NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
How a US oil giant became a pillar of Venezuela's fragile economy
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 New York Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-monaldi
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Why SpaceX wants to 'bank' wetlands to expand its launch pad in South Texas
Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-blackburn
Houston-area governments allow industrial disaster risks to go unaddressed
The Good Men Project
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-blackburn
Early voting starts today
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/oct-20-jones
Early voting starts today across Texas
Talk Radio 1190 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-jones
$10M mansion designed by early Rice University architect tops Houston's most expensive home sales
An article mentions the late William Ward Watkin, founding director of Rice's architecture department who designed several buildings on campus.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-watkin
History of 'Trill': Bun B celebrates 20 years of his debut solo album with 'Unplugged' Houston show
Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is featured.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-bunb
Alan Sims brings 50-year track run to finish line
Rice is mentioned.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-defender
The sky's the limit: Take Flight Scholars Program expands at Lone Star College System
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.
Woodlands Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-wo
BROADCASTS
The November election could have a big impact on taxes in Texas
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-diamond
Should Houston privatize trash pickup? Mayor told 13 Investigates city's not considering
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-king
'Fox 26'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-king
TACA announces 2026 Silver Cup Award honorees
An article features alumna and trustee emerita Nancy Carlson.
NBC DFW Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-carlson
Music teachers say they're owed thousands in back wages after Vivaldi Music Academy's sudden closure
Sid Richardson College senior Sam Rachleff is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-rachleff
'Fox 26 News'
A broadcast features the "Bio Morphe" exhibit at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, which is on view through Dec. 20.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-kriv
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
A new generation of industries emerges in Texas from federal push for mining revival
Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy, minerals and materials in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Inside Climate News
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-foss
New catalyst cuts the cost of green hydrogen
An article features Rice research developing a catalyst that reduces iridium use in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers. Co-author Haotian Wang, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
H2Invest.io
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-wang
Idrogeno verde più economico grazie a questo nuovo catalizzatore
DigiTech.news
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-wang
Daydreaming can be good for your career
An article features research co-authored by alumnus Richard Swartz, senior statistician and lecturer in operations management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
The Good Men Project
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-swartz
Smartphone imaging system shows promise for early detection of oral cancer
An article features Rice research developing a smartphone-based imaging platform designed to enhance early detection of oral cancer.
Scottish Dental Magazine
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-sdm
New process uncovers rare earth elements from magnet waste
An article features Rice research into recovering rare earth elements from discarded magnets co-authored by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow.
Tomorrow's World Today
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-tour
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
US tariffs begin to bite into trade
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
China Daily
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-gantz
Entrevista a la jueza argentina de Texas, Sofía Adrogué: 'Cuando una mujer obtiene un lugar, es más probable que haya tenido que trabajar horas extra'
Alumna Sofia Adrogué is featured.
Infobae
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-adrogue
SPORTS
Cal Baptist men repeat, Rice women win MPSF Open Water Championships
An article mentions that Rice's swimming team won the MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships. The second article mentions that Owls Ella Dyson and Ava Portello placed first and second, respectively. Head coach Seth Huston is mentioned.
Swimming World Magazine
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-swm
Dyson dominates at the 2025 MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships
The Daily News of Open Water Swimming.
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-dyson-portello-huston
Shockers drop heartbreaker at Rice in 5
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated Wichita State University 3-2 Oct. 19.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-shock
Mean Green pick up point after draw with Rice
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team drew its match 2-2 with the University of North Texas Oct. 19.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-mgs
Soccer ready for key game against Rice
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-mgs
Texas college football rankings: No. 1 Aggies are state's last unbeaten team
A roundup mentions that Rice's football team had a bye last week. Head coach Scott Abell is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-abell
How 2 Texas colleges reignited rivalry dormant since World War II
An article features Rice's club hockey team's game against the University of Houston Oct. 18, which was their first meeting since 1941. Wiess College sophomore David Nyari, Rice Hockey Club president, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-nyari
Wolf Pack swimming hosts Life on Saturday
An article mentions that Rice swimming and diving team will host a meet next week.
LoyolaWolfPack.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-lwp
Pirates fall to No. 6 Memphis, 5-0
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play East Carolina University Oct. 23.
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-ecu
UTSA blown out by North Texas in Denton
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Texas at San Antonio 61-13 Oct. 11.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-tp
Three-way tie for first halfway through volleyball conference play
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is tied for first place in the American Conference.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-the.american
49ers travel to Tampa seeking fifth straight win against USF
Niner Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-nt
Arizona at Houston final odds and predictions for Saturday
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 35-9 Sept. 6.
FanSided
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-fs
Adam Chaney, Riley Botton and Nina Nadovicova named Big 12 Swimmers of the Week
Rice swimming and diving is mentioned.
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-swim.swam
TCU hits the road for annual showdown with Texas A&M
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-swim.swam
'Eyewitness News'
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Connecticut Oct. 25.
WFSB-TV (Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut)
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-wfsb
Cawthra's school record propels Aggie men to Arturo Barrios Invitational title
An article mentions that Rice's men's cross-country team placed 12th and the women's team placed sixth in Texas A&M University's Arturo Barrios Invitational Oct. 17.
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-20-12th