NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Democrats get good news in 2 Texas House districts Donald Trump won
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.
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-newsweek
New insights could make concrete greener and tougher
An article features Rice research into how water and ions move through the nanopores of calcium silicate hydrate — the fundamental building block of cement. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Kai Gong, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, and postdoctoral fellow Weiqiang Chen.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-futurity
The Persian Gulf's geopolitical flexibility is a useful revelation
Gilead Sher, nonresident fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, co-authored an op-ed.
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-th
KMOX-AM (St. Louis)
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is interviewed about former Vice President Dick Cheney.
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-kmox
Cristiano Ronaldo at the White House with Trump: What does it mean?
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN News International (This article originally appeared in DW.com.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
'Houston Matters'
Daniel Potter, director of the Kinder Institute's Houston Population Research Center, is interviewed about a recent report from the Texas Department of Transportation calling for statewide improvements in public transit.
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-kuhf
Houston has two of the deadliest roads in America: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the week
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is featured.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-hpm
Survey: Food insecurity soaring in Houston, linked to poorer health and rising SNAP strain
An article features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into food insecurity in the Houston area.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-c2h
University of Houston named a top 100 college for future leaders by Time magazine
An article mentions that Rice made Time magazine's 2026 Best Colleges for Future Leaders list.
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-uh
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Sustainable EV battery recycling methods transform environmental impact
An article features Rice research that developed an energy-efficient method to extract high-purity lithium hydroxide from used electric vehicle batteries without harsh chemicals or intensive processing. Co-authors quoted include Sibani Lisa Biswal, the William M. McCardell Professor in Chemical Engineering and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and Haotian Wang, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Discovery Alert
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-da
Lars Lerup, former dean of Rice Architecture and influential voice in urban theory, dies at 85
An article features the late Lars Lerup, former dean of Rice's School of Architecture.
Archinect
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-arcnet
10 exterior cladding options with earthy appeal
A roundup features Rice Architecture's Cannady Hall.
Azure
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-azure
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Exoplanet atmospheres are a key to habitability
Graduate student Morgan Underwood authored an article.
EarthSky.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-esc
$5M gift to UC San Diego strengthens research on retirement security and global investing
An article mentions collaborative Rice research into company performance when large investors actively engage with the company's management.
UC San Diego Today
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-ucsd
SPORTS
American Conference announces 2025 volleyball honors
An article mentions that Rice head volleyball coach Genny Volpe was named the American Conference Coach of the Year, while players Kaia Mateo and Taylor Preston made the all-conference first team, Gaby Mansfield, Lademi Ogunlana and Arissa Smith made the second team and Aaliyah Smith made the all-freshman team.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-ta
No. 22 Mean Green set for road test at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to host the University of North Texas Nov. 22. Head coach Scott Abell is also interviewed by KRIV.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-unt
North Texas in AP poll and could make push to 12-team College Football Playoff as G5 rep
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-ap
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TD (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-kriv
The firm behind Penn State's $700M overhaul will now remake Rice Stadium
An article mentions that Nations Group will oversee the upcoming renovation of Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/nov-21-hc