NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Texas's GOP platform is getting more extreme, more influential
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 Washington Post
http://dateline.rice/june-15-wp
Voters favor Democrats by double digits in new midterm poll amid economic 'malaise'
The National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/june-15-nnd
Why are Texas Dems pushing a gas tax holiday?
T-SPAN
http://dateline.rice/june-15-tspan
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/june-15-krld
Trump at 80 works to project strength as political woes mount
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/june-15-msn
'House Call for Health'
A broadcast features Rice research that developed a factory patch designed to continuously produce and deliver therapeutic cytokines to chronic wounds. Co-authors include Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator; Christian Schreib, assistant research professor in bioengineering; and graduate student Elizabeth Kelley.
WTVN-AM (Columbus, Ohio)
http://dateline.rice/june-15-wtvn
Our view: Can the 3+1 energy dialogue finally deliver?
An article features the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Cyprus Mail
http://dateline.rice/june-15-cm
US to establish Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center at Rice University's Baker Institute
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/june-15-hbj
What the establishment of the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center signed by Papastavrou in the US means
Proto Thema
http://dateline.rice/june-15-pt
US, Greece, Cyprus and Israel launch Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center
Greek Reporter
http://dateline.rice/june-15-gr
US, Greece, Israel and Cyprus launch Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center
Cyprus Mirror
http://dateline.rice/june-15-cm
US cements East Mediterranean energy axis alongside Israel, Greece, Cyprus
TheCradle.co
http://dateline.rice/june-15-tc
Steven Spielberg's new film 'Disclosure Day' sparks public interest in UFOs
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is quoted.
Chicago Star
http://dateline.rice/june-15-cs
ABC 4 News
KTVX-TV (Salt Lake City)
http://dateline.rice/june-15-ktvx
An American tale ... in 3 stories
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Gulf Times
http://dateline.rice/june-15-gt
2 refineries closed. Where is California's gas coming from now?
Skip York, nonresident fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the U.S. oil and gas industry.
Before It's News
http://dateline.rice/june-15-bin
Spotlight grows brighter, hotter on health care CEO compensation
An article features collaborative Rice research that found that CEO salaries for nonprofit hospitals and health care systems increased significantly from 2012 to 2019. Co-authors include Derek Jenkins, postdoctoral scholar in health economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
The News & Observer
http://dateline.rice/june-15-no
The American shale oil revolution
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Vietnam.vn
http://dateline.rice/june-15-v
US rises from oil embargo victim to top exporter
TheSun.my
http://dateline.rice/june-15-ts
HOUSTON/TEXAS
SpaceX investors beware: Here's why Elon Musk's plans for Mars won't work | Opinion
Scott Solomon, teaching professor of biosciences, and Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences, authored an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-15-hc
Several red flags emerge as SpaceX IPO hawks Elon Musk's Mars dream
The Economic Times
http://dateline.rice/june-15-et
Houston soccer fans celebrate historic US victory in 2026 World Cup opener
An article mentions that Rice hosted a World Cup watch party in the Ion District June 12.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/june-15-hpm
A shuttle bus to Buc-ee's during the World Cup: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the week
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, joined a roundtable discussion about the week's news.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/june-15-hpm
Why 3 key Trump administration officials are descending on Texas
An article mentions that U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited Rice last week.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-15-hc
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Scientists found a wasp that controls other wasps like puppets, and the discovery raised more questions than answers
An article features Rice research that discovered a new species of wasp. Scott Egan, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences, are mentioned.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Terra Planet Earth.)
http://dateline.rice/june-15-msn
Baseball's $4M swing secret: Shorter arc, not slower bat speed, study finds
An article features collaborative Rice research into how Major League Baseball hitters adjust with two strikes. Co-authors include Scott Powers, assistant professor of sport management and statistics.
StudyFinds.com
http://dateline.rice/june-15-sf
Engineering the heart in Houston, supporting our pulse too from afar
Ajith de Alwis, academic visitor in materials science and nanoengineering, authored an article.
Daily FT
http://dateline.rice/june-15-dft
The dark side of losing weight with Ozempic that doctors won't tell you about
An article features collaborative Rice research into how people judge different weight loss paths. Co-authors include Erin Standen, assistant professor of psychological sciences.
We Love Cycling
http://dateline.rice/june-15-wlc
This tiny sensor could help self-driving cars and robots see better in the dark
An article mentions Rice research that developed a compact, orange-sized radar sensor for improved safety in autonomous vehicle technology. Co-authors include Ashutosh Sabharwal, the Ernest Dell Butcher Professor of Engineering, and postdoctoral associate Kun Woo Cho.
Digital Trends
http://dateline.rice/june-15-dt
ECT advances PFAS remediation technology with completed REM pilot system
An article mentions that technology used by Environmental Clean Technologies was created at Rice. Justin Sharp, academic visitor in chemistry, is quoted.
Proactive
http://dateline.rice/june-15-p
Environmental Clean Technologies completes REM pilot system ahead of field demonstration
Trading View
http://dateline.rice/june-15-tv
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Greenwood High alumni secure top honors at Purdue University's AI Research Showcase 2026
Wiess College sophomore Rishikesh Madhuvairy is featured.
The Hans India
http://dateline.rice/june-15-hi
Greenwood High alumni win top prize at Purdue AI showcase
The New Indian Express' Edex Live
http://dateline.rice/june-15-edex
UC Santa Barbara graduate division marks milestone year
Sasha Davydov, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is featured.
Santa Barbara Independent
http://dateline.rice/june-15-sbi
Researchers receive $4M to improve endangered species management on military lands
An article mentions that Rice is contributing to the featured research.
Virginia Tech News
http://dateline.rice/june-15-vt
Soulja Boy says he's rap's first professor, but rappers have been teaching for years
Rice is mentioned.
Complex
http://dateline.rice/june-15-c
SPORTS
Rice thrower takes home javelin national title to give women's team first champ in 24 years
An article features Rice senior McKyla Van der Westhuizen, who won the women's javelin at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships June 11 with a school-record throw of 60.87 meters.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-15-hc
National champion, 3 first-team All-Americans highlight American performances at 2026 NCAA DI Outdoor Championships
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/june-15-ta