NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Officials feared flood risk to youth camps but rejected warning system
Avantika Gori, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
The New York Times (This article also appeared in The Seattle Times.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-gori
Lokalpolitikere afviste varslingssystem: 'Jeg tror, det kunne have hjulpet en masse mennesker'
Politiken
http://dateline.rice/july-7-gori
Should Independence Day be on July 2?
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is interviewed about the history of Independence Day.
CBS News' The Takeout with Major Garrett (This article also appeared in CBS News on YouTube, MSN and MSN Video.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-brinkley
'All In with Chris Hayes'
MSNBC
http://dateline.rice/july-7-brinkley (This segment aired twice.)
'The Beat: Weekend'
MSNBC
http://dateline.rice/july-7-brinkley
'The Weekend'
MSNBC
http://dateline.rice/july-7-brinkley
Why oil drillers are investing big in South America
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 and the Hindustan Times.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-monaldi
Francisco Monaldi: 'En las escuelas de negocios de EE.UU. se estudia el caso YPF como un caso de corrupción para favorecer a un grupo cercano al gobierno'
La Nacion (This article also appeared in the July 6 print edition, and it appeared in Actitud, FM Universo, FM Alpina and Radio KAM.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-monaldi
Does breathing actually matter for your workout?
Anatolia Vick-Kregel, senior assistant director of health, fitness and well-being at Rice's Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/july-7-vick.kregel
Texas growth on collision course with new reality of drought
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice's Baker Institute for the Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in KTSM Online, and it appeared in KVEO Online, KVEO in MSN, KLST Online, KLST in MSN and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-collins
'It's all to help Elon': How Musk's shadowy army of lobbyists cajoled Texas lawmakers
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.
Salon (This article also appeared in Daily Kos and The Boston Globe.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-jones
Rogers: Influential legislator scorecards don't add up
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/july-7-jones
Coups in west Africa have 5 things in common: Knowing what they are is key to defending democracy
Salah Ben Hammou, postdoctoral associate in the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in MSN International and more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-hammou
'Global talent is nonnegotiable': Rice University stands with Indian students amid US policy shifts — EXCLUSIVE
Caroline Levander, the Carlson Professor in the School of Humanities, professor of English and vice president for global and digital strategy, is featured.
Times Now
http://dateline.rice/july-7-levander
Light and heavy electrons cooperate in magic-angle superconductors
An article mentions that Yonglong Xie, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, collaborated on the featured research.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-xie
HOUSTON/TEXAS
A 'raging torrent': Guadalupe River swelled 20 feet in 95 minutes, sensor data shows
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.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Weather and the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-bedient
Texas floods: Kerr County death toll rises to 68, including 28 children
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Weather.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-bedient
How has the Guadalupe River flooded before? Track 30 years of flooding with our searchable database
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/july-7-bedient
Live: Guadalupe River flooding death toll rises to 75
San Antonio Express-News
http://dateline.rice/july-7-bedient
Kerr County man 'died a hero' during floods, family members say
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/july-7-bedient
Do hackers have your email address? Here's how to check — and what to do about it
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the July 6 print edition of the Chronicle, Austin American-Statesman and San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-wallach
Staying protected: Local homeowners navigate flood insurance options
An article cites a recent housing report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/july-7-ci
Health care is Houston's fastest-growing industry. Will it become the region's largest employer?
An article cites a demographic study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-hc
BROADCAST
Southeastern, Plains states likely to watch Texas' efforts to regulate hemp as a model for future action
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/july-7-harris
'TWC News All Morning'
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 interviewed in a story about the impact of immigration.
Spectrum News Austin (This segment aired four times.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-payan
'13 Eyewitness News'
Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is interviewed about how a natural disaster may affect Houston's ship channel.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-blackburn (This segment aired five times.)
'Fox 26 News Special: What's Your Point?'
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, participates in a roundtable discussion of the week's political stories.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-king
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
My very personal talk from the Archives of the Impossible
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.
Podbean
http://dateline.rice/july-7-kripal-austin
Students invent vibrating vest to guide blind dogs
An article mentions that a Rice team of undergraduate students designed a vest that helps blind dogs navigate their surroundings
All Dog on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/july-7-all.dog
Quantum leap could make electronics 1,000 times faster
An article mentions that Rice researchers developed a Kramers nodal line metal, a new quantum material.
MITechNews.com
http://dateline.rice/july-7-mitn
Honoring champions of change at Blume Foundation gala
An article features Rosie Nguyen, director of communications and projects in free expression in Rice's Office of Access and Institutional Excellence.
Asian Talks
http://dateline.rice/july-7-nguyen
Egresados de la UNAM acuden a universidades de EUA con beca Fulbright-García Robles
Rice is mentioned.
Revisita Ciencia
http://dateline.rice/july-7-rc
Competition results: Winners of BuildFest 2 at Bethel Woods revealed
An article about Bethel Woods Art & Architecture Festival's BuildFest 2's call for creative timber art installations that promote peace mentions that a team from Rice has proposed Trillium, which utilizes reclaimed wood and postindustrial plastic to create a luminous, meditative space.
The Architectural Review
http://dateline.rice/july-7-tar
Texas' thirst for economic growth raises water supply worries
An article cites a report into Texas' future water needs by the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
EnergyPlatform.news
http://dateline.rice/july-7-epn
The mythology of owl people screaming into the echo chamber?
A blog post features a talk by Mike Clelland at Rice's Archives of the Impossible.
Brizdazz Blog
http://dateline.rice/july-7-bb
PFAS degradation in soil using catalyst
A video cites graduate student Sarah Glass.
Vladimir's Kids Only YouTube Channel
http://dateline.rice/july-7-glass
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Andrea Bajani: 'Gli scrittori hanno una voce forte. La polemica con Giuli è sana'
An article features Andrea Bajani, professor in the practice and international writer in residence.
La Stampa
http://dateline.rice/july-7-bajani
'O Aniversário': Romance de Andrea Bajani venceu Prémio Strega 2025
Mag.Sapo.pt
http://dateline.rice/july-7-bajani
Acid bubbles could help turn CO into fuel
An article features collaborative Rice research into carbon capture technology.
Mid-Day
http://dateline.rice/july-7-md
A year later, first 'perpetual pilgrims' describe how Eucharistic pilgrimage changed their lives
Alumna MacKenzie Warrens is quoted.
The Catholic Virginian (This article also appeared in The Catholic Weekly.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-warrens
Yazoo City students represent the future at prestigious camp
An article mentions that Rice's Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity in Education co-hosted at STEM summer camp at Jackson State University June 2-6.
The Yazoo Herald
http://dateline.rice/july-7-tyh
Greenwood High's Rishikesh Madhuvairy scores perfect 45 in IBDP 2025
An article featuring Rishikesh Madhuvairy mentions that he plans to attend Rice in the fall.
The Free Press Journal (This article also appeared in MSN Health India, and it appeared in the July 6 print edition of The Hindu.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-fpj
What is it about the National Repertory Orchestra that keeps musicians coming back?
An article features Lovett College senior Najee Greenlee, who is studying at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Summit Daily
http://dateline.rice/july-7-greenlee
Las arañas zombi robot son reales gracias a la necrobótica: Una impía fusión de biología y tecnología avanzada digna de Frankenstein
An article features Rice research that repurposed deceased spiders as mechanical grippers.
Diario AS
http://dateline.rice/july-7-das
SPORTS
Rice to play at Notre Dame in 2026 as Owls fill spot created from ending of Bayou Bucket vs. UH
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Notre Dame Sept. 12, 2026. Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland and head coach Scott Abell are quoted in MSN Sports.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the July 4 print edition, and it appeared in MSN Sports and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-mcclelland-abell
Notre Dame changes schedule as announcement made — 'tremendous opportunity'
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in the Irish Star.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-msn
Notre Dame Fighting Irish schedule Rice Owls for 2026 home game
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-ys
'CW 39 Houston'
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-kiah (This segment aired twice.)
'Top Story with Tom Llama'
WNDU-TV (South Bend, Indiana)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-wndu (This segment aired three times.)
'WSBT 22 News'
WSBT-TV (South Bend, Indiana)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-wsbt (This segment aired three times.)
CSCAA names 2,700-plus swimmers to individual Scholar All-America team
An article mentions that 13 athletes from Rice's swimming and diving team have been named to College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America's Scholar All-American Second Team.
Swimming World Magazine
http://dateline.rice/july-7-swm
CSCAA announces 432 college programs earning Scholar All-America honors
An article mentions that Rice's swimming and diving team had an average 3.78 GPA and earned Scholar All-America Honors by College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America. Head coach Seth Huston is mentioned.
Swimming World Magazine
http://dateline.rice/july-7-huston
Sisters need playoff to determine girls 18U state golf championship
An article featuring Amelie Phung mentions that she has signed to join Rice's women's golf team.
Rome Daily Sentinel
http://dateline.rice/july-7-phung
3-star safety Tim Sims commits to Memphis
Rice is mentioned.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in On3.com.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-msn
Long ball leads the way in Amarillo win Saturday
An article features former Rice baseball player Hayden Durke.
MiLB.com (This article also appeared in Our Sports Central.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-durke
UAB volleyball announces 2025 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Alabama at Birmingham Oct. 3.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/july-7-uab
Ranking all 16 Big 12 tight end units heading into the 2025 season from worst to first
A roundup features former Rice football player Boden Groen.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in USA Today's College Sports Wire and Buffaloes Wire.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-msn
Report: Former Laker to join Brooklyn Nets for Summer League
An article features former Rice basketball player Quincy Olivari.
Sports Illustrated's Brooklyn Nets
http://dateline.rice/july-7-si
'Fox 43 Morning News'
A broadcast features former Rice head men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades.
WPMT-TV (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-wpmt (This segment aired six times.)
Hershey native Scott Pera named first general manager of Penn State men's basketball
An article features former Rice head men's basketball coach Scott Pera.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared WHTM Online, and it appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-ys
'Fox 43 Sunday Sports'
WPMT-TV (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-wpmt
Heimtriumph für Birdiemaschine
An article features Rice golfer Lukas Boandl.
Golf-Live.at
http://dateline.rice/july-7-boandl
'13 Eyewitness News'
Former Rice football player Brandt Banks is mentioned.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-7-banks
Oklahoma's Joe Castiglione set to retire
An article featuring Joe Castiglione mentions that he formerly worked at Rice.
FootballScoop
http://dateline.rice/july-7-fs
Kansas basketball guard makes late offseason transfer portal entry
An article features former Rice basketball player Noah Shelby.
Sports Illustrated's Kansas Jayhawks
http://dateline.rice/july-7-si
NEWS RELEASES
Rice engineering student honored for research to reduce surgical complications
Chihtong "Lily" Lee never set out to reinvent surgical tools, but her curiosity, precision and creativity led her to do just that. The 2025 Rice graduate recently earned second place in the undergraduate category at the ASME SB3C Summer Bioengineering Conference, a competition hosted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Selected as one of the top presentations out of more than 200 submissions, Lee was invited to attend the national conference in New Mexico, where she stood out for her work on improving surgical outcomes for patients undergoing a common spinal procedure.
http://dateline.rice/july-7-news-release-lee
Rice joins global academic network at Venice International University
Rice has officially joined Venice International University, a prestigious global consortium of two dozen universities and institutions committed to international collaboration in teaching, research and innovation. The VIU Assembly unanimously ratified Rice's membership in mid-May, making Rice only the third university in the Americas to be welcomed into the association.
http://dateline.rice/july-7-news-release-rice.viu
NSF CAREER Award funds Rice project to shrink hospital-grade imaging into wearable devices
Lei Li, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rice, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to develop a new generation of wearable medical imaging technology capable of visualizing deep tissue function in real time. The highly competitive five-year NSF grants are given to early career faculty members who demonstrate the potential to serve as academic models and leaders in research and education.
http://dateline.rice/july-7-news-release-li
Hurricane Beryl: A year in review — key statistics on preparedness, recovery and community resilience
One year after Hurricane Beryl brought damaging winds, widespread flooding and long-term recovery challenges to Houston, Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research offers critical statistics on the storm’s lasting impact. As forecasters predict another above-average hurricane season, new insights highlight how Houstonians prepared for Beryl, how the community responded and the road to recovery.
http://dateline.rice/july-7-news-release-experts