NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
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.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ap
World leaders eye oil reserves, but hold off on tapping them
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-n
Governments around the world are closely monitoring their oil reserves, but are avoiding using them for now
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-cenf
Trump's war with Iran is polling badly and fraying MAGA base
Paul Brace, the Emeritus Clarence Carter Chair in Legal Studies, is quoted.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-usat
BBC News: The World Today
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
BBC
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-bbc
AI readiness: The infrastructure gap encumbering emerging economies
An article mentions a symposium on artificial intelligence and U.S.-Mexico relations hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-f
The unbelievable madness of our war with Iran
Annelle Sheline, nonresident fellow in the Center for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed. Sheline also appeares on the "Background Briefing" podcast.
The New Republic
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-tnr
March 10, 2026 — Jonathan Guyer | Dr. Annelle Sheline | Jennifer Kavanaugh
Background Briefing Podcast (Sheline joins the show at 23:42.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-bb
Trump seeks to lower oil prices with Strait of Hormuz pressure
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-th
Oil surges amid Iran conflict — how high will gas prices go?
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-th
Oil briefly reaches $119 per barrel
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-th
Gas climbs 43 cents since last week: These states had bigger jumps, data shows
DC News Now
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-dcnn
Kansas has the cheapest gas in America right now
KSN Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ksn
Will crude oil jump to $150 or fall back to $70? Here's what analysts say
Business Upturn
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-bu
Air pollution spikes as Trump doubles down on coal power
Daniel Cohan, professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Politico's E&E News
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-een
'Swinging into action:' The Saudi Arabian pipeline designed to bypass Hormuz
Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Middle East Eye
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-mee
Conflict shatters UAE's safe haven aura: Indian buyers weigh Dubai investments against war risks
The Free Press Journal
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-fpj
Missiles over a safe haven
The Star
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ts
The Iran war: Regional geopolitics, oil, and natural gas
Oil & Gas Journal
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ogj
Iran war sparks energy crisis
Front Burner Podcast
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-fbp
Strategic silence? Why are GCC countries staying out of the Iran war: Key details inside
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
WION Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-wion
In upcoming elections, Republicans have a Texas problem — and so do Democrats
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.
Euronews.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-en
'Significant increase' in rejected mail-in ballot report for Tarrant County an error, officials said
Fort Worth Report
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-fwr
Pro-gambling interests fail to gain ground in Texas primaries as legislative roadblocks remain
High Plains Public Radio
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-hppr
Texas casino legalization push fails to gain ground after primaries preserve anti-gambling bloc
Yogonet.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-y
Texas casino push stalls after primary election results
RealMoneyAction.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-rma
Texas casino legalization still stalled after primary results
iGaming.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ig
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-kuhf
The future of geothermal energy may depend on fossil fuel workers
Jonathan Ajo-Franklin, the Trustee Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, is quoted.
Grist
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-g
Trump's Iran war is driving up energy prices. Here's who profits
Abhi Rajendran, nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MotherJones.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-mj
HOUSTON/TEXAS
How Rice University's Doerr Institute is creating the leaders of tomorrow
An article features Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders and a Q&A with the institute's director Bernard Banks.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-hbj
Hello Houston (March 9, 2026)
Simon Fischer-Baum, associate professor of psychological sciences, is interviewed about the Scientia/De Lange Conference XIV set for March 12-14.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-hpm
Noticiero Telemundo Houston 4
Tilsa Oré Mónago, lecturer in economics, is interviewed about the effect of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran on energy prices.
KTMD-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ktmd
Houston's Morning Show
Richard Sindelar, nonresident scholar in global diplomacy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-kriv
The News Feed
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-kriv
Rice University partners with astronaut foundation to offer new STEM scholarship
An article features the news that Rice has partnered with The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation to offer a new scholarship opportunity for junior or senior STEM majors beginning this spring. Danika Brown, executive director for Rice's Center for Civic Leadership, is quoted.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-im
9 new art museum and gallery exhibits opening in Houston this month
An article mentions that Kenneth Tam, assistant professor of art, collaborated on the video art fesitval "Night Light" set for March 28.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-cmh
Cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti
An article mentions that Joseph Novak, lecturer in biosciences, held classes at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.
Aransas Pass Progress
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-app
Kinder Foundation awards $55M grant to Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research
An article features the Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Style Magazine
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-hsm
Is co-buying homes a good idea?
An article cites the Kinder Institute for Urban Research's 2025 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-d
UT San Antonio advances statewide collaboration on space cybersecurity
An article mentions that Rice participated in the Texas Space Cybersecurity Workshop.
UT San Antonio Today
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-utsat
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
PFAS waste can be used to extract lithium from high-salinity brine pools
An article features Rice research that developed a process to use perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to extract lithium from high-salinity brine pools. Co-authors include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, and Yi Cheng, postdoctoral associate.
Tech Xplore
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-tx
Scientists use toxic 'forever chemicals' to extract 99% pure battery-grade lithium
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ie
Granular activated carbon-sorbed PFAS enables lithium extraction from brine
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-sm
Scientists use 'forever chemicals' as a tool to extract lithium
Tomorrow's World Today
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-twt
New CRISPR technique enhances mitochondrial function to treat heart failure
An article features Rice research that developed a CRISPR-based gene activation strategy that boosts mitochondrial production in damaged heart cells. Co-authors include Isaac Hilton, associate professor of bioengineering, and Mario Escobar, assistant research professor of bioengineering.
HealthTost
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ht
CRISPR-based technique unlocks healing power of mitochondria for heart failure therapy
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-p
CRISPR approach targets mitochondria to aid heart failure treatment
Morning Overview
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-mo
Modeling guides challenging pelvis surgeries
An article features Rice research that developed models to demonstrate the mechanical implications of spinopelvic reconstruction techniques after a hemipelvectomy. Co-authors include Raudel Avila, assistant professor of mechanical engineering.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-asme
Study reveals hurdle rates as strategic bargaining tools
An article features collaborative Rice research into hurdle rates. Co-authors include Bruce Carlin, the George R. Brown Professor of Finance; Alan Crane, associate professor of finance; and John Barry, assistant professor of finance.
The Financial Analyst
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-tfa
Roadside radar expands vision for autonomous vehicles
An article features 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.
ENGTechnica.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-engt
Texas university student designs AV radar touted to enhance sensing accuracy
Repairer Driven News
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-rdn
Why fundraising is now more crucial — and risky — for colleges today
Caroline Levander, vice president for global strategy and the Carlson Professor in the Humanities, is quoted.
University Business
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-ub
Quantum spin study reveals a previously unknown state of matter
An article features Rice research that has revealed the quantum spin liquid material cerium magnesium hexalluminate's properties arise from a novel competing interaction mechanism. Co-authors include Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and research scientists Bin Gao and Tong Chen.
Brighter Side of News
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-bsn
Unveiling the big bang's heat: Physicists measure trillion-degree plasma (2026)
An article features Rice research measuring the temperature of quark-gluon plasma at various stages of its evolution. Co-author Frank Geurts, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
Breznikar.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-b
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Lifelong University engages residents' intellect, because 'education and curiosity do not retire'
An article mentions that Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is a partner in Lifelong University, an initiative that brings university-caliber learning to older adults online to support late-in-life learners. Robert Bruce, dean of the Glasscock School, is quoted.
McKnights Senior Living
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-msl
SPORTS
Flores headlines well-represented Rice on American awards
An article features the Rice women's basketball team and mentions that Victoria Flores was named the American Conference Player of the Year, Shelby Hayes the conference's Most Improved Player and Louann Battiston its Sixth Player of the Year. Hailey Adams also earned the Ambassador Award, and Lindsay Edmonds, the Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach, was unanimously chosen as the American's Coach of the Year.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-bvm
KPRC Channel 2 News
A broadcast features the Rice women's basketball team. Lindsay Edmonds, the Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach, is interviewed.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-11-kprc