NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Talking Bob Dylan with historian Douglas Brinkley
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is featured.
Boston.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-brinkley
Early humans were prey, not predators, study finds
An article features research led by Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, professor of anthropology, that found that leopards likely preyed on Homo habilis over a million years ago.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Brighter Side of News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-rodrigo
Scientists uncover matter that exists in multiple states
An article mentions that Rice is conducting quantum matter research.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Morning Overview.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-msn
The US Presidential Scholars for 2025 have been named
An article features freshman Coffey Collier, who has been named as a U.S. Presidential Scholar.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-forbes
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston Symphony finds success reaching new audiences with pop culture concerts, creative wine dinners
President Reggie DesRoches and Paula Gilmer DesRoches, Rice associate, are mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-desroches
Can free speech exist in US higher education now?
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 Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-jones
4 Houston innovators who made headlines in September 2025
A roundup features Will Rice College junior Emmie Casey and Lovett College senior Tomi Kuye, who developed a wearable device that uses targeted vibrations to reduce tremors and improve motor control in Parkinson's patients.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-casey-kuye
Anti-DEI crusader Sid Miller urged UT to enroll student emphasizing her race and socioeconomic status
Lisa Pittman, nonresident fellow in the drug policy program at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is mentioned.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-pittman
About $675M earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown
An article mentions that Rice is collaborating with Alief Independent School District to develop a space and planetary science program.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-tex.trib
$35M affordable housing development Palladium Houston Ella now open in north Houston
An article cites a report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston-area housing prices.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-ci
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice scientists use electrons to pattern light sources and wiring directly onto crystals
An article features Rice research focusing an electron beam to pattern device functions with submicron precision directly into an ultrathin crystal. Co-authors include Hae Yeon Lee, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and postdoctoral researcher Yifeng Liu.
StatNano
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-lee-liu
Rice U device aims to streamline spinal fusion
An article mentions that a team from Rice are finalists in the 2025 Collegiate Inventors Competition for VacuTrac, a device designed to make spinal fusion surgery more efficient.
Becker's Spine Review
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-bsr
The best cities for MBAs
A roundup quotes alumnus Kyle Zarosky, a graduate of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Yahoo! Lifestyle
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-zarosky
Thomas Phifer wins inaugural Architect of RECORD award
An article featuring Thomas Phifer, who has been named Architectural Record's Architect of RECORD, mentions that he designed Rice's Brochstein Pavilion.
Architectural Record
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-ar
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
The legacy and loss of Colorado's once-mighty glaciers
An article mentions that Rice co-created the Global Glacier Casualty List, a database of the world's glaciers lost to climate change.
The Denver Gazette
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-dg
HIGH PROFILE: As chancellor of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Charles F. Robinson serves the students first
Alumnus Charles Robinson is featured.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-robinson
SPORTS
Horvath, Tecza help Navy run over Rice 21-13, Midshipmen win seventh straight
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Navy 21-13 Sept. 27.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-ap
Navy stays unbeaten with 21-13 win against Rice
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-ta
Rice's late rally falls short as Navy rides strong ground game to AAC win
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-hc
Texas college football rankings: Texas A&M has nothing to apologize for at No. 1
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-hc
Owls drop conference opener against Tigers
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Florida Atlantic University Oct. 4
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-fau
Football: Florida Atlantic suffers 55-26 loss to Memphis, their second straight loss
University Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-up
No. 11 Tigers collect 2-0 victory at No. 25 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team lost to the University of Memphis 2-0 Sept. 28.
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-memphis
Seminoles complete FSU Invite sweep
An article mentions that Rice's swimming and diving team placed second in Florida State University's Invite Sept. 27.
Seminoles.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-seminoles
Wolverines head to Houston for Bayou City Collegiate Classic
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team is hosting the Bayou City Collegiate Classic Sept. 29-30.
GoUVU.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-uvu
Third fall tournament on tap for the Mavs
UTAMavs.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-uta
UAB loses 3-1 to Mean Green
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/sept-29-uab
Tulsa falls in 5 sets at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of Tulsa 3-2 Sept. 28.
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-tulsa
Kamper makes deep run in ITA All-American tournament
An article mentions that Rice tennis player Darya Schwartzman lost last week in the ITA Women's All-American Championship tournament.
UtahUtes.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-schwartzman
May gifts Roadrunners draw versus Charlotte
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 2.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-tp
NEWS RELEASES
Rice Chemistry chair Martí discusses role in brain health, impact of Prop 14
Angel Martí, chair of Rice's Department of Chemistry, is leading efforts to highlight chemistry’s role in advancing brain health research. With Texas voters set to decide on Proposition 14 in November, which would create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Martí says now is the right time to underscore how fundamental science paves the way for breakthroughs in treating Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and related disorders.
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-news-release-marti
New one-hour, low-cost HPV test could transform cervical cancer screening in Africa and beyond
A team of researchers led by Rice, in collaboration with colleagues in Mozambique and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has developed a simple, affordable human papillomavirus test that delivers results in less than an hour with no specialized laboratory required. The breakthrough could provide an option for women in low-resource settings to be screened and treated for cervical cancer in a single clinic visit, a step that global health experts say could save countless lives.
http://dateline.rice/sept-29-news-release-kortum-et.al