NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Entangled states enhance energy transfer in models of molecular systems
An article features Rice research that found energy transfers more quickly between molecular sites when it starts in an entangled, delocalized quantum state instead of from a single site. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Han Pu, professor of physics and astronomy; Guido Pagano, assistant professor of physics and astronomy; alumnus Diego Fallas Padilla; research scientist Roman Zhuravel; and graduate students Visal So and Abhishek Menon.
MSN News (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-pu-pagano-et.al
Quantum entanglement may be nature's secret for moving energy at lightning speed
MSN News (This article originally appeared in Interesting Engineering.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-pagano-padilla
Can resource-rich countries go green? Colombia's trying to find out
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.
The Christian Science Monitor
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-monaldi
LatAm in focus: Energy and security go hand in hand in the Caribbean
AS/COA
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-monaldi
Democrats 'playing with fire' in stand against Trump, health care cuts with shutdown
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 National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-jones
John Cornyn goes all in on MAGA as Ken Paxton tests his grip with Texas GOP
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-jones
US government shutdown puts Federal Reserve in bind
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 quoted.
The National
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-diamond
These NY colleges are some of the best in the US: See the list
An article mentions that Rice is No. 10 in Niche's 2026 Best Colleges in America rankings.
Yahoo! News (This article appeared in the Democrat and Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-yn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Sarofim Hall is 'whole new world' for Rice University art students
An article features the newly opened Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall. Community members quoted or mentioned include Kathleen Canning, dean of the School of Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of History; Maria Martinez, events and program specialist for the Department of Art; Josh Bernstein, associate teaching professor of visual and dramatic arts; Duncan College junior Caroline Pollan; and alumnus Charles Renfro, lead designer of the building.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-canning-martinez-et.al
TMC collaboration: Training new kidney, urologic and hematologic researchers
An article mentions that Rice is collaborating on the Houston Area Incubator for Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic Research Training.
Baylor College of Medicine (This article also appeared in Mirage.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-bcm
ChopnBlok and Trill Burgers' founders met over 10 years ago at Rice. Now they're teaming up on comfort food
An article features alumnus Ope Amosu and Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-amosu-freeman
Where San Antonio ranked among the best universities in Texas, nation
An article mentions that Rice ranked 98th in social mobility in this year's U.S. college rankings from U.S. News and World Report.
MySanAntonio.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-msa
BROADCAST
The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at Texas ports
Alumnus Ed Emmett, fellow in energy and transportation policy in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-emmett
Raytown apartment complex launches rent strike, demands better living conditions
Michelle Smirnova, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.
KSHB Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-smirnova
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Breakthrough 'AstroCapsules' may combat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
An article features collaborative Rice research developing AstroCapsules, which enclose human astrocytes within biocompatible hydrogel capsules to deliver anti-inflammatory proteins to specific targets in the brain. Co-author Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering, faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Medical Herald
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-veiseh
Affordable HPV test delivers results quickly
An article features Rice research developing a simple and affordable human papillomavirus test capable of delivering results in under an hour without the need for specialized laboratory facilities.
Legal Reader
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-lr
'Engineers claim a materials revolution': Flash heating tech pulls rare earths from e-waste in seconds and disrupts global mining dependence
An article features Rice research into recovering rare earth elements from discarded magnets. Co-authors include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and postdoctoral associate Shichen Xu.
Energy Reporters
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-tour-xu
Icefish rewired their skulls to survive Antarctica's frigid seas
An article features Rice research into Antarctic icefish. Kory Evans, assistant professor of natural sciences, and former postdoctoral researcher Mayara Neves are quoted.
Earth.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-evans-neves
Better safe than sorry? Tylenol, pregnancy and ethics
Miranda Waggoner, associate professor of sociology, and graduate student Rita Dexter co-authored an article.
The Hastings Center for Bioethics
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-waggoner
Better gambling forum hosts second UN-linked seminar in New York
Harris Eyre, lead of the Neuro-Policy Program and the Harry Z. Yan and Weiman Gao Senior Fellow in Brain Health at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
iGamingFuture
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-eyre
A new material that could change electronics
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a quantum material with unique electronic properties. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Ming Yi, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Emilia Morosan, professor of physics and astronomy, electrical and computer engineering and chemistry; Junichiro Kono, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor in Engineering, professor of electrical and computer engineering, physics and astronomy and materials science and nanoengineering and director of Rice's Smalley-Curl Institute; and graduate student Yichen Zhang.
Tech Briefs
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-yi-morosan-et.al
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Violist Conor McAvinue named Roland Park Place's 2025-2026 Peabody Musician in Residence
Alumnus Conor McAvinue is featured.
CityBiz
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-mcavinue
St. John's to host 3-day journey of renewal
Alumna Ericka Graham is featured.
The Monroe Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-graham
SPORTS
UTSA to battle Rice for American position on Thursday in Houston
An article mentions that Rice's women's soccer team is scheduled to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 2.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-utsa
Florida college football rankings due for shakeup as Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns visit
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Florida Atlantic University Oct. 4.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-dbnj
All American | Oct. 1
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-ta
UT Arlington men's golf finishes eighth in Bayou City Collegiate Classic
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team hosted the Bayou City Collegiate Classic Sept 29-30.
The Shorthorn
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-ts
Charlotte set to host UAB for Pink Out, first home game of October
An article mentions that Rice's women's soccer team is scheduled to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Oct. 9.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-uncc
2025 American Tipoff roster and fan engagement opportunities
An article mentions that Rice men's basketball coach Rob Lanier and players Trae Broadnax and Jalen Smith and women's basketball coach Lindsay Edmonds and players Dominique Ennis and Victoria Flores will participate in the 2025 American Tipoff Oct. 12-13 in Birmingham, Alabama.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-lanier-broadnax-et.al
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns release 2026 baseball schedule featuring LSU and Coastal Carolina
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is scheduled to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Feb. 17.
1033TheGoat.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-tg
Louisiana releases 2026 baseball schedule
KATC Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-katc
Cougars want to paint town 'Houston Blue' for in-state rival clash
Rice's football team is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-hc
Illini travel north for ranked road matchup at No. 7 Wisconsin
An article mentions former Rice volleyball player Meredith Schamun.
FightingIllini.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-2-schamun