston. Now the community wants it out.
An article mentions Rice research into the carbon and sulfur dioxide emissions of the W.A. Parish coal-fired power plant southwest of Houston.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared in five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Black History Month: From humble roots to Ivy League, Ruth J. Simmons inspires generations
An article features Ruth Simmons, the Rice President's Distinguished Fellow and trustee emerita.
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared on the front of the Metro section in the Feb. 2 print edition, and it appeared in MSN Education.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-simmons
Analysts: Tariffs will increase energy prices, not drilling
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Money and five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-finley
Houston researchers harness dialysis for new wastewater treatment process
An article features Rice research into using dialysis to treat wastewater. Co-authors quoted include Menachem Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and postdoctoral associate Selina Chen.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-elimelech-chen
What could be in store for medical marijuana, consumable hemp products in Texas?
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into hemp product bans.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-fwst
More than a chef, Ope Amosu of ChòpnBlọk is a Houston food ambassador
An article features alumnus Ope Amosu.
Houston Food Finder
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-amosu
The cost of eggs continues to soar. Texas restaurants wait for what's next.
An article mentions that Dandelion Cafe has a location on Rice's campus.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN and five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-hc
Texas' first decacorn and more top innovation news for January 2025
A roundup features upcoming art on view at the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Real Estate Co.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-innomap
UTA researchers lead tropical storm study to help communities reduce future risk
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Dallas Innovates
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-di
Klein ISD recognized as a CTE District of Distinction
An article mentions a study by the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Klein ISD graduates.
Klein ISD
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-kisd
Celebrating Chicano/Latino resourcefulness and creativity: Rasquachismo at the San Antonio McNay Art Museum
Alumna Mia Lopez is featured.
La Prensa Texas
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-lopez
BROADCAST
Today on Texas Standard: Texas braces for impact of new Trump tariffs
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 affiliate stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-payan
Sex, law and life on Mars
Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences, is interviewed about the possibility of colonizing Mars.
ABC Australia's Conversations with Richard Fidler (This segment aired on 50 affiliate stations and appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-weinersmith
Only one Texas university cracks top 20 best in the country
Rice is featured.
Mix 94.1
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-mix
GHS seniors among Questbridge scholarship winners
An article mentions that Joshua Hernandez plans to attend Rice in the fall on the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship.
WGTJ Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-wgt
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
This week on 'The Academic Minute' (Feb. 3, 2025)
A roundup mentions that Han Xiao, associate professor of biosciences and bioengineering and director of Rice's Synthesis X Center, will be featured on tomorrow's episode of the American Association of Colleges and Universities' "The Academic Minute" podcast.
American Association of Colleges and Universities
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-xiao
Cho-Liang Lin on the evolution of violin in modern music
An article features Cho-Liang Lin, the Benjamin Armistead Shepherd Distinguished Professor of Violin at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
The Hype Magazine
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-lin
Sniffing out cancer: Scientists test nasal drug for deadly pancreatic tumors
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a nasoduodenal tube delivery system to treat pancreatic cancer, which is progressing to phase 1 and 2 clinical trials. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of materials science and nanoengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Interesting Engineering.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tour
'Pushing the boundaries of radiation treatment': Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer therapy advances to clinical trials
eCancer
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tour
The Gulf states in a new Syria
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
The Arab Gulf States in Washington
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ulrichsen
REVIEW: Elizabeth Freimuth's artistry on display in Strauss Horn Concerto with CSO
An article features alumna Elizabeth Freimuth, who will join the faculty at Rice's Shepherd School of Music this fall.
Cincinnati Business Courier
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-freimuth
The erotic and the esoteric in religion with Jeffrey Kripal
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is featured.
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-kripal
£17M for 3 UK neural implant projects
The article features research by Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering.
eeNewsEurope.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-robinson
New sustainable materials from recycled carbon nanotubes
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 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, and graduate student Michelle Durán-Chaves.
Chemical Engineering
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-pasquali-chaves
Le ultime uscite in libreria: Dal figlio di Napolitano al giallo di Pavesi
A roundup features Andrea Bajani, professor in the practice and international writer in residence.
Radio Gold News Alessandria
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-bajani
Brain implant lets paralyzed man control virtual drone with thoughts
An article features collaborative research by Nishal Shah, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering.
News9Live.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-shah
African American history month and transportation: Feb. 4 | Transit Equity Day
An article mentions a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into transit equity.
Urban Places and Space blog
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ups
Vanderbilt's rising endowment: What it means for the institution
Rice is mentioned.
Vanderbilt Business Review
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-vbr
50 most applied-to colleges — 2025
College Transitions
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ct
US News & World Report ranks trio of MET online master's programs in top 10 for 2025
A roundup mentions Rice's computer science program.
Top World
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tw
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
A message from the chair of Drexel's board of trustees
An article features Antonio Merlo, former dean of Rice’s School of Social Sciences.
Drexel News
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-dn
Drexel names political economist and renowned scholar Antonio Merlo, PhD, as its 16th president
Drexel News
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-dn
Drexel University announces new president-elect Antonio Merlo
Drexel University's The Triangle
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-du
Incoming Drexel University president Antonio Merlo shares tenure goals
Drexel University's The Triangle
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-du
Drexel University names 'rising star in higher education' as next president
Philadelphia Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-pbj
A political economist from NYU will become the next president of Drexel
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, and it appeared on the front page of its Feb. 1 print edition of the Inquirer and its South Jersey edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-msn.money
Drexel University names Antonio Merlo as its next president
KYW on Audacy (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-kwy
Former Rice University, University of Pennsylvania and New York University water polo collegiate club coach Dr. Antonio Merlo named president of Drexel University
Collegiate Water Polo Association
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-cwpa
College of Staten Island social work department hosts visiting Fulbright Scholar Dr. Aneela Sultana
A roundup mentions that Aneela Sultana, visiting Fulbright Scholar in anthropology, will give a talk "The Lived Experiences of Women Coping with Unintended Pregnancies" at the College of Staten Island Feb. 3.
CSIToday.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-sultana
Grow by escaping your comfort zone
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
The Sunday Mail
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-sm
Sputnik moment or eureka moment? Parasite turbocapitalism
Morning Express
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-me
DeepSeek: Momento di sputnik o momento Eureka? Parassita Turbocapitalism Avanzamento scientifico
La Terazza
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-lt
13 MCPS seniors earn full-tuition QuestBridge scholarships
An article mentions that Amy Li plans to attend Rice in the fall on the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship.
Montgomery Community Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-mcm
Maitreyi Shrikhande of Davenport, Iowa, selected for Texas Medical Center internship
Rice is mentioned.
River Cities' Reader
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-rcr
SPORTS
PJ Haggerty scores 26, No. 19 Memphis holds on to beat Rice 86-83
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of Memphis 86-83 Feb. 2.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ap
No. 19 Memphis fends off Rice for fifth straight win
Reuters (This Field Level Media article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-reuters
Rice Owls' upset bid comes up short against PJ Haggerty and No. 19 Memphis Tigers
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Feb. 3 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-hc
No. 19 Memphis hangs on to beat Rice behind Haggerty's 26
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tigers
Memphis wins fifth straight with win over Rice
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-the.american
Memphis basketball vs. Rice final score: PJ Haggerty leads Tigers to 5th straight win
Commercial Appeal
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ca
How Memphis basketball escaped Rice with a win: 3 takeaways from Tigers' gut-check victory
Commercial Appeal
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ca
Memphis Tigers at Rice basketball: Penny Hardaway, Tyrese Hunter, PJ Haggerty top photos
Commercial Appeal
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ca
Rice Owls face the No. 19 Memphis Tigers on 6-game skid
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ap
Broadnax, Rice Owls take on the No. 19 Memphis Tigers
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ap
No. 19 Tigers head to Houston for Sunday tilt with Rice
GoTigersGo.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tigers
Box Score: Memphis 86, Rice 83
Daily Memphian
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-dm
The Early Word: Grizz, Tigers get big wins; leaders get discreet Forum tours
Daily Memphian
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-dm
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025
Bonesville.net
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-bn
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-kriv (This segment aired twice.)
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-kprc
'Action News 5'
WMC-TV (Memphis, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-wmc (This segment aired nine times.)
'Good Morning Memphis'
WHBQ-TV (Memphis, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-whbq (This segment aired five times.)
Ingram's career day powers Owls past Rice, 66-61
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to Florida Atlantic University 66-61 Feb. 1.
FAUSports.com (An excerpt of this article also appeared in the Feb. 2 print edition of the Houston Chronicle, and it was in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-fau
Home teams sweep Saturday women's hoops action
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-the.american
Clash of the Owls: FAU WBB shocks Rice to snap losing streak
FAUOwlsNest.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-fau
MT Sunday cleans with wins over New Mexico and Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team lost to Baylor University 6-1 Feb. 2.
BaylorBears.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-bears
MT drops heartbreaker against No. 10 San Diego
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-bears
TCU takes down Rice, 4-2
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team lost to Texas Christian University 4-2 Feb. 1.
GoFrogs.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-frogs
No. 1 men's tennis preview: At No. 5 Virginia
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team lost to the University of Texas at Austin 4-0 Jan. 25.
TexasLonghorns.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tl
USF men's basketball takes on FAU in nationally televised contest on ESPN2
An article mentions Rice's men's basketball team.
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-usf
Cats fall to Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated the University of Arizona 4-1 Jan. 31.
ArizonaWildcats.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-aw
Swimming and diving downs Rice on Senior Day
An article mentions that Rice's swimming and diving team lost to the University of Houston Jan. 31.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-uh
Louisiana looks to build off strong start at Robert Platt Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's track and field teams were slated to compete in the University of Houston's Robert Platt Invitational Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-rc
Javelinas splitting squad, heading to Boston, Houston
JavelinasAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ja
Pac-12 expansion candidates: Rice Owls
Rice is featured.
Sports Illustrated's Boise State Broncos
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-si
Wildcats kick off spring season in Mexico
An article mentions that Rice will host the Bentwater Intercollegiate men's golf tournament Feb. 10-11.
ACUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-acu
PREVIEW: Men's golf quickly back to the tee
GoMocs.com (This article also appeared in the Chattanoogan.com.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-mocs
Preview: At Sterkel Classic
An article mentions that Rice's swimming team was slated to compete in the Sterkel Classic Feb. 1.
GoFrogs.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-frogs
No. 1 men's swim and dive concludes regular season at Sterkel Classic
TexasLonghorns.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tl
No. 2 women's swim and dive closes out regular season at Sterkel Classic
TexasLonghorns.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tl
Olivia Bray, Spencer Aurnou-Rhees highlight competition at the Sterkel Classic In Austin
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-swim.swam
Whittington, Wave drill Blazers
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play Tulane University Feb. 5.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-tulane
WGNO-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-wgno
Niners aim to end road trip on a high note against UAB on Saturday
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Feb. 8.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-49ers
Pirates fall at Temple in overtime, 98-94
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play East Carolina University Feb. 5.
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-ecu
'ECU Coach's Show'
WNCT-TV (Greenville, North Carolina)
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-wnct (This segment aired twice.)
Women's cross-country named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
An article mentions that Rice's women's cross-country team has been named an All-Academic Team by the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association. Head coach Jim Bevan is mentioned.
VMIKeyDets.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-bevan
2025 CFL free agent rankings: Offensive linemen
A roundup features former Rice football player Peter Godber.
3 Down Nation
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-godber
NEWS RELEASE
Rice computer scientists develop solutions for making AI models more efficient and customizable
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere — from the chatbots we consult for customer support to tools predicting how diseases might spread. But the computing power and energy required to power modern AI models — such as large language models — can make them expensive, inaccessible and environmentally taxing. A team of researchers at Rice is working on solutions to change that.
http://dateline.rice/feb-3-news-release-ai