NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump wants to attack drug cartels. How can Mexico respond if he does?
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.
Los Angeles Times (This article also appeared in MSN and Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-payan
Trump's visit is set to boost Middle East's AI ambitions, deals
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Bloomberg
http://dateline.rice/may-12-krane
Glacier gets Himalayan funeral as thousands of ice sheets 'die'
Cymene Howe, professor of anthropology, is quoted.
Financial Times
http://dateline.rice/may-12-howe
New bill would ease rules on researching cannabis and other schedule I drugs
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Guardian (This article also appeared in MSN Canada.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-harris
Can Donald Trump really put a tariff on films?
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 Verge (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-jones
City of Houston's 2026 budget complicated by possible recession, potential legislation
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-12-jones
It's crunch time for Texas House bills as 3 key deadlines hit this week
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-12-jones
'Texas Public Radio'
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-jones (This segment aired on seven affiliate stations.)
HOUSTON/TEXAS
NFL trends indicate how Houston Texans, public may share NRG Stadium renovation costs
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/may-12-stein
Taylor High School student earns top prize in international essay contest honoring women in math
Betul Orcan-Ekmekci, associate teaching professor in mathematics, is featured.
The Katy News
http://dateline.rice/may-12-orcan.ekmekci
Liver disease expert Thiele appointed Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine
Alumnus Dwain Thiele is featured.
University of Texas Southwestern's Center Times
http://dateline.rice/may-12-thiele
Gates Foundation will close in 20 years. Here's how it benefited Houston causes.
A roundup mentions that Rice has received grants from the Gates Foundation.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-12-hc
Houston AI company part of joint agreement to build humanoid robots for shipyards
An article mentions that Persona AI, the Houston-based humanoid robotics startup, is significantly expanding its operations at the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Real Estate Co.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-12-hc
Houston mourns passing of Milton C. Alford, city's first Black firefighter and trailblazing public servant
An article featuring the late Milton Alford mentions that a documentary about him and the legacy of Black firefighters in Houston was recently screened at Rice.
Hoodline
http://dateline.rice/may-12-hoodline
4 LISD students win prestigious Gates Scholarship, head to top universities on full ride
An article featuring Mia Cuevas mentions that she plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in five other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-hc
Remembering Peggy Barnett: A legacy of compassion and impact
An article features late alumna Margaret Ann Mauk Barnett and mentions that she formerly volunteered with Rice's Friends of Fondren Library organization and the Shepherd School of Music.
UTHealth Houston News
http://dateline.rice/may-12-uthealth
US citizens twice as likely to be charged with crime in Harris County, data shows
An article cites Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Landing (This article also appeared in MSN Crime and News Break.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-hl
Best events in Houston this weekend of May 16 include Sweet Beats Music Fest, 'Stayin' Alive: The Bee Gees and Beyond' and more!
An article mentions that Rice Stadium will host the American Lung Association's Texas Two-Step walk and stair climb May 17.
Houston on the Cheap
http://dateline.rice/may-12-hotc
BROADCAST
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A broadcast features Rice's recent commencement ceremony.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-kprc (This segment aired three times.)
AGO San Francisco 2024 (I) No. 2,518
A broadcast features a performance by Ken Cowan, professor of organ at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Minnesota Public Radio's "Pipe Dreams" (This segment also aired on more than 230 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-cowan
The truth is more than 90% of Houston isn't ready for a hurricane
An article mentions a new study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the percentage of Houstonians who feel prepared for a natural disaster.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-12-c2h
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-c2h
Mid-South mother honors son's memory with scholarship foundation
Rice is mentioned.
Fox 13 Online (This segment also aired four times on WHBQ-TV in Memphis, Tennessee.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-fox13
'Fox 26 News Special: What's Your Point?'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-kriv
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
New method detects hidden soil pollutants
An article features collaborative Rice research that has developed a new strategy for identifying hazardous pollutants in soil using light-based imaging, theoretical predictions of compounds' light signatures and machine learning algorithms. Co-authors quoted include Naomi Halas, University Professor, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of Rice's Smalley-Curl Institute, and Oara Neumann, the Carl and Lillian Illig Postdoctoral Research Fellow.
The Engineer
http://dateline.rice/may-12-halas-neumann
Research suggests using 2-point rating scales can reduce racism in performance reviews
An article mentions that Sora Jun, assistant professor of management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, collaborated on the featured research.
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/may-12-jun
Texas sheriff's office hit with series of suicides
Luz Garcini, assistant professor of psychological sciences, director of the Center for Community and Public Health at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a Rice Faculty Scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
American Police Beat
http://dateline.rice/may-12-garcini
Rice adding 75,000-square-foot student life complex
An article features news that Rice broke ground for the new Moody Center Complex for Student Life May 8.
ConnectCRE.com
http://dateline.rice/may-12-ccre
Nearly 100 seniors to graduate with Big Tex Scholarships – Dallas Independent School District
An article mentions that Nicole V. plans to attend Rice in the fall.
FundsDigest.com
http://dateline.rice/may-12-fd
A presidential visit to Qatar – and what it signals
An article mentions Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Townhall
http://dateline.rice/may-12-th
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Immagini in HD del travaglio cosmico da cui nascono i pianeti
Andrea Isella, associate professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
Ansa.it
http://dateline.rice/may-12-isella
Joshua Posada receives Rice University distinction in research and creative work
McMurtry College senior Joshua Posada is featured.
Los Alamos Reporter
http://dateline.rice/may-12-posada
Student speakers to discuss the value of community
Alumna Kendall Burks is featured.
Washington University in St. Louis News
http://dateline.rice/may-12-burks
Planning murders and killing obnoxious people for fun
An article features alumnus Dean James.
The Dispatch
http://dateline.rice/may-12-james
Passion or presentation? Students get involved with extracurriculars before college
An article mentions that Emma Yuan plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Wootton Common Sense
http://dateline.rice/may-12-wcs
Benefits of Houston therapy: Why local support can make all the difference
Rice is mentioned.
ManometCurrent.com
http://dateline.rice/may-12-mc
Burton and Estrada to lead areas of strategic research under new agreement with Idaho National Labs
An article mentions that Rice collaborates on the National Science Foundation's Center for Atomically Thin and Multifunctional Materials.
Boise State University News
http://dateline.rice/may-12-bsu
Recipients of 2025 Mikey Aslam Scholarships announced
A roundup featuring Jonathan Chen mentions that he plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Los Alamos Daily Post
http://dateline.rice/may-12-chen
SPORTS
Shockers run-rule Owls in series finale
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team won two of its three games against Wichita State University May 9-11.
GoShockers.com (This article also appeared in KAKE Online.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-shockers
Shockers bested by Owls
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/may-12-shockers
Shockers fall in extra-inning thriller
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/may-12-shockers
'12 News This Morning'
KSCW-TV (Wichita, Kansas)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-kscw (This and similar segments aired 30 times.)
KNSS-FM (Wichita)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-knss (This and similar segments aired 18 times.)
Gabe Taylor came to Washington for a higher purpose: To honor his brother
An article features former Rice football player Gabe Taylor.
The Washington Post (This article also appeared on the front of the Sports section in the May 12 print edition, and it was in MSN and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-wash.po
El Paso sports briefs: Canutillo baseball player selects Rice Owls. 'La Bikina' earns draw
An article mentions that Ian Melendez has committed to play baseball at Rice.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in the El Paso Times and on the front of the Sports section in its May 12 print edition, and it appeared in 777 Score and Yahoo! Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-msn
Top 5 available transfers and where they're leaning
An article features former Rice football player Boden Groen.
Mike Farrell Sports
http://dateline.rice/may-12-mfs
Seton Hall basketball adds Jacob Dar, transfer wing from Rice
An article features former Rice basketball player Jacob Dar.
App.com
http://dateline.rice/may-12-app
NC State gets commitment from versatile transfer Ian Flynt
Rice is mentioned.
Rivals (NC State)
http://dateline.rice/may-12-rivals
NEWS RELEASES
Rice University celebrates largest graduating class in history
Rice conferred more than 2,900 degrees to its newest graduates — the most in the university's history — during its 112th commencement weekend, held May 9-10. Over the course of four ceremonies, the university conferred undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. Undergraduate commencement took place at Rice Stadium Saturday night, while advanced degree, doctoral and MBA ceremonies were held at Tudor Fieldhouse.
http://dateline.rice/may-12-news-release-rice.commencement
Kinder Houston Area Survey to be released May 19 at annual luncheon
Findings from the 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey, the nation's longest-running metropolitan study of its kind, will be released May 19 by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research at its annual luncheon at the Hilton Americas-Houston.
http://dateline.rice/may-12-news-release-kinder.houston.area.survey