NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol
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.
MSN (This Texas Newsroom article also appeared in The Texas Tribune, ProPublica, Fast Company and more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-jones
Chip Roy is in the hot seat again on Trump's tax cut bill
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN and the Austin American-Statesman.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-jones
Texas Republican lawmakers running for higher office creates down-ballot domino effect
Spectrum News (Austin; this article also appeared in Spectrum News' El Paso and San Antonio sites.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-jones
Judge Lina Hidalgo (July 2, 2025)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-jones
KCBS-AM (San Francisco)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-jones (This segment aired on more than 20 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
DHS says its list of facts debunk 'fake narratives' about ICE operations
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The National Desk (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-payan
Jimmy Swaggart, passionate televangelist ousted by scandal, dies at 90
William Martin, the Harry & Hazel Chavanne Professor Emeritus of Religion and Public Policy, nonresident fellow in religion and public policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of its Drug Policy Program, is quoted.
The New York Times (This article also appeared on the front page of the July 2 print edition, and it appeared in the July 2 print edition of the Miami Herald.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-martin
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University files plans to expand Ion District presence with new alumni relations office
An article about the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Real Estate Co., quotes alumnus Ken Jett, vice president of facilities and capital construction, president of the Rice Real Estate Co. and adjunct professor of real estate at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business. The article also mentions Rice's Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Rice Nexus, which aims to support and provide resources for ventures that are looking to scale and has artificial intelligence as a central pillar of its innovation strategy.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/july-2-jett
Rice University plans expansion with new development office
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/july-2-khou
Houston researchers: Here's what it takes to spot a great new idea
Jing Zhou, the Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Management and Psychology at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, authored an article.
InnovationMap (This article originally appeared in Rice Business Wisdom.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-zhou
7 can't miss Houston business and innovation events for July
An article mentions that businesses from Rice's OwlSpark tech startup program will deliver pitches at the Bayou Startup Showcase July 31.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/july-2-inno.map
McMurry honors life and service of Carl Girvin Harkins, Sr. ‘60
An article features the late Carl Girvin Harkins, a former Rice postdoctoral fellow.
McMurry University News
http://dateline.rice/july-2-mu
Texas Forests 101: Your guide to the trees, wildlife and hidden wonders across the state
Sid Richardson College senior Drew Francis co-authored an article.
Environment Texas
http://dateline.rice/july-2-francis
First Presbyterian to have special service July 6
An article mentions that Miles Gillette-Bockhorn, a graduate student at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, will perform at First Presbyterian Church in La Grange, Texas, July 6.
The Schulenburg Sticker
http://dateline.rice/july-2-bockhorn
BROADCAST
Hello Houston (July 1, 2025)
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, and Karin Austin, project manager of Rice's Archives of the Impossible, are interviewed about the archives.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-kripal-austin
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 1, 2025)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-2-kripal-austin
Hello Houston full episode – July 1, 2025
Houston Public Media on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/july-2-kripal-austin
What we know about UFO’s, unidentified phenomena and alien encounters
Houston Public Media on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/july-2-kripal-austin
'CW 39 Weather & Traffic'
A broadcast cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the number of residential structures in Harris County that lack central air conditioning.
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-kiah (This segment aired twice.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
‘Rice University will be one of the first to offer a dedicated undergraduate degree in AI’: Dr. Caroline Levander, VP global strategy, Rice University
An article mentions that Rice will offer a Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence starting in the fall. Caroline Levander, the Carlson Professor in the School of Humanities, professor of English and vice president for global and digital strategy, is quoted
APAC Media
http://dateline.rice/july-2-levander
Silicon’s reign ends? Quantum switch breakthrough promises 1,000x faster electronics
An article mentions that Rice researchers developed a Kramers nodal line metal, a new quantum material.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/july-2-ie
Building Bold: Fuat Sezer’s legacy in shaping Kiewit offshore services
Alumnus Fuat Sezer is featured.
Kiewit
http://dateline.rice/july-2-sezar
Emotional response to music may enhance memory specificity
An article features Rice research into the role music plays in shaping memories. Co-author Stephanie Leal, adjunct assistant professor of psychological sciences, is quoted.
Medscape
http://dateline.rice/july-2-leal
BWC Terminals appoints Georganne Hodges as board chair
An article features Sharon Beemer, who serves on the Rice Business Partners Board at the Jones Graduate School of Business.
Storage Terminals Magazine
http://dateline.rice/july-2-beemer
New water purification technology helps turn seawater into drinking water without tons of chemicals
An article features Rice research into using dialysis to treat wastewater. Co-authors quoted include Menachem Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and postdoctoral associate Weiyi Pan.
International Filtration News
http://dateline.rice/july-2-elimelech-pan
Australian Festival of Chamber Music expands Pathways Program
Alumnus Sam Wu is featured.
Limelight
http://dateline.rice/july-2-wu
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
NOAA: 'Know Your Blue IQ'
Alumnus Bruckner Chase is quoted.
Ocean City Sentinel
http://dateline.rice/july-2-chase
How Uber uses psychological tricks to push its drivers’ buttons
An article cites collaborative Rice research into the link between ride-sharing services and traffic fatalities.
BNO News
http://dateline.rice/july-2-bno
Opportunities for academic scholars at Wellington
Rice is mentioned.
Wellington College News
http://dateline.rice/july-2-wc
SPORTS
A history of the eighth overall pick, the Blue Jays first-round selection in the 2025 draft
An article mentions alumnus and former Rice baseball player Wade Townsend.
Blue Jays Nation (This article also appeared in MSN Sports Canada.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-townsend
Regalado returns to South Texas for inaugural season
An article features former Rice assistant football coach Marco Regalado.
The South Texan
http://dateline.rice/july-2-tst
Mews headlines six Cougar Athlon Sports All-Big 12 selections
An article mentions that Rice's football was defeated by the University of Houston last season.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/july-2-uh
Highest-rated Class of 2026 men's basketball recruits from Texas
Rice is mentioned.
The Sealy News
http://dateline.rice/july-2-tsn
GASO Pre-Live Showcase: Highlighting the top underclassmen standouts
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-2-247
Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
An articel mentions that Rice competes in the American Athletic Conference.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-ap
If UTSA Football is really back on track in 2025, showdown with USF will be key test
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio in the upcoming season.
Green, Gold and Bold
http://dateline.rice/july-2-ggb
North Texas native Liam McNeeley drafted by Charlotte Hornets, celebrates family roots, love for basketball
An article mentions alumna and former Rice women's basketball player Ashley Elsey.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in CBS Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-elsey
Penn State Basketball: Meet the 2025-2026 coaching staff – part 1 of 2
An article features former Rice head men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades and former assistant coach Brent Scott.
Nittany Sports Now (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/july-2-nsn