NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
'This Land' review: A compact national history on CNN
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is mentioned.
The Wall Street Journal
http://dateline.rice/june-3-wsj
'The Context'
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the Iran war.
BBC World News
http://dateline.rice/june-3-bbc
Cassidy and Cornyn may add to Trump's Senate problem
Bill King, fellow in public finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
Real Clear Politics
http://dateline.rice/june-3-rcp
The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what?
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Stateline
http://dateline.rice/june-3-s
'See me' — Houston's young people are raising their hands about mental health
American Community Media
http://dateline.rice/june-3-acm
'The World'
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, is interviewed about Venezuelan politics.
KQED-FM (San Francisco)
http://dateline.rice/june-3-kqed
How US law protects Israel's Qualitative Military Edge
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Middle East Eye
http://dateline.rice/june-3-mee
Usha Vance says Supreme Court, federal judges should be treated with 'respect'
An article mentions that Chief Justice John Roberts spoke on campus at an event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy March 17.
ABC News Online
http://dateline.rice/june-3-abc
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Survey: Infrastructure selected as major priority to Houston residents
An article features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston residents' views on city services and programs. Dylan Simburger, research analyst at the institute, is quoted.
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/june-3-ci
Most Houstonians support increased taxes and fees for improved trash services, new Kinder study shows
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-3-hc
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-3-ktrk
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-3-kuhf
Greg Abbott campaigns against James Talarico as he tries to lift entire GOP ticket
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.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-3-hc
WOAI-AM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/june-3-woai
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/june-3-krld
'Hello Houston' (June 2, 2026)
Katharine Shilcutt, director of communications for the Office of Research, served as a co-host for "Hello Houston."
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/june-3-hpm
Houston family seeks more time for toddler hospitalized after Memorial Day drowning incident
Heidi Russell, the L.E. and Virginia Simmons Senior Fellow in Health Policy, the Huffington Fellow in Child Health Policy and director of the Center for Health Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Fox 26 Houston Online
http://dateline.rice/june-3-f26
3 years into the takeover, HISD is embracing AI, evolving its signature NES reform model
Kori Stroub, associate director of Houston ISD research at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research's Houston Education Research Consortium, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-3-hc
Houston researchers report promising first-in-human trial for implantable cancer therapy
An article features collaborative research by Rice into a novel cell-based platform for localized delivery of interleukin-2 in patients with advanced ovarian cancer. Co-authors include Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/june-3-im
HISD school lunch cuts threaten more than meals. They threaten children's dignity
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into food insecurity in Houston and Harris County.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-3-hc
7-plus can't-miss Houston business and innovation events in June 2026
An article mentions that Rice will participate in the Texas Brain Economy Summit June 9-10 and Cynthia Reinhart-King, the John W. Cox Professor of Biochemical and Genetic Engineering, will participate in the MIT Future of Healthcare Technology Forum June 10.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/june-3-im
World Cup safety and security updates: ICE, NRG Stadium perimeter and more
An article mentions that Rice is helping organize the Netherlands' Orange Fanwalk for its World Cup match against Sweden June 20, which will start at Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-3-hc
Ex-FDA commissioner talks Houston life sciences competitiveness amid global growth
Paul Wotton, adjunct professor in the practice of bioengineering and executive director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, is quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/june-3-hbj
Texas commission on law enforcement head testifies in Austin, creates controversy
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the potential for Harris County consolidating its agencies. Kyle Shelton, former director of strategic partnerships at the institute, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/june-3-abc13
Texas lawmakers boil over as state cop watchdog floats merging local departments
Hoodline Austin
http://dateline.rice/june-3-ha
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-3-ktrk
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Living brain gene activity revealed noninvasively through programmable blood test
An article features Rice research that developed a way to map DNA transcription profiles in living brain tissue based solely on a blood sample. Co-authors include Jerzy Szablowski, assistant professor of bioengineering, and Sho Watanabe, postdoctoral research associate.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/june-3-p
Study is first demonstration of noninvasive gene transcription measurement
BrightSurf.com
http://dateline.rice/june-3-bs
Rice bioengineers unveil in-vivo blood test to monitor brain gene activity in real time
Noah News
http://dateline.rice/june-3-nn
Engineering students turn stroke rehab into interactive gameplay
An article features a team of Rice students who developed an interactive, modular rehabilitation system designed to make stroke recovery more engaging, adaptable and effective for patients at home. Team members include graduating seniors Amelia Pillar, Avery Janenda, Brian Mercado, Hannah Wixom, Mina Schepmann and Tomi Kuye.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/june-3-mx
Rice University students develop innovative stroke recovery system
Life Technology
http://dateline.rice/june-3-lt
Matter may entangle with light far more easily near quantum critical points
An article features Rice research into coupling quantum materials to quantum light. Co-authors include Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and graduate student Yiming Wang.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/june-3-p
Breakthrough theory utilizes quantum light to control material phases
AZo Quantum
http://dateline.rice/june-3-azoq
Rice physicists advance optical means to retrieve matter's quantum entanglement
BrightSurf.com
http://dateline.rice/june-3-bs
How do chromosomes change shape during replication?
An article features Rice research into the replication process of chromosomes. Co-authors include Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Chemistry, and postdoctoral associate Zhiyu Cao.
Technology Networks
http://dateline.rice/june-3-tn
A living bandage made with human cells helped deep wounds heal faster
An article features Rice research that developed a factory patch designed to continuously produce and deliver therapeutic cytokines directly 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.
ZME Science
http://dateline.rice/june-3-zmes
'Living bandage' acelerates healing of wounds
Talker News
http://dateline.rice/june-3-tn
A device that swings like a seesaw powered only by sunlight promises to extract lithium essential for batteries from seawater and also generate potable water as a byproduct, in an innovation by Chinese researchers that is still a prototype but could change the race for the most coveted metal of the energy transition
Shihong Lin, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
Click Oil and Gas
http://dateline.rice/june-3-cog
Saudi Arabia overtakes UAE on the GCC's road to renewables
An article mentions research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Arabian Gulf Business Insight
http://dateline.rice/june-3-agbi
They are seeking to narrow the country's wage gap
An article mentions research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into wages in the U.S. and Mexico.
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/june-3-cenf
They rule out transshipment via Mexico to the US
An article mentions research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into Chinese exports.
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/june-3-cenf
Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains
An article mentions that Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali spoke at an event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
The Business Standard
http://dateline.rice/june-3-tbs
Welch Foundation awards over $31M to advance Texas chemical research
Rice is mentioned.
Funds For NGOs
http://dateline.rice/june-3-ffngo
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Oren Samet wins APSA International Collaboration Section's Outstanding Dissertation Award for Research on Challenging Autocrats
Oren Samet, assistant professor of political science, is featured.
Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
http://dateline.rice/june-3-su
SPORTS
Best skill position player for every American Conference team in 2026
An article features Rice football player Jacurri Brown.
Mike Farrell Sports
http://dateline.rice/june-3-mfs
Ranking the toughest college football schedules in 2026
An article features Rice's football team.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/june-3-dctf
Men's basketball signs 5 for 2026-27
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team has signed five players: Carmelo Adkins, Jacob Dar, Jarne Elouna Eyenga, Zalan Flasar and Tristan Vukotic.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/june-3-bvm