NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Meet the researchers innovating in Braille research
Robert Englebretson, associate professor of linguistics, is featured.
NPR's Short Wave (This segment also aired on NPR's "All Things Considered" on more than 950 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-englebretson
Assad's fall opens window for Syrian refugees to head home — but for many, it won't be an easy decision
Kelsey Norman, fellow for the Middle East and director of the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Women's Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program, and alumna Ana Martín Gil, research manager for the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East at the Baker Institute, co-authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-norman-gil
Confident, organized, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 has learned from past
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
BBC (This article also appeared in MSN Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-brinkley
'Transparency is good' regarding releasing the JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records, says presidential historian
Fox News (This segment also aired on Fox News.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-brinkley
As countries push back on deportations, Trump trades words, threats
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.
USA Today (This article also appeared in MSN, Yahoo! News Canada, AOL and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-payan
Trump claims migrants come to US from prisons and mental institutions. Here's what we know
Luz Garcini, assistant professor of psychological sciences, director of the Center for Community and Public Health at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a Rice Faculty Scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Snopes.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-garcini
What Houston ISD parents should know about President Trump's immigration crackdown
Erin Baumgartner, director of the Houston Education Research Consortium at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared on the front page of its Jan. 25 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-baumgartner
Backing an assault by Azerbaijan on Armenia is not in Israel's interest — opinion
Gilead Sher, nonresident fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, co-authored an article.
The Jerusalem Post (This article also appeared in MSN Politics International.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-sher
We get the transportation networks that we ask for. So let's ask for better
Christof Spieler, senior lecturer of architecture, authored an op-ed.
The Globe and Mail (This article also appeared in the Jan. 25 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-spieler
Trump lifts Biden-era pause on future liquefied natural gas exports
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
PolitiFact
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-finley
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Trump's presidency is raising a powerful Texas think tank's profile. Here's what to know about it.
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.
San Antonio Express-News (This article also appeared in MSN Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-jones
Who's up and who's down: Where Texas politicians stand with Donald Trump as he takes office
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Jan. 27 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-jones
Texas taxpayers could spend billions on border security despite President Trump's return to office
MSN Politics (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online, and this segment also aired four times on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-jones
Democrats lose chairmanships and power in the Texas House
KEYE Online
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-jones
Sergio Massa 2025: Lejos de las candidaturas, quiere ser el armador del panperonismo anti Javier Milei
Tres Lineas
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-jones
'Texas Public Radio'
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-jones (This segment aired four times.)
KERA-FM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-jones (This segment aired five times.)
Houston film lovers get a nostalgic treat with 35mm screenings at MFAH
Charles Dove, professor in the practice of film and director of Rice Cinema, is quoted, and Brian Huberman, professor of visual arts, is mentioned.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-dove
Review: A stunning Dallas Symphony concert with guest conductor Giedrė Šlekytė
An article features Erin Hannigan, who will join the faculty of Rice's Shepherd School of Music as professor of oboe effective July 1, 2025.
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared in MSN Music.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-hannigan
I'm a critical race theorist. Despite Trump, I do not despair of this country. | Opinion
Tony Brown, distinguished professor of sociology, authored an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle (This op-ed appeared in the Jan. 26 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-brown
Could local drainage projects be built against a future Harvey?
Phil Bedient, the Herman and George R. Brown Professor of Civil Engineering and co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Weather and five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-bedient
13th annual Ethics Bowl teaches students critical thinking skills
Rice is mentioned.
Tyler Morning Telegraph
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-tmt
Plan your weekend: Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2025
An article mentions that author Maria Gerner will speak at Rice Jan. 31.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-365
Support Harrison Yu: A gifted pianist's journey to college auditions
An article featuring Harrison Yu mentions that he participated in the Michael P. Hammond Preparatory Program at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
The Fort Bend Star
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-fbs
UTSA president Taylor Eighmy named head of UT Health San Antonio as institutions merge
An article mentions that Rice is part of the Association of American Universities.
San Antonio Express-News (This article also appeared on the front page of the Jan. 24 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-exp.news
BROADCAST
City of Houston officials credit previous weather events for quick response to recent winter storm
Alumna Carol Haddock, professor in the practice of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-haddock
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Public policies are needed to improve brain health, researchers urge in commentary
An article features research co-authored by Harris Eyre, the Harry Z. Yan and Weiman Gao Senior Fellow in Brain Health at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of the Baker Institute's Neuro-Policy Program.
Medical Xpress (This article also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-eyre
Passionate about business? Don't even think about it
Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
National Business Review
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-sonenshein
Former Astros exec appears to throw shade at Dodgers for big spending to acquire talent
Oz Ocampo, lecturer in sport management, is quoted.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Dodgers Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-ocampo
Machine learning and 3D printing yield steel-strong, foam-light materials
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in MSN Money, Mirage, Technology Networks and VoxelMatters.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-phys
Clutch City Giving: Houston donors to watch
An article mentions that Laura and John Arnold awarded grants to Rice in 2023.
Inside Philanthropy
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-ip
Neighborhood Guide: Things to do in West University and Rice Village with kids
A roundup mentions Rice's Moody Center for the Arts and the James Turrell "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on Rice's Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion.
MSN Travel (This article originally appeared in Mommy Poppins.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-msn.travel
TriMet begins rolling out bright red security phones at MAX stations
An article mentions that Rice has blue light security phones installed on campus.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in KGW Online.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-msn.money
Dr. Chetan Chitnis, a prominent malaria researcher, awarded Padma Shri
An article features alumnus Chetan Chitnis.
BioVoice News
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-chitnis
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Yi's research sheds light on elderly financial abuse
An article features research by alumna Hanyi (Livia) Yi, who collaborated with Bruce Carlin, the George R. Brown Professor of Finance at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, and Tarik Umar, the Verne F. Simons Distinguished Assistant Professor of Finance at the Jones School.
The Heights
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-yi-carlin-umar
Five Yalies selected as 2025-26 Schwarzman Scholars
An article mentions Menachem Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Yale News
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-elimelech
Greg Herman puts historic preservation into action by stewarding Fay and Gus Jones House
Alumnus Greg Herman is featured.
University of Arkansas News
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-herman
Pacific Ridge School to host Opportunity Scholarship Alumni Panel in Rancho Santa Fe
Rice is mentioned.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-sdut
SPORTS
Glenn scores 17 as Tulane beats Rice 82-71
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to Tulane University 82-71 Jan. 25.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets, and an excerpt appeared in the Jan. 26 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-ap
Tulane controls the paint in 82-71 road win over Rice
TulaneGreenWave.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-tgw
Green Wave visits Rice Owls Saturday afternoon
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-tgw
'Fox 8 News'
WVUE-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-wvue (This segment aired four times.)
Charlotte comes out flat in loss to Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 84-60 Jan. 25.
Charlotte49ers.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-49ers
Charlotte hosts Rice on Saturday
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-49ers
Charlotte women's basketball stumbles against Rice in Saturday showdown at Halton
NinerTimes.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-nt
Blasigh propels South Florida past East Carolina with buzzer beater
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-the.american
South Florida hosts Rice following Anglin’s 27-point game
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of South Florida Jan. 28.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.) http://dateline.rice/jan-27-ap
USF men's basketball drops tough one at ECU
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-usf
Razorbacks bounce back with 4-2 win over Rice in ITA Kickoff Weekend finale
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team lost to the University of Arkansas 4-2 in the ITA Kickoff Weekend Jan. 26.
ArkansasRazorbacks.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-ar
Men's tennis falls to Georgia Tech in ITA Kickoff Weekend opener
ArkansasRazorbacks.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-ar
Hogs head to Lone Star State for ITA Kickoff Weekend
ArkansasRazorbacks.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-ar
Chris Kreider — Rice University men's basketball associate head coach — episode 1051
Rice men's assistant basketball coach Chris Kreider is featured.
Ivoox.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-kreider
Roadrunners rally late to defeat Owls at home
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to the University of Texas at San Antonio 67-58 Jan. 8.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-paisano
Who are the 50 most influential sports figures? We'll explore in Houston Explained: The Sports Edition
Rice baseball is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-hc
Jackson High School inducts inaugural HOF class
An article features former Rice swimmer Nicole Limberg.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in the Everett Daily Herald.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-limberg
Golden Hurricane women roll to 64-57 victory over Memphis
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play the University of Tulsa Jan. 29.
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-th
No. 1 men’s tennis sweeps Rice, 4-0
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team lost to the University of Texas at Austin 4-0 Jan. 25.
TexasLonghorns.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-tl
No. 1 men's tennis preview: ITA Kickoff Weekend
TexasLonghorns.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-tl
Men's tennis heads to Austin for ITA Kickoff Weekend
RamblinWreck.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-rw
TCU falls to No. 2 Texas A&M
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play Texas Christian University Feb. 1.
GoFrogs.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-frogs
Mean Green host Florida Atlantic Sunday
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to Florida Atlantic University 75-73 Jan. 19.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-mgs
Owls set to face the Mean Green
FAUSports.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-fau
NEWS RELEASES
Rice celebrates Lunar New Year with events and expert insights
Rice will mark the Lunar New Year with a series of community events and expert perspectives, highlighting the rich cultural traditions of this holiday. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the start of the lunisolar calendar and symbolizes renewal, hope and family unity. The festival falls between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20.
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-news-release-lunar.new.year
Stravinsky to Shaw: Shepherd School to showcase musical diversity in back-to-back concerts
Rice's Shepherd School of Music is gearing up for a weekend of musical performances featuring the Shepherd School Chamber Players Jan. 31 and a Symphony Orchestra program conducted by Christopher James Lees Feb. 1. Both events will showcase the talent of the school’s students and faculty while offering audiences a rich and varied repertoire.
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-news-release-shepherd.school
Sandbox Percussion to perform at Shepherd School of Music Feb. 7
The Grammy-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion, a leading performer of percussion and contemporary chamber music, will present a guest artist recital at Rice's Shepherd School of Music at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in Wortham Theatre at Alice Pratt Brown Hall. The event is free and open to the public with general admission seating.
http://dateline.rice/jan-27-news-release-shepherd.school