NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Can Greg Abbott kick out fleeing Democrats? Experts weigh in
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.
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Democrat who fled Texas over redistricting says 'we're willing to face whatever consequences'
CBS News
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove Democratic lawmakers who left the state over redistricting?
CBS News
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Texas Democrats have left the state before to fight redistricting
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Fox 26 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
'Weak' and 'ineffective': Dems down on their own party, new poll shows
The National Desk
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
With Democrats out of state, what's next for Texas' special session?
NBC 5 Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Georgetown flood victim wants to see politicians put politics aside for relief
KEYE Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Amid redistricting protest, Abbott orders arrests and bribery probe of House Democrats
Dayton247Now.com (This article also appeared in more than five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats, as Gov. Abbott orders DPS to 'arrest and return'
Texas Insider
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Texas Democrats leave state, denying quorum for redistricting session
SSB Crack News
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Texas Democrats' walkout strategy works, but may only for now
People's Daily Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Texas Democrats walked out to block the GOP. How well has the tactic worked before?
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Texas Democrats redistricting battle: What is going on? Why is this important?
Fox 26 Houston on YouTube (This broadcast also appeared on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-jones
Trump keeps finding new ways to batter green power
Skip York, nonresident fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Politico
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-york
HISD opens its 8th Sunrise Center. Is it enough to replace wraparound services that were cut?
An article cites a study by the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the Houston Independent School District's Sunrise Centers. The article also cites a study by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the mental health of HISD students.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, where it appeared in the Aug. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Moody exhibit highlights a treasure trove of Black Houston images
An article features the exhibit "Figurative Histories" at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, which is on view through Aug. 16.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-hc
What Houston offers that California doesn't — and it's not just cheaper homes
Dan Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-potter
Houston researchers develop strong biomaterial that could replace plastic
An article features research co-authored by Muhammad Maksud Rahman, adjunct assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumnus M.A.S.R. Saadi.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-rahman-saadi
Este novo bioplástico pode ser o material do futuro
Greensavers
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-rahman-saadi
Crean el supermaterial del mañana, que podría decir adiós a la contaminación plástica
Actualidad.rt.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-saadi
Join our live virtual event with our new head of opinion, the editorial board
Alumnus Evan Mintz is featured.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-mintz
TCU announces free tuition and housing for eligible Texas students
Rice is mentioned.
Fort Worth Magazine
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-fwm
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Revolutionary window coating cuts energy costs while withstanding environmental challenges
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a new glass coating made by weaving carbon into boron nitride that could reduce energy bills. Co-author Pulickel Ajayan, chair of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor in Engineering, professor of chemistry and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Impactful Ninja
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-ajayan
De la injusticia energética y la Comisión (de delitos federales) de Electricidad
Miriam Grunstein, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
Animal Politico
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-grunstein
Trump is pushing gas deals everywhere. Will prices skyrocket?
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
E&E News
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-medlock
Albemarle (ALB): Digging 'white gold' for the energy transition
An article features Rice research that developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to extract lithium from natural brine solutions.
Securities.IO
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-sio
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
AYLUS Bellaire volunteers at the Genuine Cup at Rice University on July 27, 2025
An article mentions that Rice hosted the Genuine Cup, which promotes inclusion for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism from soccer teams around the world, July 27-Aug. 2. Rice Stadium is mentioned.
The Alliance of Youth Leaders in the U.S.
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-ayl
Inter Campus Poland, the Genuine Cup concludes
Inter.it (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Sports and One Football.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-inter.it
Pemain sepak bola dengan disabilitas perkembangan berkumpul di Houston di seluruh dunia — Houston Public Media
Kastra
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-kastra
Joseph Chen's Anduril begins supplying rocket motors to US
Alumnus Joseph Chen is featured.
GoldSea.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-chen
Kyra Kaiser '23, '25 named Summer 2025 Outstanding Islander Graduate for the College of Science
An article mentions that Rice held the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi News
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-tamucc
'We choose to go to the moon'
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
The Wetumpka Herald
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-twh
SPORTS
Soccer kicks off '25-26 athletics season with Tuesday exhibition vs Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's soccer team is scheduled to face Texas A&M University in an exhibition match Aug. 5.
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-12thman
SBC football 365 preview – Ragin' Cajuns
An article mentions that Rice's football team will open the season against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Aug. 30.
Crescent City Sports
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-ccs
Single-game tickets now on sale for the 2025 Ragin' Cajuns football season
KMDL-FM Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-kmdl
Raines Watson qualifies for US Junior Amateur Championship
An article featuring Raines Watson mentions that he has signed with Rice's men's golf team.
KBTX on YouTube (This broadcast also appeared on KBTX-TV in Bryan, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-watson
From D-3 to D-1: Plymouth's DC Brown is transferring to storied Texas baseball program
An article mentions DC Brown is transferring to Rice to play baseball.
The Enterprise
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-brown
Kansas Jayhawks transfer commits to Texas A&M
An article mentions former Rice men's basketball player Noah Shelby.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Texas A&M Aggies on Sports Illustrated.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-shelby
UH running back Stacy Sneed returns for 6th season with Cougars. 'You've been in college that long?'
An article mentions former Rice running back Dean Connors.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front page of the Sports section in the Aug. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-connors
Texas high school football: Gordon's Stryker Reed announces verbal commitment to Air Force
Rice is mentioned.
Abilene Reporter News
http://dateline.rice/aug-5-reed