NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump calls on Smithsonian Institution to promote 'American Greatness'
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The New York Times (This article also appeared in The Boston Globe, WNyuz and DNyuz.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-brinkley
Series of suicides hits sheriff's office like a 'bomb'
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.
CNN (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-garcini
Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces possible censure over 'Hot Wheels' comment | Texas: 'The Issue Is'
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the possible impact of tariffs on Texas.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Fox 4 Online, and it appeared in Fox 4 Online on YouTube. This segment also aired on KDFW-TV in Dallas.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-diamond
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-diamond
'Fox 26 News Special: What's Your Point?'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-diamond
Trump's denial of Mexico's Colorado River request sparks concerns over future water negotiations
Stephen Mumme, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Hill (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News and MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-mumme
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Cullen, Rice scientists redefine chemical manufacturing
An article features research co-authored by Haotian Wang, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow.
University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering
http://dateline.rice/march-31-wang
Emmett ushers in 'Fourth Era of Transportation' at Highway 36A Coalition luncheon
An article features alumnus Ed Emmett, fellow in energy and transportation policy in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, who spoke at the Highway 36A Coalition’s luncheon March 20.
Katy Times
http://dateline.rice/march-31-emmett
Art Car Parade among 7 events to attend in the Bellaire, Meyerland, West U area in April and May
An article mentions that Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse will host the Collab Kid U for young learners April 12.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/march-31-ci
Bridges Texas History: Gov. Jimmy Allred guided state in difficult times
An article mentions that the late James Allred attended Rice.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://dateline.rice/march-31-laj
Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing marks 50th anniversary
An article mentions that Rice's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing marked its 50-year anniversary with events March 28-29.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/march-31-ci
Monty Bennett and Sarah Bennett's Dallas Bright Futures Scholarship nears deadline for Dallas ISD
Rice is mentioned.
The Dallas Express
http://dateline.rice/march-31-de
BROADCAST
No timetable from Texas governor on filling late Democratic congressman's vacant seat
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.
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/march-31-jones
5 ways America risks global leadership on cleantech and climate
Cipher
http://dateline.rice/march-31-jones
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-jones
http://dateline.rice/march-31-jones2 (This segment aired twice.)
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-jones
'Fox 26 Morning News Weekends'
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about recent political stories.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-king
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Quantum entanglement reveals strange metals' unique electron behavior at critical point
An article features collaborative Rice research into the electrons in strange metals. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; postdoctoral associate Yuan Fang; and graduate students Yiming Wang, Mounica Mahankali and Lei Chen.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in Nanowerk, Bizsiziz.com, Life Technology, Anewz.tv and SciTechDaily.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-si-et.al
From professional ballet dancer to quantum chemist
An article features James Shee, assistant professor of chemistry.
Chemistry World
http://dateline.rice/march-31-shee
2025 Best & Brightest Business Major: Caroline Mazur-Sarocka, Rice University (Virani)
An article features Sid Richardson College senior Caroline Mazur-Sarocka, a student at Rice's Virani Undergraduate School of Business.
Poets&Quants for Undergraduates
http://dateline.rice/march-31-Sarocka
100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2025
Poets&Quants for Undergraduates
http://dateline.rice/march-31-p&q
THE SCOOP | Violinist William Fedkenheuer named as Toronto Summer Music's next artistic director
An article features alumnus William Fedkenheuer, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Ludwig Van Toronto
http://dateline.rice/march-31-fedkenheuer
Houston's ChòpnBlọk redefines West African cuisine for a new generation
An article features alumnus Ope Amosu.
Black Enterprise (This article also appeared in InTheBlackNet.com and News Break.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-amosu
'Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight' showcases artist's greatest hits and half-century connection with Houston patrons
An article mentions that artwork by Joe Overstreet was exhibited at Rice in 1971 and 1972.
Culture Type
http://dateline.rice/march-31-ct
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Analysts hopeful on Dragon after Rubio talks
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.
Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
http://dateline.rice/march-31-monaldi
Iowa regents adopt new degree-revocation policy, including for honorary degrees
An article mentions that Rice does not offer honorary degrees.
The Gazette
http://dateline.rice/march-31-tg
Junior Ole Miss entrepreneur to compete in Rice Business Plan Competition
An article mentions the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship's Rice Business Plan Competition April 10-12.
The Local Voice
http://dateline.rice/march-31-tlv
April 5, 2025: We're all hitting the streets
Rice is mentioned.
San Francisco Bay Times
http://dateline.rice/march-31-sfbt
SPORTS
Rice head coach Scott Abell discusses installment of new option offense in spring ball
An article features Rice head football coach Scott Abell.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/march-31-abell
Pirate baseball secures series sweep with win over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept in a three-game series against East Carolina University March 28-30.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in WNCT Online, and a similar article also appeared in The Daily Reflector, 247sports.com and Bonesville.net.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-yahoo
East Carolina polishes off series sweep of Rice
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-ecu
ECU baseball outlasts Owls for extra-inning win
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in WNCT Online, and a similar article also appeared in 247Sports.com and Bonesville.net.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-yahoo
ECU storms back for extra-inning victory at Rice
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-ecu
East Carolina stifles Rice 4-2 in series opener
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-ecu
Weekend lookahead: Pirates begin road AAC series at Rice
The Daily Reflector
http://dateline.rice/march-31-tdr
East Carolina baseball predictions for the series against Rice University
The East Carolinian
http://dateline.rice/march-31-tec
FINAL: ECU 5, Rice 3 (11)
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-247
'9 on Your Side'
WNCT-TV (Greenville, North Carolina)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-wnct (This and similar segments aired 27 times.)
Track and field posts 2 wins, multiple top finishes on Friday
An article mentions that Rice hosted the Victor Lopez Classic track meet March 27-29.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-uh
Kalen Beavers, Francis shine at Victor Lopez Classic
McNeeseSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-mcneese
Jeny Barcenas wins 3000m SC with NCAA's 12th-fastest time of season
McNeeseSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-mcneese
Big Red tallies 9 top 5s at Victor Lopez Invite's final day
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-lamar
Johnson earns long jump title at Texas Relays
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-lamar
T&F: PRs abound for Huskies at Rice Victor Lopez Classic
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-hcu
T&F: HCU closes out Texas Relays
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-hcu
T&F: Distance runners shine at Texas Relays
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-hcu
Patriots take on top competition at Victor Lopez Classic
DBUPatriots.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-dbu
DBU heads to Rice University for 42nd Victor Lopez Classic
DBUPatriots.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-dbu
Track and field splits up for Texas Relays and Victor Lopez Invitational
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-lamar
Speedy Bulldogs win prestigious Victor Lopez Classic
SportsCastMedia.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-scm
Results — Victor Lopez Classic 2025
WatchAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-wa
WKU completes sweep of Kats
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Sam Houston State University April 1.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-shsu
Baseball drops finale at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley April 2.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-utrgv
'Channel 5 News'
KRGV-TV (Harlingen, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-krgv
Charlotte outlasted by No. 70 Florida Atlantic
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte April 4.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-49ers
Charlotte fights hard in back-and-forth loss to No. 24 South Florida
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-49ers
Charlotte ready for rugged ranked weekend; schedule updated
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 4-0 Feb. 20.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-49ers
Tulane drops road bout at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team defeated Tulane University 4-2 March 28.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-tulane
Tennis sweeps Liberty in Conference USA Championship rematch
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play Florida International University April 5.
FIUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/march-31-fiu
Another key Utah player has reportedly entered the transfer portal
An article features former Rice basketball player Keanu Dawes.
Deseret News (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/march-31-dn
5 STONE COLD 2025 college football predictions
Rice football is mentioned.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/march-31-dctf
MEN'S BASEBALL: Bulldogs win 9 straight in March
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept by Yale University in a three-game series March 7-9.
Yale Daily News
http://dateline.rice/march-31-ydn
NEWS RELEASES
Chance discovery improves stability of bioelectronic material used in medical implants, computing and biosensors
A chance discovery led a team of scientists from Rice, University of Cambridge and Stanford University to streamline the production of a material widely used in medical research and computing applications. While experimenting with ways to precisely pattern the material for applications in biomedical optics, Rice materials scientist Scott Keene skipped adding the crosslinker and used a higher temperature while prepping the material. To his surprise, the resulting sample turned out to be stable on its own ⎯ no crosslinker needed.
http://dateline.rice/march-31-news-release-keene
Rice scientists pioneer method to tackle 'forever chemicals'
Rice researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called “forever chemicals.” A study led by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and graduate student Phelecia Scotland unveils a method that not only eliminates PFAS from water systems but also transforms waste into high-value graphene, offering a cost-effective and sustainable approach to environmental remediation. This research was published March 31 in Nature Water.
http://dateline.rice/march-31-news-release-pfas