NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
AI goes to college: How new tech is driving majors and jobs
Luay Nakhleh, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the Brown School of Engineering and Computing and professor of computer science and biosciences, is quoted.
The Christian Science Monitor
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-nakhleh
Finance reforms to combat racial inequities often made them worse, study finds
An article features collaborative Rice research into the effects of state school finance reforms. Co-author Jeremy Fiel, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.
The 74
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-fiel
State school finance reforms increase racial and ethnic funding inequities, study finds
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-fiel
The next computer revolution won't be programmed. It'll be cultured in a lab.
An article features collaborative Rice research into developing biological computers. Co-author Matthew Bennett, professor of biosciences and bioengineering, is quoted.
Popular Mechanics
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-bennett
Analysis: Israel leaps over red lines in attack on Qatari capital Doha
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Al Jazeera
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-ulrichsen
No, wind and solar power aren't 'worthless' when there's no wind or sun
Peter Hartley, the George A. Peterkin Professor of Economics and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
PolitiFact
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-hartley
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston developed 65,000 flood-prone properties since Harvey. Who profits, and who pays the price?
Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-blackburn
Houston researchers receive $15M grant to examine toxic sites and children's health
An article mentions that the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences renewed the Baylor-Rice Superfund Research Program, which investigates how maternal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from Superfund sites contributes to preterm births and neonatal chronic lung disease. Project and core leader Naomi Halas, University Professor and the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is mentioned.
Hampson Properties
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-halas
Leadership Montgomery County plans summit, honors for Sen. Brandon Creighton Sept. 19
A roundup mentions that Bernie Banks, director of Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders, will speak at the Montgomery County Leadership Summit Sept. 19.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-banks
Everyone deserves a place a the math table
Alumna Anne Papakonstantinou, clinical assistant professor and director of the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP), authored an article about a recent screening of the documentary "Counted Out" at Rice's Glasscock School of Continuing Stidues that was co-hosted by RUSMP, the Glasscock School and OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources. Community members mentioned include Jennifer Gigliotti-Labay, director of K-12 at OpenStax; Alyssa Howell, assistant director of K-12 at OpenStax; Brenda Rangel, assistant dean of the Rice Center for Education at the Glasscock School; and alumna Talithia Williams.
Village News (This article also appeared in the Sept. 2 print edition, and it appeared in the print and digital editions of the Southwest News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-papakonstantinou-et.al
Houston honors Local Foods Group's 30th anniversary with proclamation
An article mentions that Local Foods Market opened a location at Rice.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-ci
Rice Hillel hosts 'Cozy Shabbat' at Lovett College
Rice Hillel hosted the "Cozy Shabbat" gathering at the Lovett College Magister's House Sept. 5. McMurtry College junior Mira Goldstein and Lovett College senior Eitan Feldman are mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-goldstein-feldman
Dallas' MCatalysis raises seed funding to commercialize microwave catalysis tech from Oxford University
An article mentions that the hydrogen technology company DirectH2 has licensed intellectual property from Rice.
Dallas Innovates
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-di
Rice leads Texas colleges on LinkedIn's first-ever career success ranking
An article mentions that Rice is No. 31 on LinkedIn's "Top 50 U.S. Colleges for Career Success" rankings.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-im
BROADCAST
'BBC World News'
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about Israel's recent strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-satterfield
State Rep. James Talarico enters Democratic primary for US Senate
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.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-jones
Democrats, Republicans react to Talarico joining US Senate race
CBS Austin
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-jones
Austin vape shops welcome potential executive order setting THC age restrictions
CBS Austin
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-jones
Tarrant County will have fewer lawmakers in DC. Will that impact its influence?
Fort Worth Report
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-jones
The week in politics (Sept. 10, 2025)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-jones
Houston Matters full episode — Sept. 10, 2025
Houston Public Media on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-jones
'Fox News First'
KUQI-TV (Corpus Christi, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-jones
WFAE-FM (Charlotte, North Carolina)
A broadcast mentions election research co-authored by Melissa Marschall, professor of political science.
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-marschall
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A broadcast mentions a recent study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into food insecurity in Harris County.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-kprc
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Scientists develop method to grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics
An article features Rice research into growing ultrathin semiconductors directly onto electronic components. Co-authors quoted include Pulickel Ajayan, chair of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor in Engineering, professor of chemistry and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; graduate student Sathvik Iyengar; and alumnus Lucas Sassi.
Evertiq
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-ajayan-iyengar-sassi
Mexico to tax non-FTA imports in 2026, hits Chinese autos
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Mexico Business
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-payan
LABTips: Characterizing polymeric nanoparticles using electron microscopy
An image is credited to Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and co-director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies.
Labcompare
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-kortum
ECC Awards 2025: Short-listed projects announced
A roundup mentions that the project "Impluvium Redux" by Juan José Castellón, assistant professor of architecture, has been short-listed for the European Cultural Centre Awards (Italy) in the Design Project category.
Scoop Independent News
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-castellon
Space and time together: A new generation of CFD calculations
An article features Rice research developing space-time computational flow analysis. Co-author Tayfun Tezduyar, the James F. Barbour Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is quoted.
Universe Space Tech
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-tezduyar
Hip-hop legend Bun B partners with Tom Frank and Merrick Creative to launch Merrick Studios podcast network [interview]
Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is featured.
Earmilk
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-bunb
Smart wearable biosensors power pathogen diagnostics
An article features research by alumnus Peter Nyugen.
The Scientist
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-nyugen
The making of a modern grande dame: A new book celebrates the life of Lynn Wyatt
An article featuring Lynn Wyatt mentions that Rice houses her archives documenting her work with charitable and fine arts organizations.
Garden & Gun
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-wyatt
A witch hunt won't feed America
An article cites a policy brief by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into addressing labor shortages in the country's agricultural sector.
MSN Politics (This article originally appeared in Fulcrum.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-msn
University of North Carolina to appoint first chief artificial intelligence officer as sector formalizes AI leadership
An article mentions that Rice launched a search for an assistant director for AI and education.
Ed Tech Innovation Hub
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-etih
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
The life and legacy of Johannes Kelpius explored
Alumnus Timothy Grieve-Carlson is featued.
The Times Herald
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-carlson
SPORTS
Men's golf concludes Argent Financial Classic with strong third round
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team tied for fourth place in the Argent Financial Classic in Choudrant, Louisiana, Sept. 7-9.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-mgs
Weibel moves into lead after Argent Financial Classic second round
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-uh
Gracia turns in top 10 finish to lead Troy men at Argent Financial Classic
TroyTrojans.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-troy
2 rounds complete at Squire Creek
GoBlueRaiders.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-gbr
Men's golf finishes fourth in season opener
The Daily Helmsman
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-tdh
Parsons collects American Conference honorable mention
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Alabama at Birmingham Sept. 11.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-uab
UNI volleyball tops Iowa State in rousing home win
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Northern Iowa Sept. 12.
UNIPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-uni
Deion Sanders on Colorado's game at Houston: 'I pray that it's a sellout'
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 35-9 Sept. 6.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-hc
Sun Devils plummet in latest Big 12 power rankings
Devils in Detail
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-did
Iowa State takes over top spot in Big 12 football rankings, Houston stays put
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-hc
Newcomer Will James shows he's catching on in Houston Cougars' secondary
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-hc
Houston's celebration turns to anticipation of 'Prime Time' matchup with Colorado
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-tdc
2025 Week 3 preview: Colorado Buffaloes at Houston Cougars
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-sbn
Highest paid athletic directors 2025: Texas, Tennessee, Michigan lead 10 top AD salaries
An article features former Rice athletics director Chris Del Conte.
Yahoo! Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-ys
No. 2 volleyball's Stafford named AVCA Player of the Week
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team lost to the University of Texas at Austin 3-1 Sept. 3.
TexasLonghorns.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-tl
NEWS RELEASES
'Working for Better': Ecklund's latest book explores religious pluralism in today's diverse workplace
As workplaces continue to grow more diverse and dynamic, many workers are thinking more deeply about how to stay true to their spiritual values while actively contributing to their organizations. A new book by a Rice expert explores this growing need and offers a thoughtful framework for navigating faith at work. Sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund, director of Rice’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance and the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences, partnered with business scholar Denise Daniels, the Hudson T. Harrison Professor of Entrepreneurship at Wheaton College, to co-author "Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work."
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-news-release-ecklund
Rice scientists develop hydrogel platform for long-lasting, precision drug delivery
Taking medications on time, in the right dose and for the prescribed duration can be challenging for patients, and failure to do so comes with steep costs, causing 10% of hospitalizations and billions in avoidable spending in the United States alone, according to some estimates. A team of Rice scientists has developed a new drug delivery platform that could make it easier to complete a therapeutic regimen and even boost drug efficacy.
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-news-release-pogostin-hartgerink-mchugh
New climate models to reveal secret life of water
When it comes to Earth's climate system, water is often at the center of the story — whether it's too much, too little or arriving at the wrong time. And while today's climate models can tell us how much rain might fall or how humid the air might be, they often can't answer the simpler, and perhaps more important, question: Where did this water come from? A new project led by Rice and the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research is changing that.
http://dateline.rice/sept-10-news-release-dee