NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
US oil capital Houston buzzes as industry limbers up for Venezuela oil rush
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.
Reuters
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-r
Texas governor halts H-1B hiring at state colleges, agencies
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.
Bloomberg
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-b
'Catch the first flight to New Delhi': Indian-origin Republican leader trolled after Texas freezes H-1B
MSN India (This article originally appeared in The Times of India.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-msni
Trump foreign policy looms over Team USA ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Hill.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-msn
Lawmakers warn that Trump's policies will make it harder for US athletes to compete overseas
The Independent
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ti
Donald Trump mentioned as US representative raises concerns for Mikaela Shiffrin and Co. ahead of Milano Cortina Olympics
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in Essentially Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ys
Most Texas districts said no to Bible lessons. The state could require them anyway
David Brockman, nonresident scholar in the Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The 74
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-74
Protein 'dark energy' provides insight into form vs. function in structure
An article features collaborative Rice research that describes the unaccounted for energy in structural proteins. Co-authors include Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Chemistry, and postdoctoral researcher Carlos Bueno.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-msn
ICE on US streets challenges American norms, founding values
Kelsey Norman, fellow for the Middle East and director of the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Women's Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program, is quoted.
MSN South Africa (This article originally appeared in DW South Africa.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-msnsa
Panama court could trip Trump's wire over China linked ports
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Responsible Statecraft
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-rs
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Hello Houston (Jan. 27, 2026)
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 interviewed about the Federal Reserve.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-hpm
Texas led US in population growth in 2025, but gains slowed amid Trump immigration crackdown
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-hc
Houston quantum simulator research reveals clues for solar energy conversion
An article features Rice research that used a specialized quantum device to simulate a vibrating molecule and track how energy moves within it. Co-authors include Guido Pagano, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, and graduate student Visal So.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-echtx
Alison Weaver to leave the Moody Center for Grey Art Museum in New York
Alison Weaver, executive director of Rice's Moody Center for the Arts, is featured. Amy Dittmar, the Howard R. Hughes Provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, is quoted. Rice President Reginald DesRoches is quoted in ARTnews.com.
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-gt
Alison Weaver named next director of NYU's Grey Art Museum
ARTnews.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-an
The Holocaust is not just history — Houston survivors are still telling their stories
An article mentions Rice's Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-h
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Climate-risk scores guide major decisions, but underlying science is rarely open
An article features collaborative Rice research into the reliability of climate-risk projections.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-p
Edison's 1879 light bulb may have accidentally produced graphene, scientists say
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.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ie
Did Thomas Edison accidentally make graphene in the 1870s?
Technology Networks
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-tn
Thomas Edison may have created a miracle material before physics knew it existed
SciTechDaily
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-st
Did Edison accidentally create a vital superconductor?
Nautilus
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-n
Rice University copper-aluminum filter can destroy 'forever chemicals' 100 times faster
An article features Rice research that developed a layered double hydroxide material made from copper and aluminum that absorbs long-chain PFAS up to 100 times faster than commonly used filtration systems. Co-authors include Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology and professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Techspot.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ts
New filtration material absorbs forever chemicals 100x faster than commercial filters
Gadget Review
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-gr
University researchers develop revolutionary filter that destroys 'eternal chemicals' up to 100 times faster and could change the future of drinking water
Click Petroleo e Gas
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-cpg
Scientists uncover new quantum state that could power future technologies: Rice University
An article features collaborative Rice research that discovered a new quantum state of matter that connects two significant areas of physics. Co-authors include Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, and graduate student Lei Chen.
Technology Business Daily
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-tbd
Ambiq welcomes Bernard Banks to board of directors
Bernie Banks, director of Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders, is featured.
Asmag.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-a
SPORTS
Rice battles Temple Wednesday night
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is scheduled to play Temple University Jan. 28.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-bvm
Taylor leads Temple against Rice
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ap
Rice basketball kicks off North Carolina tour at East Carolina
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is set to face East Carolina University Jan. 28.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-bvm
East Carolina hosts Rice following Smith's 24-point game
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ap
ABC 13 Live at Five
David Pierce, the Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach, is interviewed about the Owls' program.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-ktrk
Rice football recruiting: SAF Seth Brown Jr. commits to Owls
An article mentions that Seth Brown Jr. has committed to sign with the Rice football team.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-bvm
Rice football recruiting: RB Justin Powell commits to Owls
An article mentions that Justin Powell has committed to sign with the Rice football team.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/jan-28-bvm