NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Universities are grappling with how to pay new endowment taxes. Some analysts say the answer is to admit more students.
President Reginald DesRoches is quoted.
The Boston Globe (This article also appeared on the front page of the July 24 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-desroches
Oil rig count drops along with prices that crude is commanding
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio (This segment aired multiple times on over 800 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-finley
Trump administration greenlights Chevron to resume pumping oil in Venezuela
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 Wall Street Journal (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-monaldi
Chevron's return reflects Washington's Venezuela dilemma
EnergiesNet.com
http://dateline.rice/july-25-monaldi
Trump helvänder — vill ha olja från Venezuela
MSN Sweden (This article originally appeared in Realtid.se.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-monaldi
Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’
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.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/july-25-jones
As his profile rises, Texas Rep. James Talarico fires up Collin County Democrats
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/july-25-jones
Texas to ban retail THC gummies, funnel customers into medical marijuana monopoly
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-harris
Should standards change for emergency managers in Texas?
Alumnus Ed Emmett, fellow in energy and transportation policy in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online, and this segment aired four times on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-emmett
OPINION: Extremism masquerading as activism
Aaron Pomerantz, postdoctoral research fellow at Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders, authored an op-ed.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Real Clear Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-pomerantz
AI and fiber optics reveal hidden earthquakes beneath the Pacific Ocean
An article features research co-authored by Qibin Shi, postdoctoral associate in Earth, environmental and planetary sciences.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-shi
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Mintz: As the Chronicle's new opinion editor, I promise to be incredibly biased
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, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-25-bedient
A look at Kerr County 3 weeks after the deadly flooding
Spectrum News Austin
http://dateline.rice/july-25-bedient
'TWC News All Morning'
Spectrum News Austin (This segment aired four times.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-bedient
Interfaith, intergroup work is key to AJC Houston's fight against antisemitism
President Reginald DesRoches is mentioned.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/july-25-desroches
Only 6 Houstonians have been featured on a US stamp. Here's who should be next.
An article features late alumnus and former lecturer Larry McMurtry.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/july-25-mcmurtry
Guest essay: 5 years of impact and resilience at Southwestern
An article mentions that Rice's Master of Accounting program has partnered with Southwestern University.
The Williamson County Sun
http://dateline.rice/july-25-wcs
Federal pipeline regs hinder natural gas delivery
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into global energy markets.
Odessa American
http://dateline.rice/july-25-oa
BROADCAST
'BBC World News'
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about developments in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
BBC
http://dateline.rice/july-25-satterfield
ABC News Radio (Australia)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-satterfield
Wrong way: Harris County voters have negative outlook
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
KTRH Online (This segment also aired on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-king
'Noticias 45 a las 10'
A broadcast 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.
KXLN-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-kxln
Hugo Duro y el selfie más 'Genuine' con el VCF Inclusivo
OneFootball.com
http://dateline.rice/july-25-of
El Nàstic Genuine posa rumb a Houston
TarragonaRadio.cat
http://dateline.rice/july-25-tr
G-ploeg trekt naar de Genuine Cup 2025 in Houston
Club Brugge
http://dateline.rice/july-25-cb
Rangers Charity Foundation football team heading to international tournament
Yahoo! Sport UK (This article originally appeared in the Glasgow Times.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-yahoo
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
How much will your next hospital stay cost? No one seems to know — new rules may help.
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice's Baker Institute of Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is quoted.
MarketWatch
http://dateline.rice/july-25-ho
Is the US underwriting global maritime security in the Persian Gulf?
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Foreign Policy Association on Youtube
http://dateline.rice/july-25-ulrichsen
Expert raises alarm about potential 'demise' of bustling US region: 'The situation is desperate'
John Anderson, professor emeritus of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted.
MSN Weather (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-anderson
Despite changes, crisis pregnancy centers still attract scrutiny over HIPAA promises
Carly Thomsen, associate professor of English and creative writing, is quoted.
The Record
http://dateline.rice/july-25-thomsen
Physicists confirm elusive quantum spin liquid in new study
An article features collaborative Rice research into quantum spin liquid. Co-authors include Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and postdoctoral associate Bin Gao.
Technology.org
http://dateline.rice/july-25-dai-gao
Thick electrodes' chemistry matters more than structure for battery performance
An article features collaborative Rice research into thick battery electrodes. Co-authors include Ming Tang, associate professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumnus Zeyuan Li.
Technology.org
http://dateline.rice/july-25-tang-lli
A look back at the second summer school 2025
David Fisher, professor of mathematics, is mentioned.
Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques
http://dateline.rice/july-25-fisher
What Trump's AI action plan means for investors
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
MSN Technology (This article originally appeared in InvestorPlace.)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-msn
Shifting foundations: An AI paradigm emerges in computational science
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
http://dateline.rice/july-25-llnl
Is there too much on your restaurant's menu?
Alumni Erin Kilbride and Bo Bo co-authored an article.
QSR
http://dateline.rice/july-25-kilbride-bo
Fort Myers youth flag football team headed to AAU Junior Olympics
An article mentions that Rice is hosting the Junior Olympics' flag football games July 24-27.
Gulf Coast
http://dateline.rice/july-25-gc
How to watch the AAU Junior Olympics track and field meet 2025
FloTrack.org
http://dateline.rice/july-25-ft
'NBC 2 News'
WBBH-TV (Fort Myers, Florida)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-wbbh
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
College-bound students receive grants-in-aid from Northbrook senior living community residents
An article mentions that Cara Lee plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Patch (Northbrook, Illinois)
http://dateline.rice/july-25-patch
George Mason PhD champions coral reef conservation through research and mentorship
Alumna Jordan Sims is featured.
George Mason University News
http://dateline.rice/july-25-sims
Local college campus named one of the 30 most beautiful in the entire country
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 7 on Travel + Leisure magazine's list of the 25 most beautiful college campuses in the U.S.
MLive.com
http://dateline.rice/july-25-mlive
SPORTS
Men's track repeats as academic national champion; women and Ludwick also recognized
An article mentions that Rice's men's track team has been honored with a U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team award. Head coach Jon Warren is mentioned.
GoCreighton.com
http://dateline.rice/july-25-warren
Tulane men's, women's basketball learn American Conference opponents
An article mentions that Rice's men's and women's basketball teams are slated to play Tulane University in the upcoming season.
Sports Illustrated's Tulane Green Wave
http://dateline.rice/july-25-si
Women's soccer announces complete 2025 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Aug. 17.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/july-25-utrgv
14 highest scoring FBS games in college football history
A roundup mentions that the 2004 football game between Rice and San Jose State University was the highest-scoring regulation game in NCAA Division I history at the time with a combined 133 points.
BroBible
http://dateline.rice/july-25-brobible
Catching up with ... Blue Springs South QB Ayden Wilhelm commits to D-I Rice
An article featuring Ayden Wilhelm mentions that he has committed to play football at Rice.
Blue Springs Examiner
http://dateline.rice/july-25-bse
UH can play in NCAA Tournament regional at Toyota Center after relinquishing host role
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-25-hc
Do you remember Kitirik, a star of Houston TV from 1954 to 1971?
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/july-25-statesman
NEWS RELEASES
Rice Business MBA programs earn top recognition in Princeton Review rankings
Rice Business MBA programs are ranked among the top five in The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools rankings for 2025. The school is No. 3 in the nation for Best MBA Program for Finance, up two spots from last year, and No. 5 for Best Online MBA. "These rankings reflect the commitment of our faculty and staff, the drive and talent of our students and the strong support of our alumni and partners," said Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice Business.
http://dateline.rice/july-25-news-release-rodriguez-jones.school