NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
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. Robert Ladd, Rice Board of Trustees chairman, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in KHOU Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-ladd
'Inherently racist': Texas' redistricting map cuts Houston's Black Democrat representation in half
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-jones
Harris County Democrats hold off fundraising rule change as effort to admonish Whitmire continues
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-jones
Jasmine Crockett weighing options for statewide run in Texas. Can she win?
Texarkana Gazette
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-jones
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Intel Corp. and Rice University sign research access agreement
An article mentions that Rice's Office of Technology Transfer has signed a subscription agreement with Intel Corp. to give access to Rice’s research portfolio and the opportunity to license select patented innovations. Patricia Stepp, assistant vice president for technology transfer, is quoted. The article also mentions Rice's Biotech Launch Pad; the Rice Nexus; RBL LLC; OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources; and 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.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-stepp
Houston team develops low-cost device to treat infants with life-threatening birth defect
An article features the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies development of a cost-effective treatment for infants born with gastroschisis. Community members quoted or mentioned include Meaghan Bond, lecturer and senior design engineer at Rice360; alumnae Vanshika Jhonsa, Shriya Shah and Shreya Jindal; and Mary Seifu Tirfie, a Rice360 Global Health Fellow.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-bond-et.al
Building barriers: Researchers look at $7B 10K-acre Galveston Bay park storm surge protection
An article features the Galveston Bay Park Plan, a proposal to protect the region from hurricanes, co-developed by Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center (SSPEED). Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of SSPEED and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-blackburn
Floodplains turn homebuilding hot spots years after Hurricane Harvey
The Real Deal
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-blackburn
Houston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month amid concerns over ICE arrests
An article mentions that Rice's Mariachi Luna Llena will perform the halftime show at the Houston Dynamo's Noche Latina Sept. 20.
Courier HTX
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-chtx
Temple High School, Rice University to host college readiness presentation this week
An article mentions that Rice representatives will host a presentation for students and parents at Temple High School Sept. 17.
Temple Daily Telegram
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-tdt
Top live theater and performing arts in Houston this week: Sept. 15-21, 2025
A roundup mentions that Rice's Shepherd School of Music Orchestra will open its season with a performance titled "A Symphonic Celebration" at Stude Concert Hall Sept. 20.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-365
BROADCAST
Rodney Crowell (Sept. 16, 2025)
Elena Marks, senior fellow in health policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about how Texas has the highest percentage of uninsured children in the nation.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-marks
Houston Matters full episode — Sept. 16, 2025
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-marks
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Ask the experts
A roundup features Tony Brown, distinguished professor of sociology and deputy director of Rice's Institute of Health Resilience and Innovation.
WalletHub
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-brown
'Molecular magnifying glass' illuminates microenvironmental changes in cells
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.
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-xiao-et.al
Houston had outpaced the nation in addressing homelessness. Now it’s facing a setback.
An article cites the 2025 State of Housing report from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Yahoo! Finance (This article originally appeared in SmartCities Dive.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-yf
State-level school finance reforms increased racial inequities for Black and Hispanic students
An article features collaborative Rice research into the effects of state school finance reforms.
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-jbhe
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra appoints 6 new players
An article features alumna Kunjing Dai.
The Violin Channel
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-dai
SPORTS
East Carolina, Memphis, South Florida earn weekly honors
An article mentions that Rice soccer player Leah Chancey was named to the American Conference's weekly honorable mention list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-keeling-chancey
American volleyball teams earn 23 weekend wins
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is 2-6 for the season.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-ta
Time/TV updates for Week 5 (Sept. 25-27)
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Navy Sept. 27.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-ta
Van Der Werff and Jaeger secure SLC Player of the Week nods
An article mentions that the Owls will host the Rice Invitational II volleyball tournament Sept. 18-20.
GoIslanders.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-gi
Five takeaways from Houston’s 36-20 win over Colorado
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 35-9 Sept. 6.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-sbn
Alexander's Julio Hernandez verbally commits to Rice University
An article featuring Julio Hernandez mentions that he has committed to play baseball at Rice.
Laredo Morning Times
http://dateline.rice/sept-16-lmt