NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted. Brinkley is also interviewed by CNN about the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner April 25.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-ap
CNN This Morning
CNN
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-cnn
Jean Alfred DesRoches, Haitian-American who guided his kids' prominent rise, dies at 93
An article features the late Jean Alfred DesRoches, father of President Reginald DesRoches, who is quoted.
Miami Herald
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-mh
Oil's demand destruction
Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, and 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 the Baker Institute, are quoted. Krane is also quoted in The Hill.
Dawn
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-d
Why Iran's grip on the Hormuz Strait will be hard to break
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-th
Scientists say dangerous, glasslike moon dust could be vital for building habitats on the lunar surface
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a method to use lunar dust for building materials. Co-authors include Denizhan Yavas, assistant teaching professor of mechanical engineering.
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-bbcs
Lunar dust could help build stuff on the moon
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-f
UAE-India strategic ties, Pakistan-Saudi defence pact widen rift between 2 nations
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Greater Kashmir
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-gk
Venezuela imports 110,000 barrels of gasoline daily amid domestic refinery shortfall
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico and director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and lecturer in energy economics, is quoted.
Archyde
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-a
Top 20 US universities most sought after by employers
An article mentions that Rice made Forbes' list of the top 20 most sought-after U.S. universities by employers.
VnExpress International
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-vi
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Record number of Houston rentals raises bigger questions about affordability
Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-c
Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Dallas Observer
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-do
State of Texas: Marijuana reclassification could expand medical research
KXAN Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-kxan
Texas begins ibogaine psychedelic trials after drug company rejections
IndonesiaKini.id
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-ik
KTVU Morning News
KCBA-TV (Salinas, California)
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-kcba
No comedian at the White House Correspondents' Dinner: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the week
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, joins a roundtable discussion of politics and local stories.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-hpm
New University of Houston, Rice University alliance hosts first joint event aimed at ending plastics pollution
An article mentions that the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy co-hosted the Annual Sustainability Summit April 22. Baker Institute members quoted or mentioned include Rachel Meidl, fellow in energy and sustainability; Tilsa Oré Mónago, fellow in energy and market design; and Jackie deGroot, nonresident fellow.
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-uh
KLBJ-AM (Austin, Texas)
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 interviewed about Texas politics.
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-klbj
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-krld
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
A broadcast features Rice research into flooding in Houston. Jim Elliott, the David W. Leebron Professor of Sociology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience (CFAR); and Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology and co-director of CFAR, are interviewed.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-ktrk
Reporter message: HISD NES expansion, PVAMU gala, Black cowboys
An article mentions that Rice hosted the Black Houston(s) Symposium. Erika Thompson, associate director of Rice's Center for African and African American Studies, is quoted.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-d
Why Houston's booming build-to-rent sector could slow under federal housing bill provision
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston's build-to-rent market.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-hc
Hurricane season is coming. Here's where Houstonians can prepare for free
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the percentage of Houstonians who feel prepared for a natural disaster.
CW 39 Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-cw39
Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
An article cites the Lib-Con Scores of members of the Texas Legislature by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at the Baker Institute.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-tt
9 Houston universities boast best grad programs of 2026, per US News
An article mentions that Rice is ranked in several categories in the U.S. News & World Report's latest graduate program rankings.
Innovation Map
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-cmh
TSU to open new spaceport facility in partnership with city of Houston, airport system
An article mentions that Rice is a partner with Houston Spaceport.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-abc13
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice scientists uncover how protein helps plants grow in early stages
An article features Rice research into peroxisomes. Co-authors include Bonnie Bartel, the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of Biosciences, and graduate student Nathan Tharp.
BrightSurf.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-b
Quantum batteries and powerful states now share a single device
An article features Rice research that revealed a connection between fast quantum state generation and efficient quantum battery charging. Co-authors include postdoctoral associate Vaibhav Sharma.
Quantum Zeitgeist
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-qz
Andrea Bajani: 'Many people view family suffering as fate'
Andrea Bajani, professor in the practice and international writer in residence, is featured in a Q&A.
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-cenf
Why most human pregnancies produce just 1 baby, not twins
An article features Rice research into the biological precision of follicle selection during a woman's menstrual cycle. Co-authors include Anatoly Kolomeisky, professor of chemistry and chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Earth.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-e
What is the hidden factor shaping dementia caregiving stress: Relationships
An article features Rice research into how relationship dynamics influence the mental and physical health of people caring for spouses with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Co-authors include Christopher Fagundes, professor of psychological sciences, and doctoral student Vincent Lai.
Health Medicine Network
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-hmn
'Fake' quantum material fools scientists and reveals a new state of matter
An article features Rice research that has revealed the quantum spin liquid material cerium magnesium hexalluminate's properties arise from a novel competing interaction mechanism. Co-authors include Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and research scientists Bin Gao and Tong Chen.
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-cenf
Japan's tech future accelerates: Fugaku NEXT, sovereign AI chips, SpaceX IPO shock and battery breakthroughs plus video
An article mentions collaborative Rice research that developed a 2D semiconductor that approaches the characteristics of a "perfect" crystal. Co-authors include Aditya Mohite, the William Marsh Rice Trustee Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; alumnus and postdoctoral associate Isaac Metcalf; graduate student Jin Hou; and alumnus Faiz Mandani.
Undercode News
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-un
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
The Daily Palette: Dislodging popular culture in 'Interference Patterns'
An article features John Sparagana, the Grace Christian Vietti Chair in Visual Arts, and his exhibition "Interference Patterns" currently on display at The Benton Museum of Art.
Pomona College's The Student Life
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-pc
12 celebrities giving college graduation speeches in 2026
An article mentions that John Green is scheduled to speak at Rice's undergraduate commencement ceremony May 9.
Her Campus
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-hc
Crane School to present May 1 spring festival concert in Potsdam with guest conductor Harth-Bedoya
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, distinguished resident director of orchestras and professor of conducting, is featured, and the late Larry Rachleff, former conductor of Rice's Shepherd School of Music symphony and chamber orchestras, is mentioned.
North Country Now
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-ncn
Rice University, Texas develops radar for self-driving vehicles
An article features Rice research that developed a compact, orange-sized radar sensor for improved safety in autonomous vehicle technology. Co-authors include Ashutosh Sabharwal, the Ernest Dell Butcher Professor of Engineering, and postdoctoral associate Kun Woo Cho.
Arirang.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-a
SPORTS
2026 American Men's Golf Championship returns to Ritz-Carlton Members Club in Sarasota
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team is the No. 3 seed for the American Conference Championship scheduled for April 27-29.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-ta
RH: WSU run-rules Owls on Sunday with big hits
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team went 1-2 in its three-game series against Wichita State University April 24-26, losing 5-1, winning 3-2 and losing 13-3 in seven innings.
GoShockers.com
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Shockers run-rule Rice, secure series win
GoShockers.com
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Shockers rally falls short
GoShockers.com
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RH: Wichita State junior shuts down Owls
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-27-wsu