NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
A potential tax on remittances
Jose Ivan Rodriguez-Sanchez, research scholar for the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about remittances; and Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute, is interviewed about a Texas bill that would require renewable energy generators to provide backup power.
Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio (This segment aired multiple times on over 800 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-rod.san-medlock
GOP's 'big beautiful bill' would tax payments that many immigrants send back home
Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio
http://dateline.rice/may-14-rod.san
Texas legislators want renewable energy companies to pay for 'firm' backup power
Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio
http://dateline.rice/may-14-medlock
Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas, parts of southeastern US
Sylvia Dee, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences and civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-dee
Tracking gene transfer using RNA tools
An article highlights Rice research developing a method to track genetic exchanges in microbial communities. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include James Chappell, associate professor of biosciences and bioengineering; Joff Silberg, the Stewart Memorial Professor of BioSciences, professor of bioengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; and Lauren Stadler, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Nature
http://dateline.rice/may-14-chappell-silberg-stadler
Koyo Kouoh – tribute to a curator who fiercely promoted African art
Barnabas Ticha Muvhuti, the Nancy and Robert J. Carney Postdoctoral Associate in Art History, authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in 10 other articles.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-muvhuti
This job pays $120K, no degree, with 64% increase in demand thru 2035
An article mentions that Rice offers a Project Management Certification course.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/may-14-forbes
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Cell phone ban, teacher certification and the end of STAAR?
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.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/may-14-jones
Texas lawmakers reach critical point in legislative session
Spectrum News
http://dateline.rice/may-14-jones
City of Houston's 2026 budget complicated by possible recession, potential legislation
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/may-14-jones
Amid hundreds of deaths each year, here's how Houston is spending opioid settlement dollars
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Landing (This article also appeared in News Break and MSN Public Safety and Emergencies.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-harris
Most HISD schools don't have enough counselors. How could that impact college readiness goals?
David Johnston, director of Rice's Center for College Readiness, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-johnston
Exhibitions coming to greater Houston area museums this summer
An article mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts will exhibit "Figurative Histories" May 30-Aug. 15. Alison Weaver, executive director of the Moody Center, and Frauke Josenhans, curator of the Moody Center, are quoted.
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/may-14-weaver-josenhans
Rice University officials break ground on new Moody Center complex, opening slated for 2027
An article features news that Rice broke ground for the new Moody Center Complex for Student Life May 8. Alumna and Rice Board of Trustees member Elle Moody is quoted, and late alumnus George R. Brown, former chairman of the board, is mentioned.
Community Impact (This article also appeared in News Break.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-moody.center
Hey Texas lawmakers: Here are bills Jesus would want passed | Opinion
An article cites a 2023 report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research that found that rent in Houston rose faster than median incomes between 2015-2021.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the May 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-hc
Resolution calling for the banning of Ted Cruz at college playoff sporting events
Alumnus Charles Kuffner authored a blog post.
Off the Kuff
http://dateline.rice/may-14-kuffner
Measles update: The wastewater still has something to tell us
An article mentions that experts at Rice have partnered with the city of Houston to monitor wastewater for measles.
Off the Kuff
http://dateline.rice/may-14-otk
Measles virus detected in Houston wastewater before cases were reported
Lab Manager
http://dateline.rice/may-14-lm
South Texas ISD 'Walk of Honor' graduation 2025
An article featuring Dylan Kim mentions that he plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Texas Border Business
http://dateline.rice/may-14-tbb
BROADCAST
'Fox 29 News'
Alumna Joyce Beebe, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the job market for the Class of 2025. Alumnus Michael Wang is also interviewed about his job search.
WTXF-TV (Philadelphia)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-beebe-wang (This segment also aired on 24 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
'How Empirical Research Can Transform DEI Practices: A Conversation with Dr. Mikki Hebl'
Mikki Hebl, the Martha and Henry Malcolm Lovett Chair of Psychological Sciences and professor of psychological sciences and management, is featured.
Authors on Mission on Apple Podcasts
http://dateline.rice/may-14-hebl
Hurricane preparation brings confidence in surviving disasters: Survey
An article features a new study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the percentage of Houstonians who feel prepared for a natural disaster.
KTRH Online
http://dateline.rice/may-14-ktrh
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Why the Rio Grande Valley's a fast-growing retail hub
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the transformation of the Rio Grande Valley.
Commercial Property Executive
http://dateline.rice/may-14-cpe
Buddhist monks perform funeral for glacier that shrunk 66% – water source for 2 billion at risk
An article mentions that a Rice-led team of researchers established the Global Glacier Casualty List, a database of the world's glaciers lost to climate change.
Karmactive
http://dateline.rice/may-14-ka
Composer Kate Soper premieres 'Orpheus Orchestra Opus Onus' at the New York Philharmonic
Alumna Kate Soper is featured.
Playbill
http://dateline.rice/may-14-soper
How to become a singer
Rice's Shepherd School of Music is mentioned.
Backstage
http://dateline.rice/may-14-backstage
Colleges with the best professors in US? According to one study, here are the top 25
A roundup mentions Rice.
List Wire (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Lifestyle.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-lw
Colleges with the best student life 2025
University Magazine
http://dateline.rice/may-14-um
This is the fastest-growing college in America
University Magazine
http://dateline.rice/may-14-um
Real numbers of MBA admissions: Students placed in health care
A roundup mentions Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Clear Admit
http://dateline.rice/may-14-ca
Can't-wait Wednesday: Atmosphere
An article about a forthcoming novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid mentions that one of the characters is a Rice professor.
Musings of a Literary Wanderer blog
http://dateline.rice/may-14-mlw
San Jacinto College ignites STEM pathways: From campus to community
An article mentions the Take Flight STEM Pathway, a program for students at San Jacinto College and Lone Star College to earn Rice credit for core science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses.
Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine (This article also appeared in Philanthropy News Digest.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-hoem
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Got data? Breastfeeding device measures babies' milk intake in real time
An article quotes Raudel Avila, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, who led the computational modeling of research that developed a wearable device that provides clinical-grade, continuous monitoring of a baby's breast milk consumption.
Northwestern Now (This article also appeared in News-Medical.net and MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-avila
Real-time monitoring: New device tracks babies' breast milk intake accurately
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/may-14-bioengineer
North Adams: MCLA names commencement speaker
An article mentions that Kiese Laymon, the Libbie Shearn Moody Professor of English, will give the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' commencement speech May 17.
The Berkshire Eagle
http://dateline.rice/may-14-laymon
From moonshots to stagnation: Is government innovation a thing of the past?
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Harvard Kennedy School's Student Policy Review
http://dateline.rice/may-14-hks
SPORTS
Sam Renner set for NCAA Bremerton Regional
An article mentions that Rice men's golfers Lukas Boandl and Daniel Zou have been selected to compete in the NCAA Bremerton (Washington) Regional as individuals May 12-14.
WSUCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/may-14-boandl-zou
No. 20 Gamecocks earn No. 4 seed for NCAA Bremerton Regional
GamecocksOnline.com
http://dateline.rice/may-14-boandl-zou
Utah golf heads to Pacific Northwest, Bremerton Regional
UtahUtes.com
http://dateline.rice/may-14-boandl-zou
SEC champion Gators tee off Bremerton Regional Monday
FloridaGators.com
http://dateline.rice/may-14-boandl-zou
Nicholls T&F heads to Houston for SLC Championships
An article mentions that Rice's outdoor track and field teams hosted the J. Fred Duckett Twilight meet April 26.
GeauxColonels.com
http://dateline.rice/may-14-gc
Colonels T&F concludes regular season at J. Fred Duckett Twilight
GeauxColonels.com
http://dateline.rice/may-14-gc
Brahmas sign CB Sean Fresch, cut BoPete Keyes
An article features former Rice football player Sean Fresch.
PFNewsroom.com
http://dateline.rice/may-14-fresch
'12 News'
A broadcast mentions that Rice is hosting high school baseball regional semifinals.
KBMT-TV (Beaumont)
http://dateline.rice/may-14-kbmt (This segment aired five times.)
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
The Record Live
http://dateline.rice/may-14-rl
NEWS RELEASES
A new wearable removes the guesswork from breastfeeding
While breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for both mother and baby, one challenge has persisted: It's nearly impossible to know how much milk a baby is consuming. Now an interdisciplinary team from Northwestern University and Rice has developed a soft, wearable device that provides real-time, clinical-grade monitoring of breast milk intake. Worn comfortably around the breast, the device wirelessly transmits data to a smartphone or tablet, where parents can view a live display of how much milk their baby has consumed.
http://dateline.rice/may-14-news-release-avila
Rice engineers tackle sunlight intermittency in solar desalination
Fresh drinking water is a vital yet limited resource that will only grow scarcer over the next few years, according to the World Resources Institute. Desalination, the process of removing salt from water, is an established method used to increase the fresh water supply, especially in coastal regions. However, current desalination systems are dependent on large-scale centralized infrastructure and filtration membranes prone to fouling and degradation. A team of Rice engineers has developed a system that could transform desalination practices, making the process more adaptable, resilient and cheaper.
http://dateline.rice/may-14-news-release-rice.desal
2 Rice scholars earn Pulitzer Prizes
Two members of the Rice community, one current student and one alumna, are among the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners recently announced, recognized for their powerful contributions to public service journalism. Leah Binkovitz, a sociology doctoral student at Rice and former writer and editor at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, was part of the Houston Chronicle editorial board awarded the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. Daisy Chung '14, a biosciences and visual arts alumna who has contributed to Rice Magazine, was also among this year's Pulitzer honorees. She was part of the Reuters team awarded the Pulitzer Prize in international reporting for an investigation into the fentanyl trade between China and the United States.
http://dateline.rice/may-14-news-release-binkovitz-chung