NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Map shows countries Donald Trump has bombed as Oman faces US threat
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-n
Rice University receives $25M for first-generation students
The gift from university trustee James "Jim" Whitehurst '89 and his wife, Lauren Whitehurst, will establish the Sallyport Fellows Program, a comprehensive initiative supporting first-generation and limited-income undergraduates throughout their Rice experience. The gift also includes $1 million in support of Rice's Gateway Project.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-f
Former IBM president gives Rice University $25M for new program
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-hbj
Here's why Home Depot calls housing market 'frozen'
Rice finance professor David Zhang is quoted.
Marketplace
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-m
'BBC World News America'
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Urban Research, is interviewed about political issues in the Middle East.
WNJN-TV (New York)
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-wnjn
A Hindu soldier and a Muslim poet show how religious identities overlapped in 19th‑century India
Aishwarya Lakshmi, executive director of operations at Rice's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, authored an article.
The Conversation
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-tc
This Southern university has the happiest students in America, according to The Princeton Review
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 1 for race and class interaction in The Princeton Review's Best Colleges 2027 rankings.
Southern Living
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-sl
Turkey expands Libya influence as Fidan meets Haftar amid US-backed reunification push — analysis
An article mentions the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
The Jerusalem Post
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-jp
Georgia Tech students simulate Mars mission inside Arkansas nuclear missile silo
Rice is mentioned.
Hoodline Atlanta
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-ha
HOUSTON/TEXAS
HISD school ratings (Aug. 17, 2026)
Caroline Cheong, associate director of community engagement for the Center for Housing and Neighborhoods at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is interviewed about population shifts in the Houston area.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-hpm
'Houston's Morning Show'
A broadcast features Rice's O-Week and mentions that Trill Burgers has opened a location on campus.
KTXH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-ktxh
KLVI-AM (Beaumont, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-klvi
Galveston redistricting (Aug. 18, 2026)
Steve Sherman, research scientist at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is interviewed about municipal utility districts.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-hpm
Houston researchers land $10M grant to study how climate change drives disease threats
Rice researchers and their collaborators have received a $10 million grant to support research and public education on how climate change is linked to public health.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-echtx
Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps
John Diamond, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-tt
Dallas tackles $51M budget gap as Texas tax cap, inflation and police costs mount
The Cool Down
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-tcd
Houston will see a nearly total 'blood moon' on Aug. 27
Rice physics and astronomy professor Patrick Hartigan is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-hc
Harris County Precinct 4 pours $11.35M into 6 flood-prone neighborhoods
An article cites research from Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience into potential flooding in Harris County.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-hh
WOAI-AM (San Antonio)
Rice political science professor Mark Jones is interviewed about Texas politics.
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-woai
University of Houston students continue legacy of participation in Fulbright US Student Program
Naveera Majid, development coordinator for Reunion and Volunteer Giving, is featured.
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-uh
Fast-growing Waller ISD faces registration backlog after first day of school
An article features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston-area population changes and their effects on public school enrollments.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-hc
San Antonio considers extending Midtown TIRZ to potentially pay for arena site
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones.
San Antonio Report
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-sar
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Engineered cells could help the body adjust to jet lag
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed an implantable cell therapy designed to help the body adapt more quickly to new sleep schedules. Bioengineering professor Omid Veiseh and research assistant Samantha Fleury are quoted.
Technology Networks
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-tn
Jet lag could be prevented through cell therapy, research suggests
WTOP News Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-wtop
Researchers find a simple mechanical dial for controlling an exotic magnet's behavior
An article features Rice research that studied a newly recognized class of magnetic materials by gently squeezing a crystal of iron sulfide. Physics professor Pengcheng Dai and research Weiliang Yao are quoted.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Interesting Engineering.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-yn
Tiny graphene wrinkles create surprisingly powerful electrical effects
An article features Rice research that shows tiny wrinkles in graphene can change the material's electrical properties, providing evidence for flexoelectricity. Co-authors include engineering professor Pulickel Ajayan and alumnus Sathvik Ajay Iyengar.
RocketNews.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-rn
New study shines light on biological processes potentially related to bird navigation
Graduate student Nina Inman authored an article.
National Association of Science Writers
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-nasw
SUNY Poly joins $19.9 million NSF initiative accelerating AI-driven materials discovery
Rice is part of a $19.9 million award from the National Science Foundation to increase the production of quantum and electronic materials by using a combination of artificial intelligence, cloud-based labs and robotics.
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-b
Gluons may play a central role in baryon number conservation — and matter's stability
An article features collaborative Rice research into gluons. Postdoctoral associate Nicole Lewis is quoted.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-p
SPORTS
OJ Brigance, Ravens Super Bowl champion, dies after battle with ALS
Alumnus O.J. Brigance, former Rice football player and member of the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame, is featured.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-usat
Super Bowl champion OJ Brigance dies at 56 after devastating health battle ... as emotional tributes pour in
Daily Mail
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-dm
Ravens legend OJ Brigance dies at 56
Fox Sports Radio Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-foxsr
Ravens Super Bowl winner OJ Brigance dead at 56 after ALS battle
New York Post
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-nyp
'Wake Up! With SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-kriv
Hockey Day in Houston releases 2027 date
Rice is mentioned.
The Sporting News
http://dateline.rice/aug-19-sn