NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
US economy is already on the edge — a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over
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, authored an article.
The Conversation
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-diamond
Forced to flee 2 homes, a painter finds a refuge on canvas
Frauke Josenhans, curator of Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-josenhans
50 colleges with the best ROI
An article mentions that Rice is No. 44 on Stacker's list of the universities with the best return on investment.
Miami Herald
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-mh
HOUSTON/TEXAS
6 must-attend Houston energy transition events in October 2025
A roundup mentions that the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy is co-hosting an annual energy summit with the theme Resilience in Energy Supply Chains Oct. 7.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-ec
Your guide to can't-miss Houston arts and culture: October 2025 edition
An article mentions that Rice will host the talk "Al-Andalus — Medieval Islamic Spain, Three Faiths, One Culture" Oct. 21.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-houstonia
BROADCAST
How Texas candidates could leverage shutdown in midterm campaigns
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.
CBS Austin Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-jones
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-jones
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.
Texas Public Radio
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-emmett
Government shutdown (Oct. 2, 2025)
Brittany Templeton, assistant director for computer science and mathematics in Rice's Office of STEM Engagement, is interviewed about training Houston students and teachers to shape the future of digital health.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-templeton
Houston Matters Full Episode — Oct. 2, 2025
Houston Public Media on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-templeton
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Attacks in Qatar point to increased erraticism of US, analysts say
Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Gas Outlook
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-krane
When managing your team becomes too much
Eduardo Salas, the Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Professor in Psychological Sciences, is quoted.
Harvard Business Review
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-salas
10 women professors appointed to new positions at universities
An article featuring Allegra Lilly mentions that she has joined Rice's Shepherd School of Music faculty as associate professor of harp.
Women in Academia Report
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-lilly
Nanotech membrane filters lithium from brines to boost battery production
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a new membrane that selectively filters lithium from brines. Co-authors include Qilin Li, professor of civil and environmental engineering and co-director of Rice's Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment, and Jun Lou, associate chair and professor of materials science and nanoengineering.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-li-lou
Rice University develops membrane to extract lithium ions from brine with faster rates and less waste
Gene Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-go
DOE backs Rice lab to probe emergent magnetism for quantum and energy tech
An article features the news that Rice has received a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish the Rice Laboratory for Emergent Magnetic Materials. Collaborators include Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Ming Yi, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; and Emilia Morosan, professor of physics and astronomy, electrical and computer engineering and chemistry.
EdTech Innovation Hub
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-dai-yi-si-morosan
Zaps of electricity quickly recycle rare earth metals from magnets
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.
C&EN
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-tour-xu
Targeted delivery, lasting effects: New system fights neuroinflammation
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.
MedIndia.net
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-veiseh
Rice Real Estate, LPC to develop 200,000 SF office, life sciences building in Midtown Houston
An article features the news that Rice Real Estate Co. has collaborated with Lincoln Property Co. to open The Arc in the Ion District.
REBusiness Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-reb
Seattle Chamber Music Society acquires The Concert Truck
An article featuring The Concert Truck mentions that it formerly collaborated with Rice.
The Violin Channel
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-tvc
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
A simple formula could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries
An article features research co-authored by Yirui Zhang, adjunct assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
MIT News
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-zhang
Q&A: Northwestern alum Raj Mankad traces path to Pulitzer Prize win
A Q&A featuring Raj Mankad mentions that he formerly worked as an assistant editor at the academic journal Feminist Economics based out of Rice.
The Daily Northwestern
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-tdn
SPORTS
'Houston's Morning Show'
A broadcast previews the Rice football team's upcoming game against Florida Atlantic University Oct. 4. Head coach Scott Abell is mentioned.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-abell
FAU football looks for statement win in Houston; golf teams start season strong
CBS 12 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-cbs12
FAU heads to Houston seeking first conference win
The Boca Raton Tribune
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-tbrt
UTSA's unbeaten streak grows to 8 on Rice draw
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team drew its match 1-1 with the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 2.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-utsa
49ers head to Tampa looking to make waves against South Florida
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 28-17 Sept. 18.
Niner Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-nt
Blazers set to host Rice and UTSA
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Alabama at Birmingham Oct. 3.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-uab
SMU set to host quad meet to open 2025-26 campaign | Friday 3 pm CT
An article mentions that Rice's swimming and diving team lost in a tri-meet with Southern Methodist University and Tulane University in 2023-24.
SMUMustangs.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-smu
Tigers to host UTSA and Rice in conference action
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Memphis University Oct. 5.
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-memphis
Don't look now, Willie Fritz is doing it again at Houston
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 35-9 Sept. 6.
Athlon Sports
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-as
UH Cougars football coach Willie Fritz sent warning on Colorado, Oregon State, Rice, SFA as Texas Tech looms
The Sporting News
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-sn
Houston men's golf rides momentum to second-place finish at Bayou City Collegiate Classic
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team won the Bayou City Collegiate Classic Sept 29-30.
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/oct-3-tdc