NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
In Trump's second term, a bolder president charges ahead unchecked
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The Wall Street Journal (This article also appeared on the front page of the Aug. 28 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-brinkley
The true story behind Katrina: Come Hell and High Water
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Time.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-brinkley
'Grab everyone by the neck': Presidential historian reveals Trump's chief second-term goal
AlterNet
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-brinkley
A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding
Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originaly appeared in The Texas Tribune, and it appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-blackburn
Trump's cartel crackdown gains 'powerful political leverage' with El Mayo guilty plea
Nathan Jones, nonresident scholar in drug policy and Mexico studies in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Fox News.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jones
Engineer develops groundbreaking method to control bacteria: 'Guiding the bacteria to behave with purpose'
An article features Rice research developing a new type of plastic from bacterial cellulose co-authored by Muhammad Maksud Rahman, adjunct assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumnus M.A.S.R. Saadi.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-rahman-saadi
The US military will need a print office for future wars
An article mentions 2021 Rice research into how combat helmets could be produced from additive manufacturing processes.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The National Interest.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-msn
Europe might get away without another gas crisis this winter
An article cites an issue brief by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the distinction between renewable diesel and biodiesel and why that matters.
Bloomberg
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-bloomberg
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University tops Texas schools in national rankings again, cracking top 10
A roundup of national rankings mentions that Rice is No. 12 according to Forbes and No. 10 according to Niche. The article also mentions that Rice is No. 1 in Niche's rankings in kinesiology, physical therapy and sport management; in the top five for art, architecture and engineering; and top 10 for public policy, religious studies, chemistry and music. President Reginald DesRoches is quoted.
Houston Business Journal (This article also appeared in the Dallas Business Journal.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-desroches
These are the best colleges in Texas for 2026, report finds
MSN Education and Learning (This article originally appeared in KIAH Online.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-msn.el
4 Houston universities land on new Forbes list of America's top colleges
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-cmh
Texas universities see big moves up and down Forbes' 2026 rankings
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hc
'KHOU 11 News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-khou
Grant renewal focuses on Superfund impact on preterm births
An article mentions that the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences renewed the Baylor-Rice Superfund Research Program, which investigates how maternal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from Superfund sites contributes to preterm births and neonatal chronic lung disease. Project and core leaders from Rice include Naomi Halas, University Professor, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of Rice's Smalley-Curl Institute, and Pedro Alvarez, the George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, co-director of the Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment and director of the WaTER Institute.
Baylor College of Medicine News
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-halas-alvarez
How much schools like University of Houston, Texas A&M University earn and spend on college football
Steven Rackley, professor in the practice of sport management, is quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-rackley
Houston Hillel welcomes students with a week of community
A roundup of welcome events hosted this week by Houston Hillel mentions that they will take place at Rice's Brochstein Pavilion, the Rice Memorial Center and Will Rice College.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jhv
8-plus can't-miss events at Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week 2025
A roundup mentions that the Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum will take place at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business Sept. 18. The article also mentions that the 12 companies named to Class 5 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator will present during Demo Day to wrap up their 10-week program.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ec.htx
BROADCAST
Today on Texas Standard: Elon Musk looks to build tunnels under Houston
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.
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 stations across the state.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jones
KFNS-AM (St. Louis)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jones
WOAI-AM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-jones
WSCL-FM (Salisbury, Maryland)
A broadcast features a performance by Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-parker
'ABC 13 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast cites collaborative Rice research into flood-prone areas of Houston.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ktrk
'ARC Seattle'
A broadcast features Rice research into the role music plays in shaping memories.
KUNS-TV (Seattle)
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-kuns
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Analysis of the first Trump-Lee summit
Henry Haggard, nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Center for Strategic and International Studies
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-haggard
From wellness to inclusion: The growth of campus recreation recovery spaces
Anatolia Vick-Kregel, senior assistant director of health, fitness and well-being at Rice's Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, is quoted.
Campus Rec
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-kregel
Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: The legacies of Hurricane Katrina
Jim Elliott, professor and chair of sociology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience, is quoted.
Daily Kos
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-elliott
After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans evacuees changed Houston – and Houston changed them
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-elliott
Edifício William T. Cannady / Karamuk Kuo + Kendall / Heaton Associates
An article features Rice's Cannady Hall and quotes Igor Marjanović, the William Ward Watkin Dean of Architecture.
Arch Daily
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-marjanovic
Over Soroya Ridge and onward!
Graduate student Eleanor Moreland authored an article.
NASA
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-moreland
Climate-resilient chocolate and AI soil monitoring: The best green innovation stories of August 2025
A roundup features collaborative Rice research that developed a new glass coating made by weaving carbon into boron nitride.
Edie.net
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-edie
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Experts split on Trump administration's Venezuela strategy at FIU panel
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.
The Floridian
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-monaldi
Andrea Bajani a Barcellona presenta traduzione 'L'anniversario'
Andrea Bajani, professor in the practice and international writer in residence, is featured.
Ansa.it
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-bajani
Long Shortz with Locksley Resources: Unlocking US antimony with Rice University
An article mentions that experts at Rice pioneered flash Joule heating.
The Australian
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-aus
Hurricane Katrina left Indiana Sen. Fady Qaddoura homeless. It changed the course of his life
An article featuring Fady Qaddoura mentions that he attended the Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives program at Rice.
Indianapolis Star
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-is
Red Bull chief engineer and world-renowned artist among inspirational Herts alumni to receive honorary doctorates
An article mentions that artist Rana Begum's work has been exhibited at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
University of Hertfordshire
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-uh
SPORTS
USA Basketball to host Women in the Game conference in Houston
An article mentions that Rice head women's basketball coach Lindsay Edmonds will participate in USA Basketball's Women in the Game conference at the University of Houston Sept. 28.
USA Basketball
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-edmonds
Cowgirl soccer back in action on split weekend
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Oklahoma State University Aug. 28.
OKState.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-oks
2025 Week 1 preview: Rice Owls at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
An article mentions that Rice's football team will open the season against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Aug. 30.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-sbn
Houston opens season with visit from Stephen F. Austin
An article mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to play the University of Houston Sept. 6.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ap
Predicting Houston football's 2025 season
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-tdc
Around Aggieland (Aug. 27)
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Texas A&M University Aug. 29.
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ta
Jamie Morrison shares takeaways from A&M's top 15 win over Minnesota
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ta
Press conference: Morrison, No. 9 Ags head to Houston this weekend
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ta
Texas A&M volleyball aims to build off strong foundation against Rice, UCA
The Eagle
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-te
A&M volleyball players preview matches vs. Rice, UCA
The Eagle
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-te
Prep football preview: C.J. Anderson looks to right the ship at Benicia
An article features former Rice assistant football coach C.J. Anderson.
Times-Herald
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-th
Tulane swimming and diving unveils 2025-26 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's swimming and diving team will compete in meets Nov. 7-8.
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-swim.swam
Morning Coffee: Lindberg meets opportunity one more time
An article features former Rice football player Chad Lindberg.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-247
Matchups with Alabama, USF and Georgia State highlight nonconference slate
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Kennesaw State University Nov. 24.
KSUOwls.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-ksu
UH Cougars need a statement season-opening win on Thursday
Former Rice football player Dean Connors is mentioned.
House of Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-hoh
NEWS RELEASES
Rice to celebrate grand opening of Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall Sept. 11
Rice will host a grand opening ceremony Sept. 11 for Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall, the new home for the Department of Art. The 83,000-square-foot facility designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro will serve as a hub for visual arts, performance, interdisciplinary collaboration and research-driven creativity. The event will include remarks from Rice and design leadership.
http://dateline.rice/aug-28-news-release-sarofim-hall