NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
2024 was a booming year for US energy exports. Will this year be a repeat?
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 600 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-finley
After DJs and raves, Saudi Pushes home-grown culture
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Barron's
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-ulrichsen
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Texas health officials declare end to measles outbreak after 762 cases and 2 deaths
Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and lecturer of biosciences, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-matthews
3 Austin-area universities excel on 2026 list of best US colleges
A roundup mentions that Rice is included in The Princeton Review's "The Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition."
CultureMap Austin
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-cma
Jesse Chan joins UT Austin to advance aerospace and computational research
An article features Jesse Chan, former Rice postdoctoral fellow and associate professor.
University of Texas at Austin's Oden Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-ut
KPSF names Johnson to ED position
An article featuring Brenna Cosby Johnson mentions that she earned a Comprehensive Fund Development Certificate from Rice.
Hill Country Community Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-hccj
BROADCAST
Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on synthetic version
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-harris
Tarrant County Commissioners again propose cutting voting sites ahead of an election
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.
NBC DFW Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-jones
Texas Democrats return for second special session as redistricting fight resume
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-jones
'13 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into food insecurity in Houston.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-ktrk
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Will AI destroy the world wide web?
Moshe Vardi, University Professor, the Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering and professor of computer science, authored an op-ed.
Communications of the ACM
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-vardi
Rice University creates new leadership role to support responsible AI use in teaching and learning
Jennifer Shade Wilson, director of the Program in Writing and Communication at Rice and adjunct senior lecturer, is quoted.
Ed Tech Innovation Hub
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-wilson
Rice University model takes guesswork out of catalytic membrane design
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a mechanistic model of catalytic membranes. Co-authors include Menachem Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and former postdoctoral researcher Yanghua Duan.
Filtration + Separation
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-elimelech-duan
Gensler welcomes Stephanie Pons Reece as regional health care practice leader
Alumna Stephanie Pons Reece is featured.
Gensler
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-reece
Real estate projects with big-name architects attached are transforming cities and neighborhoods across North America—despite the obstacles
An article mentions that Rice has projects by firms Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Architecture Research Office currently under construction.
The Architect's Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-tan
What is demonstrated interest — and why does it matter in college admissions?
Rice is mentioned.
Educational Advocates
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-ea
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
New professors join Grove City College faculty
Alumnus Andrew Baker is featured.
Grove City College News
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-baker
CMC welcomes new faculty for 2025-26
Alumna Jauhara Ferguson is featured.
Claremont McKenna College
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-ferguson
SPORTS
Charlotte, Memphis, Rice, Tulsa earn weekly honors
A roundup features Rice soccer player Lilly Reuscher, who has been named the American Conference's Defensive Player of the Week. Owl Laurel Kelly also has been named to the conference's weekly Honorable Mention list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-reuscher-kelly
The 'dynamic' potential of Rice's newest starting QB with local ties
An article features Rice football player Chase Jenkins and quotes head coach Scott Abell.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-jenkins-abell
Rice names Chase Jenkins starting quarterback
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-jenkins-abell
The latest QB battle updates: Rice, North Texas, UTEP, Sam Houston
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-jenkins-abell
10 biggest storylines for the 2025 college football season
A roundup features Rice football and mentions head coach Scott Abell.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-abell
Louisiana Athletics opens Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium transformation for 2025 season
An article mentions that Rice's football team will open the season against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Aug. 30.
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-rc
364 days later: Rice's Plae Wyatt eager to return after long recovery
An article features Rice football player Plae Wyatt.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-wyatt
Women's soccer splits opening week matchups
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of the Incarnate Word Aug. 21.
UIWCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-uiw
Killers Golf UTRGV Student-Athlete of the Week: Sienna Church
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 6-0 Aug. 17.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-utrgv
Texas to sign AD Chris Del Conte to massive contract extension
An article features former Rice athletics director Chris del Conte.
FootballScoop
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-fs
Willie Fritz Radio Show dates, location announced
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston this season.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-uh
Women's tennis announces 2025 fall schedule
An article mention the Rice Invitational tennis tournament, which will be held Sept 19-21.
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-12th.man
Preview: Fresno State set for season opener at Kansas
An article features former Rice football player E.J. Warner.
Fresno State University's The Collegian
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-fs
D1 Training opens newest athletic facility in Bellaire
An article mentions that Rice competes in NCAA Division I.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-ci
Highest-rated Class of 2026 men's basketball recruits from Texas
Rice is mentioned.
The Sealy News
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-tsn