NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Experts debate if Jimmy Kimmel's show halt is true cancel culture or business decision
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 National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-jones
Nasa scientists find evidence multiple life-forms may have lived on Mars
An article features collaborative Rice research that found evidence Mars experienced conditions in its past that could've supported life. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Kirsten Siebach, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, and graduate student Eleanor Moreland.
Daily Mirror
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-siebach-moreland
Marte: nuove prove di ambienti abitabili dal rover Perseverance
Tech.ICrewPlay.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-moreland
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Ken Paxton takes heat from Christian leaders after divorce filing and alleged affair
Michael Emerson, the Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-emerson
Texas pastor warns white parents about Black people in racist podcast moment going viral on X
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Sept. 19 print edition, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-emerson
How has Tarrant County spent opioid money? We're tracking where the dollars went
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-harris
Hispanic Heritage Month is coming. Here's where to celebrate in Houston
An article mentions that Rice's Mariachi Luna Llena will perform the halftime show at the Houston Dynamo's Noche Latina Sept. 20.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Sept. 19 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-hc
BROADCAST
Some North Texas school districts adopt controversial Bluebonnet Learning curriculum
An article cites a recent study by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into Texas' public school curriculum.
CBS News Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-cbs
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
'Rhythm beats volume': How the brain keeps the world looking familiar
An article features Rice research into designing ultraflexible probes thousands of times thinner than a human hair to track neurons in the visual cortex of the brain. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Chong Xie, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering; Lan Luan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering; and former postdoctoral associate Hanlin Zhu.
MedicalXpress
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-xie-luan-zhu
Keeping familiarity: How rhythm triumphs over volume in brain perception
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-xie-luan-zhu
Shape-shifting material could transform future of implantable and ingestible medical devices
An article features Rice research that designed a soft but strong metamaterial that can be controlled remotely to rapidly transform its size and shape. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Yong Lin Kong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering; postdoctoral associates Jian Teng and Saebom Lee; graduate students Brian Elder and Jared Anklam; and alumnus Taylor Greenwood.
MedicalXpress (This article and similar articles also appeared in AZo Materials, Interesting Engineering, Scienmag and MSN Great Britain Money.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-kong-teng-et.al
AI unlocks hidden patterns in ecosystems from Africa to the Amazon
An article features Rice research using artificial intelligence to study ecological systems. Community members quoted or mentioned include César Uribe, the Louis Owen Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; doctoral student Maria Guerrero; and alumni Kai Hung and Alex Zalles.
AZo AI
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-uribe-guerrero-et.al
LinkedIn ranks the top 100 MBA programs in 2025
An article mentions that Rice made LinkedIn's list of the top 100 MBA programs globally.
CPA Practice Advisor
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-cpapa
Transwestern Real Estate Services appoints industry veteran as Chicago market leader
Alumnus Blake Johnson is featured.
ReJournals.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-johnson
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Gaza crisis exposes limits of international action
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Italian Institute for International Political Studies
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-ulrichsen
Louisiana drilled more coastal oil wells than any other state. Thousands have sunk in the Gulf
Alumnus Mark Agerton, nonresident scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Advocate
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-agerton
In Nepal, scientists and spiritual leaders honor a dying glacier
An article mentions that Cymene Howe, professor of anthropology, and Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience, helped commemorate the death of Iceland's Okjokull glacier in 2019.
Columbia Climate School's State of the Planet
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-howe-boyer
Penelitian ilmiah ungkap manfaat jalan kaki untuk kesehatan otak
An article mentions that Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Hops.id
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-hops
Weinberg College welcomes new faculty members for 2025-2026 academic year
Alumnus Shengbin Ye is mentioned.
Weinberg College News
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-ye
Joe Wong brings cross-cultural comedy to Seoul
Alumnus Joe Wong is featured.
The Korea Times
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-wong
How does Young Sheldon end? Revisiting the bittersweet season finale of the TBBT spinoff
An article mentions that a character in the TV show "Young Sheldon" gets a coaching job with Rice's football team.
SoapCentral.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-sc
¿Quieres estudiar en Estados Unidos? más de 30 universidades se presentarán en Guadalajara
Rice is mentioned.
El Heraldo
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-eh
SPORTS
Chase Jenkins' passing and rushing TDs lead Rice over Charlotte 28-17 in American Conference opener
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 28-17 Sept. 18.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-ap
Rice football off to best start since 2001 after 28-17 win over Charlotte
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-hc
Rice opens American play with 28-17 win at Charlotte
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-ta
Charlotte outlasted by Rice's rushing attack
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-uncc
Florida Atlantic falls to Rice on the road
An article mentions that Rice's women's soccer team defeated Florida Atlantic University 2-1 Sept. 18.
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-fau
South Florida, UTSA remain perfect in conference play
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-ta
Owls travel to Rice for first road conference matchup
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-fau
Mustangs set to begin fall play this weekend
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is scheduled to host the Rice Fall Invitational Sept. 19-21.
SMUMustangs.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-smu
Roadrunners set to compete in the Rice Invitational
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-utsa
Women's tennis opens fall campaign at Rice Invitational
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-tamu
Women's tennis set for fall openers this weekend
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-utrgv
PREVIEW: Tennis continues fall action at Rice Invite
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-uh
'Dogs head to New Mexico
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team is scheduled to play in the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate Sept. 19-20.
GoBulldogs.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-fsu
Men's golf competes in first tournament of season
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team is scheduled to host the Bayou City Collegiate Classic Sept. 29-30.
Abilene Christian University's The Optimist
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-acuto
Ranking the 11 largest football stadiums in the state of Texas
A roundup features Rice Stadium.
BroBible.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-bb
Illini return to Huff Hall to host Iowa State, Eastern Illinois
An article mentions former Rice volleyball player Meredith Schamun.
FightingIllini.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-schamun
Celtics' Maine Man: From globe trotting to fly fishing, G League team president Dajuan Eubanks builds relationships
Alumnus and former Rice men's basketball player Dajuan Eubanks is featured.
Sports Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-eubanks
Tulane Athletics introduces first-of-its-kind athlete revenue strategy and NIL team
An article mentions that Erin Howard previously worked on the coaching staff of Rice's women's basketball team.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-19-howard