NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
UAE's OPEC exit has been long in the works — and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed. Ulrichsen is also quoted in four other media outlets.
The Conversation
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-tc
Economic pain becomes decisive factor in Iran war endgame
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-th
Trump's Gulf trade gamble: The numbers don't add up
Arabian Gulf Business Insight
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-agbi
United Arab Emirates withdraws from OPEC and OPEC+: Is the global oil market order at a turning point?
The Asia Business Daily
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-abd
Iran signals a new threat to the Gulf's internet
Wired
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-w
Trump, GOP leaders rally support for ICE funding plan after assassination attempt
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.
The National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-nnd
OPEC shocker as UAE leaves oil cartel days after negotiating swap lines with Scott Bessent's Treasury
Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy is mentioned.
Fortune
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-f
UAE quits OPEC in seismic shift, but Hormuz crisis halts freed-up oil
TradingView.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-tv
UAE quits OPEC and OPEC+ as Hormuz crisis drags on
OilPrice.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-op
UAE's OPEC exit signals a decisive move toward production flexibility
Khaleej Times
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-kt
Why is UAE exiting OPEC amid Strait of Hormuz closure and the impact on crude oil
Financial Express
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-fe
War in Iran drives up shipping costs through the Panama Canal
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.
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-cenf
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Why the Houston economy is making residents anxious about the future
A series of articles and broadcasts features the Kinder Houston Area Survey from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Kinder Institute members quoted throughout the series include Ruth López Turley, institute director and professor of sociology, and Daniel Potter, director of the institute's Houston Population Research Center.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hc
Houston-area residents name economy as region's 'biggest problem' in new survey
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hpm
Houstonians name economy area's 'biggest problem' as job confidence plummets, Kinder survey finds
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hbj
Kinder Institute survey shows Houstonians worry about the economy, political division
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-abc13
New Kinder Houston Area Survey identifies 'biggest problem' facing residents
Fox 26 Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-fox26
What are Houston-area residents most concerned about? The economy tops the list
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-khou
Kinder Institute: What are Houston-area residents most concerned with?
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-khou
Hello Houston (April 27, 2026)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hpm
Houstonians' opinions on a wide range of issues (April 28, 2026)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hpm
Houston-area residents say job optimism at lowest since 1980s, Kinder survey finds
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-c2h
2026 Kinder Institute survey finds Houston residents' feelings on marijuana, death penalty, other political issues
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-c2h
2026 Kinder Institute Houston Area Survey identifies Houstonians' feelings on economy, environment, social issues
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-c2h
Houston puts paychecks over crime and climate jitters
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hh
Houston's Morning Show
KTXH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-ktxh
Noticiero Telemundo Houston
KTMD-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-ktmd
Fox 26 News
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-kriv.1
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-kriv.2
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-ktrk
KPRC Channel 2
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-kprc
Kinder Institute Director Ruth López Turley on turning data into impact with $55M gift
An article features the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and institute director Ruth López Turley.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hbj
Houston money powerhouse drops $55M on Rice research hub
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hh
$55M new commitment from Nancy and Rich Kinder — following $900M in their giving to date — anchors data‑driven hometown impact as couple continues to give away 95% of their $11B fortune
LifestylesMagazine.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-lm
Cancer diagnostics startup wins top prize at annual Rice competition
An article features the H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge hosted by Rice's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and mentions winning teams Bionostic founded by graduate student Alexandria Carter, Actile Technologies founded by graduate student Barclay Jumet and Kairos founded by sophomores Sanjana Kavula and Adhira Tippur.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-im
Black Women's History Month: Trailblazers in education making strides
Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, vice president for public affairs, is featured.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-d
Data reveals threats to lawmakers on the rise despite calls to end political violence
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-abc13
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-kiah
ABC 13 Live at Five
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-ktrk
State involvement in public schools (April 27, 2026)
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about new rules on medical marijuana.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-hpm
Artemis' moonshot connected humanity
Eden King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences, is quoted.
Memorial Examiner
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-me
Christian nationalism's rise in GOP politics prominent in Texas
Michael Emerson, the Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Red River Radio
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-rrr
Creating a voice for shared experiences
Junior Sanjay Senthilvelan is mentioned.
The Buzz Magazines
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-bm
The high price of low turnout: Why low voter turnout can affect your wallet
An article quotes the late Bob Stein, former Lena Gohlman Fox Emeritus Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
KETK Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-ketk
Houston's takeaways from CERAWeek 2026, the global energy conference
An article mentions the Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, and it mentions that Rice has partnered with the University of Houston to align research, technology innovation and cross-sector engagement to address complex challenges across materials, energy and industrial systems.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-ghp
Houston-based, NASA-founded cleantech startup closes $12M seed round
An article features Helix Earth Technologies, which was spun out of Rice.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-im
Auction of arias
An article mentions that Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted the Gilbert and Sullivan Society's Auction of Arias.
The Buzz Magazines
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-bm
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice scientists develop greener lithium battery recycling
An article features Rice research that developed a water-based method for recovering valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries in minutes. Co-authors include Pulickel Ajayan, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor of Engineering; Sohini Bhattacharyya, research scientist in materials science and nanoengineering; and sophomore Simon M. King.
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-m
A faster, greener method to recycle lithium-ion batteries can also ease supply chain issues
Tech Xplore
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-tx
Water-based method recovers 65% of EV battery metals in one minute at room temperature
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-ie
Electronics battery metal recovery tech
ElectronicsForU.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-e
Scientists developed a faster, greener way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
Tomorrow's World Today
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-twt
CRISPR untangles 5-gene protein that 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.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-p
What fuels a plant before sunlight takes over?
SeedWorld.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-sw
Scientists turn lunar dust from a threat into a building material for Moon bases
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.
Starlust.org
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-s
Surprising findings from lunar dust: Increases material strength by up to 40%, paving the way for building extraterrestrial bases
Vietnam.vn
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-v
Lunar dust as a resource: Reinforcing composites for future off-Earth construction
Material District
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-md
FDA clears first US trial of wireless brain implant for treatment-resistant depression
An article features Motif Neurotech, which was spun out of the lab of Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-ie
A brain implant for depression is about to be tested in humans
Wired
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-w
This is the blueberry-sized brain chip they hope to use to treat depression
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-cenf
Rice University's Meta-NFS prints circuits directly into materials
An article features Rice research that describes a new 3D-printing process that overcomes the technology's inability to heat printed ink without damaging the materials underneath. Co-authors include Yong Lin Kong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering.
Trend Hunter
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-th
IPAA's annual meeting to revisit site of association's founding
An article mentions that David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, will participate in a session at the Independent Petroleum Association of America's annual meeting June 17-18.
World Oil
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-wo
For many Americans, fear of going broke in retirement outweighs fear of death
Benedict Guttman-Kenney, assistant professor of finance at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Yahoo! Finance
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-yf
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Forbes' top colleges in the US
An article mentions that Rice is No. 12 in Forbes' rankings of the top 20 most sought-after U.S. universities by employers.
Yahoo! Life (This article originally appeared in The Big Lead.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-yl
SPORTS
Cardinals fall short to Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team defeated Lamar 6-5 April 28.
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-l
Blinn runners end spring regular season at J. Fred Duckett Twilight meet
An article mentions that Rice's track and field teams hosted the J. Fred Duckett Twilight April 25.
The Brenham Banner Press
http://dateline.rice/apr-29-bbp