NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Why Texas is so vulnerable to climate disasters
Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law and co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, and Sylvia Dee, associate professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences and civil and environmental engineering, are quoted.
Bloomberg
http://dateline.rice/july-15-blackburn-dee
5 ways to be a competitive MBA applicant
George Andrews, associate dean of degree programs and adjunct professor in the practice at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
U.S. News & World Report
http://dateline.rice/july-15-andrews
HOUSTON/TEXAS
2 Houston universities among world's best and more innovation news to know
An article mentions that Rice is No. 29 in the U.S. and No. 119 in the world according to QS World University Rankings.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/july-15-inno.map
Free and cheap events in Houston – July 18-20
A roundup mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts will host Summer Jam 2025 July 19.
Houston on the Cheap
http://dateline.rice/july-15-hotc
Houston foundation grants $27 million to boost chemistry research
An article mentions that two fellows from Rice will receive $100,000 annually for three years from the Welch Postdoctoral Fellows of the Life Sciences program.
CultureMap Houston (This article also appeared in MSN Science.)
http://dateline.rice/july-15-cmh
Researching romance
An article featuring Allison Fortman mentions that she formerly attended Rice.
Trinity University News
http://dateline.rice/july-15-tu
Texas A&M-Texas Chemical Transition Engine named NSF semifinalist in National Innovation Engines Competition to strengthen US chemical manufacturing and supply chains
An article mentions that experts at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy collaborated on the featured research.
Texas A&M University College of Arts & Sciences
http://dateline.rice/july-15-tamu
Roy Hofheinz dreamed up Astrodome on his own, made it happen, turned Houston into a big league city
An article featuring the late Roy Hofheinz mentions that he attended Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-15-hc
BROADCAST
Big Beautiful Bill helps Texas initiatives
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 quoted.
KTRH Online
http://dateline.rice/july-15-diamond
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-15-diamond
WBAP-AM (Dallas)
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.
http://dateline.rice/july-15-jones
How to be a Valkyries fan: A beginner's guide to Bay Area WNBA fandom
An article cites a Rice study into the racial bias of the language used in online comments about two WNBA stars.
KQED Online
http://dateline.rice/july-15-kqed
Renowned Beaumont sculptor David Cargill dies at 96
An article featuring the late David Cargill mentions that he studied at Rice.
12 News Now (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/july-15-12nn
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Scientists in Texas found a new species hiding under their noses
An article features Rice research that identified the new wasp species Chrysonotomyia susbelli, the fourth wasp species found on university grounds in seven years. Co-authors quoted include Scott Egan, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and alumni Pedro Brandão-Dias and Brendan O'Loughlin.
Sciencing
http://dateline.rice/july-15-egan-brandao.dias-oloughlin
'It’s like armoring your home': Breakthrough coating transforms ordinary windows into powerful energy-saving shield for every household
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.
Sustainability Times
http://dateline.rice/july-15-ajayan
Rice architecture Anderson Hall renovation / Kwong Von Glinow
An article features the renovation to Rice's MD Anderson Hall, which includes the Welcome Center. Rice's Cannady Hall is also mentioned.
ArchDaily
http://dateline.rice/july-15-ad
This new bioplastic is clear flexible and stronger than oil-based plastic. And it's made by microbes
An article features research co-authored by Muhammad Maksud Rahman, adjunct assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering, postdoctoral fellow Shyam Bhakta and alumnus M.A.S.R. Saadi.
ZME Science
http://dateline.rice/july-15-rahman-bhakta-saadi
Texas residents launch grassroots efforts for post-flood disaster relief
Phil Bedient, the Herman and George R. Brown Professor of Civil Engineering and co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is quoted.
Peoples Dispatch
http://dateline.rice/july-15-bedient
Loving the alien
An article features "The UFO and the Impossible" conference hosted by Rice's Archives of the Impossible last April. Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is quoted.
The Baffler
http://dateline.rice/july-15-kripal
Drexel's new president says he's ready to focus on the school's academic overhaul
An article features Antonio Merlo, former dean of Rice’s School of Social Sciences.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in The Philadelphia Enquirer.)
http://dateline.rice/july-15-merlo
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Elaine Britt named AVP for compensation and benefits
An article features Elaine Britt, former executive director of HR Operations at Rice and director of Total Rewards.
Princeton University's Human Resources News (This article also appeared in Inside Princeton.)
http://dateline.rice/july-15-britt
El Nàstic, rumbo a Houston para disputar la Genuine Cup 2025
An article mentions that Rice will host 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.
Diari
http://dateline.rice/july-15-diari
SPORTS
American Athletic Conference announces roster and fan engagement opportunities for 2025 American Kickoff in Charlotte
An article mentions that Rice head football coach Scott Abell and players Micah Barnett and Ty Morris will participate in the American Athletic Conference's Kickoff and Media Days in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 24-25.
NavySports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-abell-barnett-morris
Pichon Wimbley nominated to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
An article mentions that graduate student and Rice football player Plae Wyatt has been nominated for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
GSEagles.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-wyatt
MLB Draft 2025: Who Astros picked and where area players landed
An article features former Rice baseball players Garrett Stratton and Davion Hickson.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-15-hc
Mets welcome in impressive 2025 draft class
Our Sports Central
http://dateline.rice/july-15-osc
Dodgers draft Rice RHP Davion Hickson with 5th-round pick
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/july-15-msn
Rice ace Davion Hickson set to transfer to Mississippi State
On3.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-on3
Dodgers announce selections from Day 2 of the draft
MLB
http://dateline.rice/july-15-mlb
Here are Mets' draft picks from Day 2
MLB
http://dateline.rice/july-15-mlb
Potter selected in MLB draft
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team played Wichita State University May 9.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-shockers
USF women's soccer announces 2025 schedule
Numerous articles mention the Rice soccer team's upcoming slate of games.
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-usf
WSOC: Whiting releases full 2025 schedule
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-hcu
UTSA soccer finalizes full 2025 slate for program's 20th season
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-utsa
Aggies reveal 2025 SEC slate
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-12th.man
Williams announces 2025 soccer schedule
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-uh
Cajuns soccer announces 2025 schedule
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-rc
UAB women's soccer releases 2025 schedule
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-uab
Charlotte soccer programs announce 2025 schedules
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-49ers
Soccer announces 2025 schedule
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-mgs
Pirates announce 2025 soccer schedule
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-ecu
Tulsa women's soccer unveils 2025 schedule
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-tulsa
Louisiana places 10 on Phil Steele preseason SBC team
Numerous articles mention the Rice football team's upcoming slate of games.
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-rc
Theme days set for 2025 football season
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-49ers
Navy football announces position captains for the 2025 season
NavySports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-ns
Navy announces 2025 football recruiting class
NavySports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-ns
UTSA lands 4 on Lindy's Sports preseason All-AAC teams
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-utsa
American Kickoff set for July 24-25 in Charlotte
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-utsa
Kickoff times announced for 6 Memphis football games
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-memphis
Football announces 2025 schedule
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-mgs
USF football's 2025 schedule revealed, features 4 weeknight games
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/july-15-usf