NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
US energy secretary talks oil revival — and democracy — in Venezuela visit
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico and director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
The Wall Street Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-wsj
BBC World News America
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about U.S.-Iran relations.
BBC
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bbc
Scientists discovered a miracle computing material in Thomas Edison's 129-year-old invention
An article features Rice research that discovered 19th century inventor Thomas Edison may have unknowingly created graphene as a by-product of his original experiments on incandescent bulbs. Co-authors include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, and graduate student Lucas Eddy.
Popular Mechanics
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-pm
Top 20 sports management college programs in USA
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 1 in Niche's latest list of the nation's top sports management programs.
USA Today's List Wire
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-usatlw
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Draft FEMA flood maps expand 100-year floodplain across Harris County; no immediate insurance changes
Jim Blackburn, 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.
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-khou
Harris County's draft flood maps offer preview of neighborhoods most at risk
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-chron
KHOU 11 News
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-khou
KPRC Channel 2 News
Avantika Gori, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is interviewed about FEMA's floodplain maps for the greater Houston area.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kprc
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-ktrk
FEMA elabora nuevos mapas de riesgo de inundación ¿Afectará esto tu propiedad?
James Doss-Gollin, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is interviewed about FEMA's floodplain maps for the greater Houston area.
Telemundo Houston Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-tho
Texas labor unions are increasingly divided on which candidate to endorse for governor
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 Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-tt
Texas Republicans target Sharia Law as threat to Texas in campaign messaging for 2026 primaries
CW 39 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-cw39
Hobby School survey: Competitive primary season leaves key Texas races up for grabs
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-uh
The week in politics (Feb. 11, 2026)
Houston Public Media's Houston Matters
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-hm
Battleground Texas
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kriv
NASA is sending Artemis II to the moon. Here's what to know
David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, professor of physics and astronomy and Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-hpm
Houstonians are turning to payday loans at high rates to cover groceries and rent, study says
An article features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston-area residents' use of high-cost loans. Daniel Potter, director of the institute's Houston Population Research Center, and Joy Njeh, research analyst at the institute, are quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-hc
Noticiero Telemundo Houston 1
KTMD-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-ktmd
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kuhf
Noticiero Telemundo Houston 1
Caroline Cheong, associate director of housing and neighborhoods at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is interviewed about urban planning and zoning issues in Houston.
KTMD-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-ktmd
Business is growing, but so are bills: How rising costs are impacting Houston area businesses
Steve Sherman, research scientist at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-c2h
KPRC Channel 2 News
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kprc
Hello Houston (Feb. 12, 2026)
Graduate student HTC Kelly is featured.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-hpm
KUHF-FM (Houston)
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, is interviewed about Houston's Memorial Hermann Health System.
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kuhf
Data: Survey shows attitudes toward jobs, traffic in Montgomery County
An article features research into Montgomery County by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Daniel Potter, director of the institute's Houston Population Research Center, is quoted.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-ci
2 Texas schools make Time's top world universities of 2026 list
An article mentions that Rice is No. 1 in Texas and No. 24 in the world in Time's latest list of the world's best universities.
Spectrum News 1 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-sn
Houston Gilbert & Sullivan Society will present AUCTION OF ARIAS Gala at Rice University
An article mentions that Rice will host the Auction of Arias gala March 7.
BroadwayWorld.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bw
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Metabolic clues emerge from a molecular map of Alzheimer's disease
An article features Rice research that developed the first complete, label-free molecular atlas of the Alzheimer's brain in an animal model. Co-authors include Shengxi Huang, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and graduate student Ziyang Wang.
Medical XPress
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-mx
Is your boss tracking your pulse?
An article features Rice research that developed a device that can fool radar-based heart rate trackers by feeding them a fabricated heartbeat signal. Co-authors include Edward Knightly, the Sheafor-Lindsay Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of computer science, and graduate student Dora Zivanovic.
Gadget
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-g
Scientists camouflage heart rate from invasive radar-based surveillance
Technology.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-t
Melting glaciers are drawing more visitors: What that says about climate change
An article features collaborative Rice research into the relationships among glaciers, people and communities. Co-authors include Cymene Howe, professor of anthropology.
Technology.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-t
How this delicious fruit hampers reforestation in Madagascar
An article features collaborative Rice research that found the invasive plant strawberry guava can prevent natural forest generation in areas of Madagascar's mountainous rainforests. Co-authors include Amy Dunham, associate professor of biosciences; Matthew McCary, assistant professor of biosciences; and graduate student Julieanne Montaquila.
Nautilus
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-n
Strawberry guava prevents natural forest generation in Madagascar, project reveals
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-p
Invasive plant feeds lemurs but harms their habitat
Earth.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-e
Saudi investment minister among dozens in sweeping reshuffle
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Arabian Gulf Business Insight
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-agbi
Navigating the new reality: US-Mexico trade relations and the road to the 2026 USMCA review
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into China's investment in Mexico.
Hilco Global
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-hg
Improving the Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan program
An article cites a 2022 study by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the Small Business Administration’s 7(a) loan program.
Baptist News Global
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bng
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
AI integration in finance education: Preparing students for an evolving industry
Kerry Back, the J. Howard Creekmore Professor of Finance, is featured.
Coffee Franchise Hub
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-cfh
Black Kos Tuesday: I wouldn't bet on it
A story features collaborative Rice research into the ties between sports betting and violent crime. Co-authors include Hua Gong, assistant professor of sport management.
Daily Kos
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-dk
Rosner, Beardsley and Ryan with top 3 2026 university salaries
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into hospital CEO pay from 2012-19.
The Cavalier Daily
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-cd
SPORTS
Rice hosts Cater and Wichita State
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is set to face Wichita State University Feb. 13. Lindsay Edmonds, the Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach, is interviewed by KPRC.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-ap
Rice Owls face Wichita State in 2026 Play4Kay game showdown
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bvm
KPRC Channel 2 News
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-kprc
Owls rally past North Texas for 16th straight win
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated the University of North Texas 70-68 Feb. 10.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bvm
Rice wins 81-73 over Florida Atlantic
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated Florida Atlantic University 81-73 Feb. 11.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-ap
Florida Atlantic University focus; stretch run in progress for Owls hoops
CBS12.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-cbs12
Rice beats Florida Atlantic 81-73 in thrilling college hoops battle
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bvm
CBS 12 News
WPEC-TV (West Palm Beach, Florida)
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-wpec
Madison joins Owls as cornerbacks coach
An article mentions that Tevin Madison has been named the Rice football team's cornerbacks coach.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-13-bvm