FEATURED ITEMS
Rice University unveils $76M Sarofim Hall, new home for visual arts programs
An article features the grand opening of Rice's Sarofim Hall, which will house the Department of Art, Sept. 11. Community members quoted or mentioned include Robert Ladd, Rice Board of Trustees chairman; President Reginald DesRoches; Kathleen Canning, dean of the School of Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of History; and alumnus Charles Renfro, lead designer of the building. The article also mentions Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, Brockman Hall for Opera, the Rice Memorial Center and Ley Student Center, O'Connor Building for Engineering and Cannady Hall for Architecture.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-sarofim.hall
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Democrats pick health care fight as shutdown deadline looms
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 Desk
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-diamond
Grease-smeared 'roughnecks' are the classic staple of the oilfield. Now they're vanishing in favor of AI-trained data crunchers
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Fortune
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-medlock
Who is James Talarico? Texas Democrats hope he's a miracle-worker
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.
Bloomberg
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-jones
Meet the special election candidates running for a Houston City Council at-large seat
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-jones
Trump rule protects religious expression on the job. What does that mean for NJ workers?
An article cites a 2022 Rice study that found that two-thirds of Muslims, half of Jews and over a third of evangelical Protestant Christians said they had experienced religious discrimination at work.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-usa.today
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston leverages industry strengths to carve unique path in AI revolution
Sanjoy Paul, executive director of the Rice Nexus and lecturer in computer science, is quoted. The article also mentions that Rice and Google Public Sector have partnered to launch the Rice AI Venture Accelerator, which is aimed at driving early stage artificial intelligence innovation and commercialization.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-paul
Exclusive: How major Houston homebuilders cash in on risky land in FEMA floodplains
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-15-blackburn
Developing in Houston's floodplains (Sept. 12, 2025)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-blackburn
Houston Matters full episode — Sept. 12, 2025
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-blackburn
Alum Spotlight: Dr. Randy Davila presents at Harvard workshop
Randy Davila, lecturer in the Professional Masters in Industrial Engineering program, is featured.
University of Houston-Downtown
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-davila
Texas A&M researcher helped NASA discover potential signs of past life on Mars
An article mentions that experts at Rice co-authored a report on the chemical analysis of Mars rocks that found ferrous iron phosphate and iron sulfide — minerals often associated with microbial metabolisms.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hc
Historic mansion by famous architect is Houston's most expensive home sale of the week
An article mentions the late William Ward Watkin, founding director of Rice's architecture department who designed several buildings on the Rice campus.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-wwwatkin
Galveston Sandcastle Festival draws thousands as architects create sandy tributes to Harry Potter, Minecraft
An article mentions that a team from Rice competed in the Galveston Sandcastle Festival.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hc
Hispanic Heritage Month is coming. Here's where to celebrate in Houston
An article mentions that Rice's Mariachi Luna Llena will perform the halftime show at the Houston Dynamo's Noche Latina Sept. 20.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hc
BROADCAST
'CNN'
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is interviewed about the history of political violence in the U.S.
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-brinkley
'What's Your Point?'
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, participates in a roundtable discussion of recent news stories.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-king
'ABC 13 Eyewitness News on CW 39'
A broadcast features Rice ROTC members completing a stair climb in honor of victims of 9/11.
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-kiah
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
New modeling capability to reveal secret life of water
An article mentions that Sylvia Dee, associate professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences and civil and environmental engineering, will co-lead a research project to develop a model to trace water across the entire planet.
National Science Foundation
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-dee
If anything can happen, it certainly will
An article mentions that Luis Campos, the Baker College Chair for the History of Science, Technology and Innovation and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, co-organized The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotechnology conference last February.
Los Angeles Review of Books
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-campos
Rice scientists develop hydrogel platform for long-lasting, precision drug delivery
An article features Rice research developing a peptide hydrogel-based drug delivery platform. Co-author and alumnus Brett Pogostin is quoted.
Stat Nano
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-pogostin
Rice University team develops tool to track protein aggregation hot spots
An article features Rice research developing a probe that monitors real-time changes in protein segments inside living cells. Co-authors include Han Xiao, associate professor of biosciences and bioengineering and director of Rice's Synthesis X Center, and graduate students Mengxi Zhang and Shudan Yang.
News-Medical.net
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-xiao-zhang-yang
The next computer won't be built — it'll be grown in a lab
An article features collaborative Rice research into developing biological computers. Co-author Matthew Bennett, professor of biosciences and bioengineering, is quoted.
Indian Defence Review
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-bennett
Kaden Hazzard on historical development of parastatistics
Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is featured.
The Knowmads Podcast on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hazzard
Brain-positive innovations in crisis recovery and development: Virtual session explores pathways for resilient societies
An article mentions that Rice co-hosted the Brain-Positive Innovations in Crisis Recovery and Development virtual session Sept. 12.
Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-emea
Student life: The heart of higher education
Rice is mentioned.
OJB.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-ojb
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
The end of IMEC? US-backed answer to China's belt and road falters amid Mideast strife
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
South China Morning Post
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-ulrichsen
¿De qué se trata 'El aniversario,' la polémica novela que divide a Italia?
Andrea Bajani, professor in the practice and international writer in residence, is featured.
Expreso
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-bajani
ExxonMobil donates $225,000 to benefit Allen Parish schools, Sowela campus
Rice is mentioned.
American Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-ap
SPORTS
Chase Jenkins rushes and passes for scores as Rice wins 38-17 over Prairie View A&M
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated Prairie View A&M University 38-17 Sept. 13.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-ap
Rice rides strong rushing attack to win over Prairie View A&M
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hc
Rice churns out 38-17 win against Prairie View A&M
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-the.american
Panthers come up short in a 38-17 loss to Rice
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-pvp
Texas college football rankings: The Aggies and Marcel Reed are second to none
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hc
No. 4 Cards take down Rice to win Bluejay Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team lost to the University of Northern Iowa, Creighton University and the University of Louisville at Creighton's Bluejay Invitational tournament Sept. 13-14.
GoCards.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gc
No. 4 Cardinals beat Northern Iowa 3-1
GoCards.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gc
No. 4 Cardinals beat No. 18 Creighton 3-1
GoCards.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gc
No. 4 Cardinals head to Omaha for the Bluejay Invitational
GoCards.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gc
No. 18 volleyball serves UNI 3-0 defeat
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gc
No. 18 volleyball sweeps Rice for first home win
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gc
No. 4 Louisville hands No. 18 volleyball rare home loss
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gc
Panther volleyball rolls past Rice in three-set sweep
UNIPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-uni
UNI volleyball rounds out Bluejay Invitational with loss to No. 18 Creighton
UNIPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-uni
East Carolina, Memphis earn shutouts as conference play begins
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team drew its match with the University of Alabama at Birmingham 3-3 Sept. 11.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-the.american
Women's soccer closes nonconference play at home against Samford
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-uab
Grambling State loses at South Florida in tough road match
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Grambling State University Sept. 21.
GSUTigers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gsu
Owls close out nonconference with a shutout
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Florida Atlantic University Sept. 18.
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-fau
Fortin collects fourth shutout as soccer Martlets battle Stingers to scoreless stalemate
Former Rice soccer player Ann Stephanie Fortin is featured.
McGillAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-fortin
Marian University and Rice University win team omniums at the 2025 USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships
An article mentions that a team from Rice won the Club Team Omnium at USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships.
USACycling.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-usa.cycling
Big Red posts .379 attack percentage in 3-1 win over Buffalo
An article mentions that the Owls will host the Rice Invitational II volleyball tournament Sept. 18-20.
CornellBigRed.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-cbr
Volleyball completes perfect week at the Fight in the Fort
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-gf
Explosive second half lifts Charlotte past Monmouth for Albin's first win
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Sept. 18.
Niner Times
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-nt
Breaking down Houston Cougars' win over Colorado by the numbers
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 35-9 Sept. 6.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hc
UH quarterback Conner Weigman shows another dimension as Cougars run over Colorado
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hc
Men's tennis closes Blue Gray National Tennis Classic
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team competed in the University of Alabama's Blue Gray National Tennis Classic in Montgomery, Alabama, Sept. 12-14.
RollTide.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-rt
Bladelius and Plunger win Blue Gray National Tennis Classic
ClemsonTigers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-ct
Red Raiders continue strong fall showing in Waco
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team competed in Baylor University's Waco Fall Tennis Classic Sept. 12-14.
TexasTech.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-tex.tech
MT opens fall season at home for Waco Fall Kickoff Classic
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-baylor
Men's cross-country competes at Rice Invitational
An article mentions that the Owls hosted the Rice Invitational cross-country meet Sept. 12.
TSUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-tsu
St. Thomas cross-country earns 3rd at Rice Invitational
USTCelts.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-ust
Cross-country excels at Rice Invitational
Athletics.Concordia.edu
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-conc
Men's cross-country places fifth at Rice Invitational
LeTUAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-letu
XC: Aureau and Quintanilla lead HCU at Rice Invitational
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-hcu
Green Wave sweeps opening weekend in Texas
An article mentions that a team from Rice competed in the South East Intercollegiate Sailing Association's Match Race Championship Sept. 12-13.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-15-tulane