NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Study finds link between legalized sports betting and rise in violent crime
Hua Gong, assistant professor of sport management, is interviewed about collaborative Rice research into the ties between sports betting and violent crime.
CBS News Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-cbs
Betting on the Super Bowl? Here's how Michiganders can wager safely
MichiganPublic.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-mp
Amid protests over ICE at the Olympics, US athletes may get poor crowd reaction
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Los Angeles Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-lat
Saudi sportswashing falters as players exit, projects scale back
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Chosun Ilbo.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-msn
IOC hoping for respectful opening ceremony amid US tensions
Sports Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-sbj
Democrats' surprise win in Texas sends shock waves through GOP race for US Senate
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 Washington Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-twt
MARSHALL: The enthusiasm gap no one wants to talk about
The Washington Informer
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-twi
TSN News
KLBJ-AM (Austin, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-klbj
Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
Alessandro Piazza, associate professor of strategic management, authored an article.
The Conversation
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-tc
Why are some women training for pregnancy like it's a marathon?
Miranda Waggoner, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.
Wired
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-w
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston leaders want to transform the city into a hub for brain health to spur economic growth
An article features brain health initiatives involving Rice, including the Global Brain Economy Initiative and Project Metis. Community members quoted or mentioned include Amy Dittmar, the Howard R. Hughes Provost and executive vice president for academic affairs; Harris Eyre, lead of the Neuro-Policy Program and the Harry Z. Yan and Weiman Gao Senior Fellow in Brain Health at the Baker Institute for Public Policy; and Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede, professor of chemistry and director of the center.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-hc
Houston bets big on brains as next billion-dollar boom
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-hh
The week in politics (Feb. 4, 2026)
Alexander Byrd, vice provost for access and institutional excellence and associate professor of history, and Caleb McDaniel, the Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Humanities and professor of history, are interviewed about their book "Slavery, Segregation and the Second Founding of Rice University" on "Houston Matters."
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-hpm
Texas school voucher program launches with strong early response
Erin Baumgartner, director of the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
KLTV Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-kltv
Texas education savings account portal opens for parent applications Wednesday, over 30,000 parents registered so far
KWTX Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-kwtx
Houston's Morning Show
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-kriv
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-ktrk
KSLA News 12 This Morning
KSLA (Shreveport, Louisiana)
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-ksla
3 Houston innovators who are making headlines right now
An article features Kirsten Adam, assistant professor of psychological sciences.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-im
Battleground Texas
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, participates in a roundtable discussion of the week's political stories.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-kriv
Texas becomes epicenter of gas power projects, emissions soar
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice's Baker Institute for the Public Policy, is quoted.
CW 39 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-cw39
Houston climatech startup closes $5M seed round to scale copper alternative
An article mentions that Galvorn emerged from Rice research and that DexMat's technology was developed in the lab of Matteo Pasquali, the A.J. Hartsook Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, professor of materials science and nanoengineering and chemistry and director of Rice's Carbon Hub.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-echtx
Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston's new red congressional district
An article cites the Lib-Con Scores of members of the Texas Legislature by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-tt
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Why misunderstood hand signals put cyclists at risk
An article features Rice research into communication between drivers and cyclists. Co-authors include alumna Christine Petersen.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-mx
How misinterpreted hand signals endanger cyclists: A science perspective
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-s
Crab shell gel turns kimchi bacteria into living food safety sensors
An article features Rice research into creating a stable interface between living cells and bioelectronics. Co-authors include Caroline Ajo-Franklin, the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of BioSciences, professor of bioengineering, director of the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute; and Rafael Verduzco, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Nanowerk
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-nw
Why Venezuela remains a high-risk energy bet
Abhi Rajendran, nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-aapg
New administrative appointments for 10 women in higher education
Alison Weaver, executive director of Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, is featured.
Women in Academia Report
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-war
Unison students receive honorable mention in the NFL's Big Data Bowl 2026; it is the first university in Latin America to receive this recognition
An article mentions that Rice's team of students was a finalist for the 2026 Big Data Bowl.
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-cenf
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Episode 9: Bun B — Trill Burger, Pimp C, music industry, marriage
Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is featured.
Unguarded by Fred VanVleet on Spotify
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-ufvv
SPORTS
Broadnax, Rice knock off North Texas 86-83 in 2OT
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated the University of North Texas 86-83 in double overtime Feb. 4.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-ap
Rice defeats North Texas 86-83 in thrilling double overtime
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-bvm
KPRC Channel 2 News
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-kprc
Ice cold second half stalls UTSA's comeback bid against Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio 65-55 Jan. 31.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-tp
Ed Evans Scholarship will benefit NSU Health and Human Performance student
Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics, is mentioned.
KLAX Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-klax
Owls add 8 to 2026 recruiting class
A series of articles mentions that Rice's football team signed eight players Feb. 4 to increase its 2026 recruiting class to 26 players.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-bvm
Rice Owls secure TE Jackson DeAtley for 2026 football class
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-bvm
Bennett Eivens commits to Rice Owls: Key addition to 2026 class
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-bvm
Sulphur sends 6 Bulldogs to the next level
KTEN Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-kten
Five more 'Cats heading to college, QB Wade signs with VSU
The Valdosta Daily Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-vdt
Fox 26 News
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-kriv
Alexander pitcher Juliocesar Hernandez signs with Division I Rice
An article mentions that Juliocesar Hernandez has signed to play baseball at Rice.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://dateline.rice/feb-6-fwst