NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump sons' deals on 3 continents directly benefit the President
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The New York Times (This article also appeared on the front page of the May 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-brinkley
NY Times exposes Trump family deal-making blitz involving billions of dollars
Raw Story (This article also appeared in MSN, MSN International and MSN New Zealand.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-brinkley
Revealed: Trump family on a 'marathon' of lucrative foreign deal making — while no one notices
AlterNet (This article also appeared in MSN and MSN Australia.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-brinkley
Pope Francis encouraged Christian-Muslim dialogue and helped break down stereotypes
Craig Considine, senior lecturer in sociology, authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-considine
Elon Musk is getting his own town in Texas. Here's what that means.
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.
The Boston Globe
http://dateline.rice/may-5-jones
From Red to wary: Border towns rethink Trump support at 100-day mark
MSN (This article originally appeared in Palabra.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-jones
Texas border counties flipped to Trump in 2024. How do they view him now?
San Antonio Express-News (This article also appeared in the May 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-jones
Latinos helped Trump win a second term but after 100 days in office, support in Texas border counties is eroding
KVIA Online
http://dateline.rice/may-5-jones
Worried, excessive, grateful: This is how border residents feel about President Trump's first 100 days
MyRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-jones
Black Texans speak up on the issues!
Forward Times
http://dateline.rice/may-5-jones
Why US firms shouldn't count on the new Ukraine minerals deal — at least not straight away
Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy, minerals and materials in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
AOL (This article originally appeared in Business Insider, Business Insider Netherlands, MSN Money Ireland, Stock Pick, MSN Philippines and Yahoo! Finance.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-foss
California's top colleges were left off Forbes' 'New Ivies' list. Here's why
An article mentions that Rice is on Forbes' list of "New Ivies."
San Francisco Chronicle (This article also appeared in the May 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-sfc
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Immigrants drive Houston's growth. What happens if Trump keeps them out?
Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, are quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the San Antonio Express-News and MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-potter-king
Assistant professor leads breakthrough in reverse osmosis membrane study
An article mentions that Menachem Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, collaborated on the featured research.
Texas Tech University
http://dateline.rice/may-5-elimelech
Leading Houston institutions launch energy initiative and more news to know
A roundup features news that Rice and ExxonMobil have entered into a master research agreement to collaborate on research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions, and it mentions research by Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, into the electrons in strange metals.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/may-5-si
Taylor Sheridan is UT's commencement speaker. Here's who else is featured at Texas grad ceremonies.
An article mentions that Huda Zoghbi will speak at Rice's commencement May 10.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-hc
7 must-attend Houston energy transition events in May 2025
A roundup mentions that Rice will host the Carbon Hub Annual Meeting May 12-13.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/may-5-ec.htx
Harris County death sentences can last a lifetime
An article cites a 2020 study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the percent of Houstonians who support the death penalty.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/may-5-hp
BROADCAST
Rockstar shares tumbled after delaying the release of GTA 6
Ruth López Turley, director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, is interviewed about school vouchers.
BBC's World Business Report (This segment aired on 40 affiliated stations.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-turley (Segment begins at 16:40.)
'Fox 26 Morning News Weekends'
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, participates in a roundtable discussion of the week's political stories.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-king
'Texas...The Issue Is'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-king (This segment aired four times.)
'Houston's Morning Show'
Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is interviewed about a new study that found 34% of Houston residents consider themselves financially secure.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-potter
Episode 29: FEATURED GUESTS: Monument Mining, Cyient, RAKI, HBK, ACC and Veris Residential
Jason Glim, director of network services in the Office of Information Technology, is interviewed about the importance of technology management and recycling.
Earth with John Holden (This segment also aired on Bloomberg TV.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-glim (Segment begins at 14:30.)
'The Texas Bucket List'
Alumnus and former Rice football player John Poehlmann is featured.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-poehlmann
'13 Eyewitness News'
An article cites a study by the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the impact evictions have on students.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-ktrk
'Channel 3 News'
An article features Rice research into how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity.
WEAR-TV (Mobile, Alabama)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-wear
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Biologist Scott Solomon honored as Piper Professor for outstanding teaching excellence
An article features Scott Solomon, teaching professor of biosciences, who is the recipient of Texas' Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award for outstanding contributions to teaching and student mentorship. Amy Dittmar, the Howard R. Hughes Provost, executive vice president for academic affairs and professor of economics, and Thomas Killian, dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences and E. Dell Butcher Professor of Physics and Astronomy, are quoted.
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/may-5-solomon-dittmar-killian
Scientists discover a new mechanism that could precipitate the extinction of many species
An article features Rice research into the link between rising temperatures and declines in a species' population. Co-authors quoted include Volker Rudolf, professor of biosciences, and alumnae Lillie Stockseth and Zoey Neale.
Daily Galaxy (This article also appeared in MSN Money Ireland.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-rudolf-stockseth-neale
Is the military developing mind reading tech?
Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering, is quoted.
OffGuardian
http://dateline.rice/may-5-robinson
Model hints more Earth-like planets may exist
An article features Rice research that developed a new model for the formation of planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth. Co-authors quoted include André Izidoro, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, and postdoctoral fellow Sho Shibata.
The Good Men Project
http://dateline.rice/may-5-izidoro-shibata
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
BUSINESS BRIEFS: MCLA commencement speaker: Kiese Laymon
An article mentions that Kiese Laymon, the Libbie Shearn Moody Professor of English, will give the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' commencement speech May 17.
The Berkshire Edge
http://dateline.rice/may-5-laymon
Why end of WW II deserves a holiday
An article cites a thesis authored by alumnus Meshack Owino.
The Sunday Standard
http://dateline.rice/may-5-owino
Documentarian shines light on contended conversations
An article featuring Da'Taeveyon Daniels mentions that he plans to attend Rice in the fall.
The Ithacan
http://dateline.rice/may-5-ti
Vote! Who is your top pick for Lee County High School Student of the Week?
An article featuring Sophia Smith mentions that she plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Fort Myers' News-Press (This article also appeared in MSN Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-np
SPORTS
Gauchos rally past Rice to advance in NCAA Tournament
An article mentions that Rice's women's team lost to the University of California at Santa Barbara 4-3 in the first round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championship May 2.
UCSBGauchos.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-ucsb
Tokac's gritty win pushes Aggies past Owls, 4-2
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team lost to Texas A&M University 4-2 in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship May 3.
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-12th.man
Niner offense explodes for 14 hits in 12-2 win over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team won two of its three games against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte May 2-4.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-49ers
Charlotte's comeback falls short in loss at Rice
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-49ers
Charlotte falls in series opener at Rice
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-49ers
'Sports Sunday'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-kprc
'Spectrum News 1 Charlotte'
Spectrum News (Charlotte, North Carolina)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-spectrum (This segment aired 22 times.)
Why OL Donovan Jackson was a safe first-round NFL draft pick for the Vikings
Former Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren is mentioned.
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/may-5-athletic
Patrick Mahomes' half-brother gets NFL chance at Chiefs rookie camp
An article features former Rice football player Graham Walker.
New York Post (Similar articles also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-nyp
'Fox 26 Morning News Weekends'
A broadcast mentions that Rice Athletics co-hosted a sports fest May 4.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-kriv
'KATC TV-3 News'
An article mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Aug. 30 to open the 2025 season.
KATC-TV (Lafayette, Louisiana)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-katc (This segment aired five times.)
Lamar in College Station for Texas A&M's Alumni Muster
An article mentions that Rice's track and field team was scheduled to compete in the Alumni Muster in College Station, Texas, May 3.
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-lc
Track and field meet preview: Texas A&M Alumni Muster
McNeeseSports.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-ms
'Jacks travel to College Station to compete at the A&M Alumni Muster
SFAJacks.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-sfa
Texas A&M track and field team set to host Alumni Muster
MyAggieNation.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-man
Roadrunners wrap outdoor regular season on Saturday at Texas A&M
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-utsa
Mizzou track and field concludes regular season at Texas A&M Alumni Muster invitational
MUTigers.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-mu
Track and field heads to Texas A&M for final nonconference meet
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-utrgv
West Sabine's Murphy places 3rd in high jump for SFA in Houston
KLTV Online
http://dateline.rice/may-5-kltv
Hobday and Richardson set meet records at Texas A&M's Alumni Muster
An article mentions that Rice will host the Southland Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 15-17.
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-lc
T&F: Huskies close out regular season at Alumni Muster
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/may-5-hcu
Christopher Knauls sets official visit with Kansas
Rice is mentioned.
Rivals (Jayhawk Slant)
http://dateline.rice/may-5-rivals
NEWS RELEASES
Rice to break ground on Moody Center Complex for Student Life May 8
Rice University will break ground on the Moody Center Complex for Student Life at 3 p.m. May 8, marking a transformative moment for the university’s commitment to student engagement, development and success. Made possible by generous gifts from the Moody Foundation and the Brown Foundation, the 75,000-square-foot facility will be constructed to serve as a dynamic hub for student activities, supporting connection and interaction among Rice students and the broader community.
http://dateline.rice/may-1-news-release-moody.center.complex
Rice scholar available to discuss selection of next pope
As the Vatican prepares to choose the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Rice sociologist Craig Considine is available to provide analysis and commentary on the conclave to select the next pope, the critical issues facing the Catholic church and the potential direction the next Pope may take on a number of issues. "The next pope will inherit a global church navigating a rapidly changing world, grappling with internal debates and external pressures," said Considine, a senior lecturer in sociology.
http://dateline.rice/may-5-news-release-considine
Kinder Institute study shows Houstonians may be underprepared for disasters
As hurricane season approaches and as disasters are becoming more frequent, more costly and more disruptive, new insights from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research highlight Harris County households' disaster preparedness. Over the past 40 years, the Houston area has experienced 52 federally declared disasters, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with a third occurring in just the past decade. As the region's population continues to grow and development expands into high-risk areas, climate change, aging infrastructure and other factors are increasing the likelihood and impact of disasters.
http://dateline.rice/may-5-news-release-kinder.study