NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Most Houston-area residents oppose mass deportations, favor path to citizenship
An article features a new study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research in how Houston-area residents view the nation's immigration policies. Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at the Kinder Institute, is quoted. Karen Goolsby, survey methodologist at the Kinder Institute, is interviewed by KXLN.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-potter
New study looks at Houstonians' views on immigration policies, mass deportation
MSN (This ABC 13 Online article also appeared in MSN Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-potter
'Noticias 45'
KXLN-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-goolsby
What's the weirdest class you can take at Texas colleges? We took a look
A roundup features several classes Rice is offering this fall: Understanding the U.S. Through Baseball; Houston Architecture; Bob Dylan: Music, Politics, Race; and Women and the Holocaust.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-msn
Latest college rankings show how much the method matters
An article mentions that Rice is No. 12 in the nation according to Forbes.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-forbes
The 25 colleges with the highest payoff
A roundup features Rice.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-forbes
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Study highlights county's gaps in mental health, prenatal care, access to services
An article cites a collaborative study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the health of Fort Bend County residents.
Fort Bend Star
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-fbs
Most conservative college in Texas is sandwiched between 2 metro areas
An article featuring Rice mentions that it is ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 10 in the U.S. according to Niche.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-hc
BROADCAST
After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans evacuees changed Houston — and Houston changed them
Jim Elliott, professor and chair of sociology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-elliott
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about a new Texas law that provides over a billion dollars in film incentives.
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-diamond
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice's Martí, Sarlah and Wang receive national American Chemical Society honors
A roundup features the following winners of the American Chemical Society's annual awards: Angel Martí, professor of chemistry, bioengineering, materials science and nanoengineering, winner of the ACS Award for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences; David Sarlah, professor of chemistry, winner of the Elias J. Corey Award for Outstanding Original Contribution in Organic Synthesis by a Young Investigator; and Haotian Wang, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, winner of the Marks-Ipatieff Award in Catalysis.
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-marti-sarlah-wang
Soaring hospital costs
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is quoted.
Real Clear Health
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-ho
Driving innovation in business education and preparing future leaders for a globalized world
An article features Michael Koenig, associate dean for innovation initiatives and executive director of executive education at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Higher Education Digest
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-koenig
Our music choices actively sculpt how we remember experiences, study says
An article features Rice research into the role music plays in shaping memories. Co-authors include graduate student Kayla Clark and Stephanie Leal, adjunct assistant professor of psychological sciences.
EDM.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-clark-leal
Cannady Hall in Houston, US, by Karamuk Kuo
An article features Rice's Cannady Hall.
The Architectural Review
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-tar
Fall 2025 lectures and exhibitions scheduled at architecture schools across the country
A roundup mentions Rice School of Architecture events this fall beginning Sept. 15.
The Architect's Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-tan
Healthcare Transactions partner Christina McNamara joins Holland & Knight in Houston
Alumna Christina McNamara is featured.
Holland & Knight
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-mcnamara
Toward improved desalination: Characterizing membranes in wet vs. dry states reveals dramatic differences
An article features research co-authored by postdoctoral fellow Adi Ben-Zvi.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-zvi
Class of 2028 acceptance rates for top schools
Rice is mentioned.
Crimson Education
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-ce
Tecnologia redefine ensino de idiomas
Jornal Impacto Cotia
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-jic
EE.UU. ofrece nuevos cupos para estudiantes argentinos en universidades de primer nivel: Cómo acceder
Clarín
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-clarin
No-student loan colleges: What to know and gotchas to avoid
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in The College Investor.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-msn
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
NEWS: Florida faces extreme heat and drought
Sylvia Dee, associate professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences and civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
Le Soleil de la Floride
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-dee
Meteorologist Damon Singleton joins Nola.com staff for a new video series, Wake Up NOLA
An article featuring meteorologist Damon Singleton mentions that he formerly participated in ROTC at Rice.
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-nola
Bubonic plague reappears in the US on the eve of the World Cup and the Olympic Games
An article cites collaborative Rice research into the spread of some diseases in areas of the country with lower vaccine use.
Marca
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-marca
La peste bubónica reaparece en EE.UU en vísperas del Mundial de fútbol y los Juegos Olímpicos
Marca
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-marca
SPORTS
Rice University Athletics adds apparel partner Nike ahead of 2026-27 academic year
An article features the news that Nike will be Rice’s new apparel partner. Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland is quoted, and Tasha Moser, associate athletic director for name, image and likeness and general manager, is mentioned.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-mclelland-moser
Rice to switch to Nike from Adidas for its uniforms, shoes and apparel
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-mclelland
Rice Univ. signs athletic apparel deal with Nike
Sports Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-mcclelland
Rice head swimming and diving coach Seth Huston's contract extended through 2028
An article features Rice head swimming and diving coach Seth Huston. President Reginald DesRoches and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland are quoted.
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-huston-desroches-mcclelland
'Houston's Morning Show'
A broadcast features Rice head volleyball coach Genny Volpe.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-volpe
We asked AI who would win? Ragin' Cajuns vs. Rice
An article mentions that Rice's football team will open the season against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Aug. 30.
973TheDawg.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-td
Cajuns want more than first win
St. Landry Now
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-sln
Michael Desormeaux media availability — Aug. 25, 2025
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-rc
Counting down the top 50 Houston high school football players: The top 10
A roundup featuring Cullen Thompson mentions that his mother played volleyball at Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-hc
Kenneth Hall could have helped Texas A&M to a national title, but he didn't mix with Bear Bryant
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated Texas A&M University in 1957.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-hc
Texas football: Vince Young to Quinn Ewers, here are recent Texas QBs' 1st road starts
An article mentions 2006 and 2010 football games between Rice and the University of Texas at Austin.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-statesman
Lednicky leads No. 9 volleyball past No. 11 Minnesota at AVCA First Serve, 3-1
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Texas A&M University Aug. 29
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-12th.man
Four D1 home games highlight WBB noncon slate
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play Sam Houston State University Dec. 3.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-26-bk