NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Texas House Democrats to wait and see before breaking quorum as special session begins
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 article originally appeared in KEYE Online.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
These Democrats could be targeted in the GOP's Texas redistricting push
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
Day 1 of Texas special session starts with Democrats signaling they could flee over redistricting
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
The go-between: How Qatar became the global capital of diplomacy
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/july-22-ulrichsen
Big law firms bowed to Trump. A corps of 'little guys' jumped in to fight him.
Alumna Karen Burgess is featured.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/july-22-burgess
HOUSTON/TEXAS
In Memoriam: E. William 'Bill' Barnett '58
An article features late alumnus E. William "Bill" Barnett, a Rice board of directors emeritus and member of the board of advisers at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, who died June 15 at 92.
The University of Texas at Austin School of Law
http://dateline.rice/july-22-barnett
Texas lawmakers largely ignored recommendations aimed at helping rural areas like Kerr County prepare for flooding
Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law and co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/july-22-blackburn
Rice University professor earns $550k NSF award for wearable imaging tech
An article features Lei Li, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, who has won a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to develop wearable, hospital-grade medical imaging technology capable of visualizing deep tissue function in real-time.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/july-22-li
Can Texas sustain its growth?
An article cites a study by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affected federal taxpayers.
Texas A&M University's Texas Real Estate Research Center
http://dateline.rice/july-22-tamu
La Speranza brings period music and fresh perspective to the Heights
Alumna Yvonne Smith is featured.
The Leader News
http://dateline.rice/july-22-smith
BROADCAST
Hello Houston (July 21, 2025)
Graduate student Kayla Clark is interviewed about her research into the role music plays in shaping memories.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-22-clark
3 questions with Trevor Boyd of the Holocaust Museum Houston
An article mentions Rice's Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives.
City Cast Houston
http://dateline.rice/july-22-cch
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Goodbye plastic? Scientists create new supermaterial that outperforms metals and glass
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.
Science Daily
http://dateline.rice/july-22-rahman-bhakta-saadi
Extra-strong bacterial cellulose sheets as a biodegradable alternative to plastic
Technology Networks
http://dateline.rice/july-22-rahman
Yellowstone is awakening — experts announce historic discovery under the ground
An article features collaborative Rice research into how the volcanic system under Yellowstone National Park works. Co-author Brandon Schmandt, professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted.
The Pulse
http://dateline.rice/july-22-schmandt
Designer hybrid 2D materials: New platform opens paths to chemically combining fundamentally different materials
An article features collaborative Rice research that created glaphene, a new 2D hybrid material that combines graphene and silica glass into a single, stable compound. Co-author and graduate student Sathvik Iyengar is quoted.
The American Ceramic Society
http://dateline.rice/july-22-iyengar
NSF Graduate Research Fellow helps turn 'forever chemicals' into valuable resource
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a novel method to efficiently eradicate forever chemicals from water systems while simultaneously transforming the extracted waste into high-value graphene.
National Science Foundation
http://dateline.rice/july-22-nsf
IFPA Foodservice Conference set to serve fresh connections and conversations
An article mentions that food service representatives from Rice will attend the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference in Monterey, California, July 31-Aug. 1.
The Packer
http://dateline.rice/july-22-the.packer
Cracking cancer's spread: New target identified to block bone metastasis
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
QPS
http://dateline.rice/july-22-qps
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Engineering a healthier future: Kelsey Swingle's journey from Penn student to Rice faculty
Kelsey Swingle, assistant professor of bioengineering, is featured.
University of Pennsylvania's Penn Engineering Today
http://dateline.rice/july-22-swingle
UH professor finds new method to improve strength of silicone-based devices
An article features research by alumna Te Faye Yap.
Big Island Now
http://dateline.rice/july-22-yap
Strings in the Northwoods: A quartet's mission to inspire
Matt Lammers, lecturer at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
Gazette Xtra
http://dateline.rice/july-22-lammers
Seacoast students awarded scholarships by local businesses: Seacoast education news
Duncan College junior Andersen Pickard is mentioned.
Foster's Daily Democrat
http://dateline.rice/july-22-pickard
SPORTS
How does Rice football coach Scott Abell plan to turn Owls around? HIs best option starts on offense
An article features Rice head football coach Scott Abell.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-22-abell
Fans guide to the 2025 American Kickoff
An article mentions that Rice head football coach Scott Abell will participate in the American Conference's Kickoff and Media Days in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 24-25.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/july-22-abell
Women's track and field named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
An article mentions that Rice's women's track and field team has been recognized as a U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic program. Head coach Jim Bevan is mentioned.
VMikeyDets.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-vmd
Volleyball wins 10th straight AVCA Team Academic Award
An article mentions that Rice has been honored with an American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award.
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-creighton
Women's volleyball earns 17th straight AVCA Team Academic Award and Honor Roll distinction
GoCrimson.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-crimson
How new athlete revenue-sharing is causing staggering financial change
An article mentions that Rice is working with Independent Sports and Entertainment to find a naming rights partner for Rice Stadium.
University Business
http://dateline.rice/july-22-ub
Perasol proud to see Millora-Brown turn pro
An article features former Rice basketball player Quentin Millora-Brown.
Daily Tribune
http://dateline.rice/july-22-dt
2025 American Conference preseason college football predictions: Game-by-game picks and team schedules
An article features Rice football's upcoming slate of games.
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/july-22-cfn
AAC rebrands as American Conference in move designed to fuel growth in changing college landscape
An article mentions that Rice competes in the American Conference.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/july-22-ap
University of Memphis' league drops AAC name, adopts American Conference identity
Memphis Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/july-22-mbj
American Conference rebrands, adds league mascot ahead of 2025-26 football season
Times Herald-Record
http://dateline.rice/july-22-thr
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-ktrk
TOBS NOTEBOOK: Wilson closing in on playoff spot but is eyeing more
Rice baseball player Ethan Atchley is mentioned.
The Wilson Times
http://dateline.rice/july-22-atchley
From Laredo to the Elite Eight: Nolan Wilson's rise in college basketball
An article features Nolan Wilson, former assistant scouting and recruiting director for Rice's women's basketball team.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-22-hc
From Waco to the World Stage: Caden Powell finding his role for Baylor, Team USA
An article features former Rice basketball player Caden Powell.
SicEm365.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-sicem
Women's soccer welcomes Class of 2029
An article mentions alumnus and former Rice runner Shuta Ishibe.
YaleBulldogs.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-ishibe
Former Consol golfer Watson competing in US Junior Amateur; Rice signee has great start
An article featuring Raines Watson mentions that he has signed with Rice's men's golf team.
The Eagle
http://dateline.rice/july-22-watson
NEWS RELEASES
HISD student data shows decline in alcohol use, increase in illicit drugs
Recent data shows that substance use of alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana, is declining among students in the Houston Independent School District — yet there's still concern around the use of other or illicit drugs, according to a new paper from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy. The data comes from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and the paper focus on the high school students of HISD, which found that nicotine vaping, methamphetamines and opioid use have increased. With today's illicit drugs being more dangerous than ever, it's critical to make sure lifesaving tools like naloxone are easily accessible across the Houston area, argues Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy.
http://dateline.rice/july-22-news-release-harris-baker.study