NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
How tariffs on imports will affect logistics companies on the US-Mexico border
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
NPR (This "All Things Considered" segment aired on more than 950 stations across the U.S., and this article also appeared in more than 100 NPR-affiliate websites.)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-payan
Trump legger press på Mexico i kampen mot narkokriminalitet
Rus.no
http://dateline.rice/april-7-payan
The White House frames the past by erasing parts of it
Kenneth Evans, scholar in science and technology policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and assistant director for innovation policy, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/april-7-evans
LSU athletic department not subject to university budget belt-tightening, spokesman says
Steven Rackley, professor in the practice of sport management, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Daily Advertiser, and it appeared in Town Talk, Donaldsonville Chief, Plaquemine Post South and Daily Comet. This story also appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-rackley
BYU and the University of Utah both crack Forbes' 'Top 100' list of premier colleges
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 9 according to Forbes.
Yahoo! News (This Deseret News article also appeared in KSL.)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-yahoo
Idealism isn't for everyone. But these ideals could be.
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
The Washington Post (This article also appeared in the April 6 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-washpo
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Google teams up with Rice University to launch AI-focused accelerator
An article features the news that Rice and Google Public Sector are partnering to launch the Rice AI Venture Accelerator, designed to drive early stage artificial intelligence innovation and commercialization. Sanjoy Paul, executive director of the Rice Nexus and lecturer in computer science, is quoted. The article also mentions Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/april-7-paul
As Paxton challenge looms, Cornyn seeks traction with hard-right voters
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 Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/april-7-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-jones
Censure effort for Texas representatives further divides Montgomery County Republican Party
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/april-7-stein
In the great bike lane debate both Mayor Whitmire and bicyclists claim their way is the safest
HoustonPress
http://dateline.rice/april-7-stein
What is the meaning of the Houston seal? The answer dates back to 1840 and a bet on growth
Christof Spieler, senior lecturer of architecture, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/april-7-spieler
What's your favorite Houston place to hang out? Here's what you said. | Q&A with Lisa Gray
Rice's Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the April 6 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-hc
EDITORIAL: In District 1, Sukh Kaur deserves another term on San Antonio City Council
Alumna Sukh Kaur is featured.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://dateline.rice/april-7-kaur
BROADCAST
Data shows Harris County growth largely due to international immigration
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, are quoted.
ABC 13 Online (This segment aired on KTRK-TV in Houston, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/april-4-king-potter
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Ewigkeits-chemikalien mit gewinn zerstört
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a novel method to efficiently eradicate forever chemicals from water systems while simultaneously transforming the extracted waste into high-value graphene. Co-author James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of materials science and nanoengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
BusinessArt.at
http://dateline.rice/april-7-tour
'City Summer, Country Summer' by Kiese Laymon
A blog post features the picture book "City Summer, Country Summer," authored by Kiese Laymon, the Libbie Shearn Moody Professor of English.
The Mary Reader blog
http://dateline.rice/april-7-laymon
Neue RNA-barcoding methode verfolgt den gentransfer in mikrobiellen gemeinschaften
An article features Rice research developing a method to track genetic exchanges in microbial communities. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include James Chappell, associate professor of biosciences and bioengineering; Joff Silberg, the Stewart Memorial Professor of BioSciences, professor of bioengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Lauren Stadler, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy; graduate students Matthew Dysart, Kiara Reyes Gamas and August Staubus; postdoctoral associate Prashant Kalvapalle; and alumni Lauren Gambill and Li Chieh Lu.
Gesundheit AG
http://dateline.rice/april-7-chappell-silberg-stadler-et.al
Sandee Cheynet appointed as chief human resources officer at Rice University
An article featuring Sandee Cheynet mentions that she has been appointed as chief human resources officer at Rice.
HRToday.in
http://dateline.rice/april-7-cheynet
AZ Awards 2025: The longlist for special categories
An article mentions alumna Xueyuan Wang's 'Gypsum to Gypsum' won an A+ Student Award from Azure magazine.
Azure
http://dateline.rice/april-7-wang
Best universities in the world for 2025
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 75 in the world according to CEOWorld Magazine.
CEOWorld Magazine
http://dateline.rice/april-7-ceoworld
The 64 most beautiful college campuses in America
A roundup features Rice.
Architectural Digest
http://dateline.rice/april-7-ad
Health care disrupted: How Richard and Mark Awdeh are redefining the future of medicine and innovation
Alumnus Mark Awdeh is featured.
Impact Wealth
http://dateline.rice/april-7-awdeh
Unlocking the potential of imperfections in high-performance materials
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
AZo Materials
http://dateline.rice/april-7-azo
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
CNN presidential historian returns to Perrysburg roots to address garden club
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, mentions that he will speak at the Country Garden Club of Perrysburg April 24.
Toledo Blade
http://dateline.rice/april-7-brinkley
Aidan Hanna is headed to Harvard University
An article mentions the Rice Investment, an initiative offering full-tuition scholarships and grants to students from low- and middle-income families.
The Nassau Guardian
http://dateline.rice/april-7-ng
SPORTS
Rice edge Josh Pearcy, corner-returner Sean Fresch to participate in Texans' local prospect day
An article features Rice football players who will participate in the Houston Texans' Pro Day April 11.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/april-7-c2h
'Spectrum News 1'
A broadcast mentions Rice head football coach Scott Abell.
Spectrum News (Charlotte, North Carolina)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-abell (This segment aired six times.)
Dramatic ninth inning home run leads baseball to doubleheader sweep over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept in its three-game series against Tulane University April 4-6.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-tulane
Baseball announces time schedule change for the remaining games in the Rice series
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-tulane
Baseball wins 7-5 Friday thriller over Rice
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-tulane
'WDSU News Sunday Morning'
WDSU-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-wdsu (This segment aired 7 times.)
'Fox 8 Morning Edition'
WVUE-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-wvue (This segment aired 21 times.)
'WWL Louisiana Weekend Morning News'
WWL-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-wwl (This segment aired four times.)
WGNO-TV (New Orleans)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-wgno (This segment aired three times.)
Four early runs backed by Scinta, Jean
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Houston April 8.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-uh
Tennis falls to Rice, snaps nine-match win streak
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated Florida International University 4-3 April 5.
FIUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-fiu
No. 49 Wichita State's win streak snapped by No. 63 SMU
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play Wichita State University April 8.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-shockers
Bulls fall in final regular season weekend
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated the University of South Florida 4-0 April 6.
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-usf
Roadrunners deliver ranked victory at No. 69 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team lost to the University of Texas at San Antonio 4-3 April 6.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-utsa
Charlotte pulls past UTSA in Houston
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-utsa
UTSA hits road for Charlotte, Rice matchups this weekend
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-utsa
Unbreakable bond: How Scottie Scheffler's life changed from James Ragan's cancer fight
An article mentions the late James Ragan, a former Rice golfer who died in 2014 at the age of 20.
Golfweek (This article also appeared on the front of the April 7 print edition of USA Today, and it appeared in the April 6 print edition of the Herald-Tribune.)
http://dateline.rice/april-7-ragan
Charlotte inches close before falling to No. 69 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 5-2 April 4.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-49ers
Charlotte fights off UTSA behind Lance Cochran's clinch in abbreviated dual
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/april-7-49ers
NEWS RELEASES
Rice researchers partnering with Houston Health Department on wastewater surveillance to stay ahead of measles outbreak
As measles cases rise across Texas and the nation, a team of researchers at Rice and the Houston Health Department is leveraging wastewater surveillance to detect the virus in the community. This innovative approach is part of the Houston Wastewater Epidemiology system and offers public health officials a powerful early warning system to track outbreaks and mobilize targeted interventions. The Houston Wastewater Epidemiology core team consists of interdisciplinary experts, including Lauren Stadler, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering; Katherine Ensor, the Noah G. Harding Professor of Statistics; and Loren Hopkins, chief environmental scientist at the Houston Health Department and professor in the practice of statistics and environmental analysis at Rice.
http://dateline.rice/april-7-news-release-rice-wastewarer.epidemiology
42 startups to compete for $1M at Rice Business Plan Competition April 10-12
The annual Rice Business Plan Competition presented by Rice Business, will bring together top graduate student-run startups from around the country to compete for more than $1 million in cash, investments and in-kind prizes April 10-12 in Houston. The events kick off with the elevator pitch competition April 10 at the Ion — Houston's innovation hub powered by Rice.
http://dateline.rice/april-7-news-release-rpbc