NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Is Christianity in America back? 5 key findings from landmark survey
Michael Emerson, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-emerson
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Gov. Greg Abbott steps up online attacks as support builds for school vouchers
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 Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Politics and the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jones
Apple factory, space funding, and more Houston innovation news to know
A roundup mentions that Rice recently opened the Rice Nexus, which aims to support and provide resources for ventures that are looking to scale and has artificial intelligence as a central pillar of its innovation strategy
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-im
4 Houston innovators to know for February 2025
A roundup mentions Rice research building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. Co-author and graduate student Xiaoyu Yang is quoted.
InnovationMap (An excerpt was also featured in the "Daily Digest" newsletter.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-yang
How a Cuban prodigy became a proud Texan and boxing's next big thing
Luis Duno-Gottberg, the Lee Hage Jamail Professor in Latin American Studies, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-duno.gottberg
From Texas Capitol protests to Longhorns basketball, see Austin's best photos in February
A roundup features a picture with Rice undergraduate students Kamisi Adetunji, Natalie Wang, Krishna Chalise, Juliana Zhou and Katherine Yue.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-adetunji-et.al
'Last Breath,' 'No Address,' 'My Dear Friend Zoe' top list of new films this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen "The Strike" Feb. 28 and "Last Things" March 1.
Houston Chronicle (A shortened version of this article appeared in the Feb. 28 print edition, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-hc
Aggieland aglow during Intercollegiate Texas Shabbaton
An article mentions that Rice participated in the Intercollegiate Texas Shabbaton.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jhv
Benjy Levit's fresh concepts, bold flavors continually redefine Houston’s dining scene
An article mentions that Local Foods Market opened a location at Rice.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-jhv
Broussard's Mortuary has new owners
An article mentions that Jayme Toeppich completed a graduate certificate in leadership at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-toeppich
'We are the majority': Gun policy advocates rally at Capitol
McMurtry College senior Jasir Rahman is quoted.
The Daily Texan
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-rahman
Photo of the week: A super view of Austin
Rice is mentioned.
Austin Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-abj
BROADCAST
Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the measles outbreak (Feb. 28, 2025)
Caleb McDaniel, the Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Humanities and professor of history, is interviewed about renaming places named after controversial historical figures.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-mcdaniel
The Bigger Picture: 'The Breakfast Club' and how the school experience has evolved since 1985
Charles Dove, professor in the practice of film and director of Rice Cinema, is interviewed during an episode of "Houston Matters."
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-dove
KERA-FM (Dallas)
Alumna Joyce Beebe, a fellow in public finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about a new federal rule concerning health care costs.
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-beebe (This broadcast also aired on KUT-FM in Austin, Texas, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
'Religion and Statecraft'
A broadcast mentions Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
C-SPAN2
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-ulrichsen
'13 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast mentions that Rice Business was set to host a topping-out ceremony for its new building under construction Feb. 28.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-ktrk
'Texas Public Radio'
A segment of "Earthwise" mentions Rice contributed to research that developed new technology for removing boron from seawater.
KSTX-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-kstx (This segment aired on more than 20 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Texas-France Space Hub launches to advance aerospace innovation
An article features the Texas-France Space Hub, which aims to unite academic institutions and private enterprises and expand commercial space presence in both countries through a three-year initiative that fosters global partnerships in aerospace by bringing together Rice, Stellar Access and Houston Spaceport in Texas with France's space agency CNES and Business France. David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, professor of physics and astronomy and Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Space Daily
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-alexander
New method developed to dramatically enhance bioelectronic sensors
An article features collaborative Rice research into developing a method that enhances the sensitivity of both enzymatic and microbial fuel cells. Co-authors quoted include Rafael Verduzco, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Caroline Ajo-Franklin, professor of biosciences, director of the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; graduate student Ravindra Saxena; and postdoctoral fellow Xu Zhang.
The Microbiologist (This article originally appeared in Phys.org, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-verduzco-ajo.franklin-saxena-zhang
Researchers boost biosensor sensitivity with OECT-fuel cell integration
AZo Sensors
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-verduzco-ajo.franklin-saxena-zhang
Rice team develops low-cost device for quick cell analysis
An article features Rice research that developed a device that can make flow cytometry affordable and accessible. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Peter Lillehoj, the Shankle Chair in Mechanical Engineering and associate professor of bioengineering; Kevin McHugh, assistant professor of bioengineering and chemistry; and graduate students Desh Deepak Dixit and Tyler Graf.
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-lillehoj-mchugh-dixit-graf
Biden-era oil deal with Venezuela gets terminated, Rubio says Trump won't be blackmailed by Maduro
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Center for the United States and Mexico, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
Business & Politics Review
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-monaldi
What now for Venezuela with Chevron's oil permit in peril?
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in AFP, and it appeared in more than 80 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-monaldi
MLB scout has Shohei Ohtani Astros jersey as gift from Dodgers star
Oz Ocampo, lecturer in sport management, is quoted.
Sports Illustrated's Los Angeles Dodgers (This article also appeared in YardBarker.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-ocampo
Open educational resources and the future of academic integrity
David Harris, editor in chief of Rice's OpenStax, is featured in an episode of the "YC and You" podcast.
SignalsAZ.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-harris
Un matériau carboné 2D aussi solide que le graphène et huit fois plus robuste
An article features Rice research into monolayer amorphous carbon. Co-author and graduate student Bongki Shin is mentioned.
Techniques de L'ingenieur
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-shin
Post-CMA Conference recap 2025
An article mentions that Rice's Shepherd School of Music hosted the recent ACMPxCMA Play-In.
Associated Chamber Music Players
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-acmp
NASA veteran Mike Massimino interacts with PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya students
An article featuring Mike Massimino mentions that he formerly worked at Rice.
Indian Economic Observer
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-massimino
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Cercetătorii au folosit ultrasunete focalizate pentru a micșora tumorile de prostată fără intervenție chirurgicală
An article features collaborative Rice research that found that small-molecule therapy with focused ultrasound effectively reduces prostate tumor sizes in laboratory models. Co-author Michael King, the E.D. Butcher Chair of Bioengineering and associate vice president for research, is quoted.
NewsPascani.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-king
2025 Lazaroff Memorial Lecture in Jewish History set for March 5
An article mentions that Maya Soifer Irish, associate professor of history and director of medieval and early modern studies, will deliver the Lazaroff Memorial Lecture in Jewish History March 5 at Ohio University.
Ohio University News
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-irish
BU hosts philosophy professor Nicole Hassoun’s US book launch
An article mentions that George Sher, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Humanities and professor of philosophy, participated in panel discussion about the recently published book “A Minimally Good Life: What We Owe to Others and What We Can Justifiably Demand.”
Binghamton University's Pipe Dream
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-sher
UX Design Society designs app in 24 hours
An article mentions the Rice Design-a-thon.
Brigham Young University-Idaho's Scroll
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-byu.idaho
Hall of Fame Fisherman: Dan Small '66
Alumnus Dan Small is featured.
Hamilton College News
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-small
Randolph String Parents Association host annual Stringfest concert
A story features alumna Sophie Shao and mentions that she studied under Shirley Trepel, former professor of cello at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
West Morris Reporter
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-shao-trepel
Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music to present free faculty cello recital
An article mentions that Kyung-A Yoo served as an artist collaborator at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Grice Connect
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-yoo
Physics' Xuemei Cheng: From semiconductors to spintronics and quantum computing
Rice is mentioned.
Bryn Mawr College News
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-bryn.mawr
Study abroad without IELTS 2025 | Top 5 countries and universities
Opportunitiespedia
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-opportunitiespedia
Pacific Ridge School hosts Opportunity Scholarship Alumni Panel in Rancho Santa Fe
The San Diego Union-Tribune
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-sdut
SPORTS
College World Series champ Tennessee, runner-up Texas A&M lead field at Astros Foundation Classic
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is scheduled to play in the Astros Foundation College Classic, facing Mississippi State University Feb. 28, the University of Tennessee March 1 and Texas A&M University March 2. The article also mentions that freshman Blaine Brown was recently named the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Week.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the Feb. 28 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-brown
College baseball's top talent descends upon Daikin Park this weekend
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-hc
Earley & Co. ready for trip to H-Town for 3 games at Daikin Park
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-texags
Series preview: Ags face Arizona, Oklahoma State and Rice in H-Town
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-texags
'We will be ready': Texas A&M baseball hopeful to bounce back in Astros Foundation College Classic
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-247
Diamond Dawgs head to Houston for Astros College Classic
HailState.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-msu
Weekend preview: No. 3 Tennessee baseball to play in Astros Foundation College Classic
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-247
What to know about Tennessee baseball's opponents in Astros Foundation College Classic
RockyTopInsider.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-rti
Starting pitchers announced for Tennessee in Astros Foundation College Classic
USA Today's Vols Wire
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-volswire
BSB PREVIEW: No. 1/3 Vols head to H-Town for Astros Foundation College Classic
UTSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-ut
'College Baseball'
ATTSW-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-attsw
Lance Berkman joins Jose Cruz Jr.'s Rice baseball staff
An article featuring alumnus and former Rice baseball player Lance Berkman mentions that he has joined the Owls' coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach. Head coach Jose Cruz Jr. is quoted, and former Rice baseball player Anthony Rendon is mentioned.
Our Esquina
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-berkman-cruz-rendon
GET IN THE GAME PODCAST: Lance Berkman - former MLB All-Star
Sports Spectrum
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-berkman
'Fox 5 Morning News'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's men's tennis team is slated to compete in the Pacific Coast Doubles Championship Feb. 28-March 2.
KSWB-TV (San Diego)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-kswb (This broadcast aired three times.)
Owls prepare to welcome Rice for Senior Night
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is scheduled to face Temple University Feb. 28.
OwlSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-temple
Preview: LA Tech vs. UNLV, Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team will face Louisiana Tech University March 2.
LATechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-latech
2025 American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships return to Birmingham
An article mentions that Rice's women's indoor track and field team finished second in last season's American Athletic Conference Championship. The article also mentions Rice's Julia Johannesdottir, who is ranked among the conference's top competitors in the pentathlon.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-johannesdottir
Memphis, Temple, Tulane pick up Wednesday wins
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team lost to the University of Memphis 84-72 Feb. 26.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-aac
'WREG News Channel 3'
WREG-TV (Memphis, Tennessee)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-wreg
Seven American baseball teams earn midweek victories
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team lost to the University of Arizona 11-8 Feb. 26.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-aac
Arizona plays second big weekend series in 3 weeks after being Rice on Wednesday
ZonaZealots.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-zz
Arizona baseball ready for another set of challenges at Houston tournament
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-msnsports
Wildcats set eyes on Big 12 opener at home
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated Kansas State University 4-1 Feb. 23.
KStateSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-ksu
Texas AD Chris Del Conte laughs off 'ridiculous' SMU rumors
An article features former Rice athletics director Chris del Conte.
Sports Illustrated's Texas Longhorns
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-si.texas
Jahdae Barron names player on Texas who is 'real deal'
Rice is mentioned.
Athlon Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-28-athlon