NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
In challenge to US, China and India look to Russia for oil and gas
Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 600 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-krane
Trump nests in a White House and city he's remolding to fit him
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Bloomberg.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-brinkley
Como a reforma da Casa Branca e de Washington se tornou uma prioridade para Trump
Bloomberg Linea
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-brinkley
Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic campaign for Senate
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-jones
Jasmine Crockett weighing options for statewide run. Can she win?
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared in MSN Politics.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-jones
How much are bribery claims rattling Argentina?
Latin America Advisor's The Dialogue
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-jones
'Good Day Sunday'
KDFW-TV (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-jones
A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch a $760M plan to build tunnels under Houston to ease flooding
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.
Grist
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-blackburn
Scientists make incredible discovery after studying common food element: 'Could transform nutrition and medicine'
An article features Rice research into understanding how food bacterium manages its internal chemistry. Co-authors include Caroline Ajo-Franklin, the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of BioSciences, professor of bioengineering, director of the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow; Oleg Igoshin, professor and associate chair of bioengineering and professor of chemistry; and graduate student Jiangguo Zhang.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ajo.franklin-igoshin-zhang
Space-time computational modeling delivers high-precision solutions for complex engineering challenges
An article features Rice research developing space-time computational flow analysis. Co-author Tayfun Tezduyar, the James F. Barbour Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Tech Xplore.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-tezduyar
Exclusive: Robert Kraft's org holding Black, Jewish student "unity" dinners in 14 cities
Rice is mentioned.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Axios.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
The eyes of Chihuahua
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.
Texas Observer
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-payan
UT Austin ranks among Forbes' top 500 best colleges in the US. See Texas schools on the list
An article mentions that Rice is No. 12 in Forbes' latest rankings of U.S. universities.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-statesman
Thousands pack Houston's Hermann Park for Japan Festival's annual celebration of culture
An article quoting Crystal Brown mentions that she is studying Japanese through a continuing education program at Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-hc
BROADCAST
Hello Houston (Sept. 5, 2025)
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-gantz
Hello Houston — The Commuter Cut (Sept. 4, 2025)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-gantz
Hello Houston full episode — Sept. 5, 2025
Houston Public Media on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-gantz
$5,000 more for a car?! How tariffs are shaking up the auto industry
Houston Public Media on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-gantz
Special session wrap-up (Sept. 5, 2025)
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, participates in a roundtable discussion of "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" of the week's news.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ho
Naked bike ride in Houston as a protest: 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' of the week
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ho
'What's Your Point?'
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, participates in a roundtable discussion of recent news stories.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-king
Residentes de Houston le dan prioridad al tema migratorio, según estudio
An article features a new study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research in how Houston-area residents view the nation's immigration policies. Karen Goolsby, survey methodologist at the Kinder Institute, is interviewed.
Telemundo Houston on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-goolsby
The flesh is definitely weak
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
WHBY Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-whby
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Oil and gas layoffs deepen as ConocoPhillips cuts its workforce
Skip York, nonresident fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Straight Arrow News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-york
Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power
An article features Rice research into recovering electricity from data centers' waste heat. Co-authors mentioned include Laura Schaefer, the Burton J. and Ann M. McMurtry Chair of Mechanical Engineering, and graduate student Kashif Liaqat.
Energy Daily
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-schaefer-liaqat
The dawn of living computers: How bacteria could outthink silicon
An article features collaborative Rice research into developing biological computers. Co-author Matthew Bennett, professor of biosciences and bioengineering, is quoted.
Impact Lab
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-bennett
Humans started butchering elephants 1.78 million years ago in Tanzania
Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, professor of anthropology, is quoted.
IFL Science
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-dom.rod
Jeff Kripal: Precognition, poltergeists and X-Men
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is featured.
Meredith for Real on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-kripal
'Quantum adversaries': New quantum computing research tackles malicious actors
An article features Rice research into developing algorithms that account for noise in quantum computers. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Nai-Hui Chia, assistant professor of computer science, and postdoctoral researcher Yuhan Liu.
The Debrief
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-chia-liu
Research Bits: Sept. 8
An article features Rice research into growing ultrathin semiconductors directly onto electronic components. Co-author and alumnus Lucas Sassi is quoted.
Semiconductor Engineering
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-sassi
The Philadelphia Orchestra to welcome 2 new musicians to the brass section
An article features alumnus Samuel Huss, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-huss
Astrology's appeal in uncertain times
An article mentions that the featured research was supported by a grant from the Science and Religion: Identity and Belief Formation initiative spearheaded by Rice's Religion and Public Life Program.
MSN Lifestyle (This article originally appeared in The Conversation.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-msn
Kevlar-like EV battery material dissolves after use to recycle itself
An article mentions Rice research into recycling lithium batteries.
New Atlas
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-na
Advocates fight for immigrant health care amid Trump policy changes
An article cites 2024 research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the increase of health workers who are immigrants between 2007 and 2021.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in The Times of San Diego.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-msn
Taking contraception? New study highlights potential impact on memory loss
An article mentions collaborative Rice research into the neuropsychological consequences of hormonal contraceptive use. Co-author and graduate student Beatriz Brandao is quoted.
MSN Health (India; this article originally appeared in OnlyMyHealth.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-msn
World's best 262 buildings longlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025
An article mentions that Rice's Cannady Hall has been longlisted for the Dezeen Awards in the Education Project category.
Dezeen
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-dezeen
Back to school: Teachers adopt new methods to tackle AI
Rice is mentioned.
CoinTelegraph.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ct
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Fo Guang youth visit hanger — a 6-day practicum exploring the human-centered power of AI and prosthetics
An article mentions that research at Rice developed a hybrid neuro-controlled exoskeleton.
Merit-Times.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-mt
SPORTS
Big days from Connors, Weigman send Houston past Rice 35-9 in crosstown rivalry
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 35-9 Sept. 6.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ap
Familiar face upends Rice in Bayou Bucket matchup against Houston
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-the.american
Houston Cougars savor beating Rice Owls for Bayou Bucket before hiatus. 'It's just a blessing'
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-hc
Before Bayou Bucket goes on hiatus, Houston Cougars face challenge with Rice Owls' option offense
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-hc
Texas college football rankings: Aggies are No. 1 and headed to Notre Dame
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-hc
Corey Platt Jr. makes long-awaited Houston Cougars debut after losing 2 seasons to injuries
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-hc
Football storms past Rice, retains Bayou Bucket
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-uh
Houston vs. Rice — highlights | Sept. 6, 2025
American Conference on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ac
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-kprc
'ABC 13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ktrk
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-kriv
TCU football pays tribute to lives lost in Texas Hill Country tragedy
Eric George, assistant vice president and deputy athletic director, is quoted.
MSN Society, Culture and History (This article originally appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-george
Cardinals held down by the Rice Owls
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated Lamar University 2-0 Sept. 7.
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-lc
Lamar meeting Rice Sunday at LU Soccer Complex
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-lc
Cardinal offense overwhelms Texas Southern
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-lc
Panthers take loss against UTRGV
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Prairie View A&M University Sept. 13.
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-pv
Women's soccer draws with Belmont
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Alabama at Birmingham Sept. 11.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-uab
No. 20 Baylor VB downs Rice in dominating 3-0 sweep
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball defeated St. Mary's College 3-0 and lost to Baylor University 3-0 at the Baylor Classic Sept. 5-7.
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-baylor
VB | Gaels put up strongest performance of the weekend in 3-set loss to Rice
SMCGaels.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-smc
VB | Gaels go toe-to-toe with 20th-ranked Baylor, fall in 3
SMCGaels.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-smc
VB | Gaels head to the Lone Star State for trio of matchups against strong opponents
SMCGaels.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-smc
No. 20 Baylor VB cruises past Saint Mary's in a 3-0 sweep
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-baylor
No. 20 VB readies for the Baylor Classic
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-baylor
Preview: LA Tech at Argent Financial Classic
An article mentions that Rice's golf team is slated to compete in the Argent Financial Classic in Choudrant, Louisiana, Sept. 7-9.
LATechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-la.tech
Men's golf opens 2025-26 season at Argent Financial Classic
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-uab
Men's golf set to open season at Argent Financial Classic
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-mgs
LU men's golf tees off season at Argent Financial Classic
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-lc
Louisiana tees off golf season at Argent Financial Classic
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-rc
Golden Eagles open up the season at the Argent Financial Classic
SouthernMiss.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-sm
Tigers kick off 2025 season at Argent Financial Classic
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-gtg
UTA men's golf scheduled to play four tournaments during fall season
An article mentions that Rice will host the Bayou City Collegiate Classic golf tournament Sept. 29-30.
The Shorthorn
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ts
Fortin stands tall as soccer Martlets stun Laval 1-0 in Women in Sport showcase
Former Rice soccer player Ann Stephanie Fortin is featured.
McGillAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ma
Bakersfield College's Memorial Stadium has some stories to tell about its 70 years as an Eastside landmark
An article mentions Rice Stadium.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in KGET Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-8-ys