NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Indian students' interest up 60% in 4 years, says Rice University president
An article features Rice Global India. Community members quoted include President Reginald DesRoches; Caroline Levander, vice president for global strategy and the Carlson Professor in the Humanities; and David Sholl, executive vice president for research.
News18.com
http://dateline.rice/may-15-n18
Rice University eyes deeper India push, weighs campus presence under NEP
The Economic Times
http://dateline.rice/may-15-et
Rice University deepens India push across AI, health care and research partnerships
Asian News International
http://dateline.rice/may-15-ani
Rice University embraces India as a strategic partner for global research ambitions
Devdiscourse
http://dateline.rice/may-15-d
Rice University strengthens ties with India: A hub for global strategy
Devdiscourse
http://dateline.rice/may-15-d
Rice University eyes stronger India partnerships, reports rising Indian student enrollment
APAC Media
http://dateline.rice/may-15-apac
US university eyes India expansion
BW Education
http://dateline.rice/may-15-bwe
Rice University expands collaborations with India across AI, health care and research
Digital Health News
http://dateline.rice/may-15-dhn
Emergency oil stockpiles are dwindling by roughly 4 million barrels a day
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace
http://dateline.rice/may-15-m
KPLA-FM (Columbia, South Carolina)
A broadcast quotes Stephanie Johnson, assistant professor of finance, and mentions that she is a co-author of a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research that found that men are less efficient grocery shoppers than women.
http://dateline.rice/may-15-kpla
Climate swings may predict where armed conflicts erupt
An article features Rice research into how climate variability influences the risk of armed conflict. Co-authors include Frederi Viens, professor of statistics; Sylvia Dee, associate professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences and civil and environmental engineering; doctoral student Tyler Bagwell; and undergraduate researchers Anna Stravato and Divya Saikumar.
Earth.com
http://dateline.rice/may-15-e
Some climate shocks can increase the likelihood of war
PreventionWeb.net
http://dateline.rice/may-15-pw
HOUSTON/TEXAS
As Cornyn-Paxton Senate race escalates, so have the AG's publicly announced investigations
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 Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/may-15-dmn
Inside Texas Republicans' civil war: MAGA Paxton vs. Establishment Cornyn
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://dateline.rice/may-15-fwst
Texas runoff campaigns prepare for final push as early voting approaches
Fox 7 Austin Online
http://dateline.rice/may-15-fox7
What Democrats' wins in local Texas elections mean for the state
Axios
http://dateline.rice/may-15-a
Texas politicos' Islamophobic rhetoric may win with the base, but it harms us all
San Antonio Current
http://dateline.rice/may-15-sac
Parker leads Plummer in Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Judge
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/may-15-uh
Candidates in Houston City Council's special election runoff grapple with voter fatigue
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-15-hpm
Parker leads Plummer by double digits in Democratic primary runoff for Harris County judge, poll finds
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-15-hpm
The week in politics (May 13, 2026)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-15-hpm
Harvard-MIT student encourages valley high school students to pursue a career in STEM
An article mentions that Rice co-hosted the STEM Nation 2026 Student Conference May 12 in Edinburg, Texas, and it mentions that Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of the SSPEED Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, spoke at the event. Blackburn is also interviewed by KUHF about the Harris County Flood Control District.
Rio Grande Guardian
http://dateline.rice/may-15-rgg
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-15-kuhf
Houston neighborhood may soon hear nonstop hum of a massive data center
An article mentions collaborative Rice research into where data centers are located. Co-authors include Tommy Pan Fang, assistant professor of strategic management.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/may-15-c
Jacinto City neighbors fear 79‑megawatt data beast moving in
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-15-hh
Michael and Susan Dell lead Texans on Time 100 Philanthropy list
Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research is mentioned.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/may-15-aas
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
First in-human trial evaluated implantable IL‑2 cell therapy in ovarian cancer
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.
Technology Networks
http://dateline.rice/may-15-tn
First in-human trial investigates implantable cytokine factories for ovarian cancer
Oncology Central
http://dateline.rice/may-15-oc
Rice scientists create realistic 'mock' samples to accelerate cervical cancer test development
An article features Rice research that has created realistic mock patient samples to accelerate the development of faster, more accessible cervical cancer screening tests for low-resource settings. Co-authors include Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and co-director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies; and alumna Emilie Newsham Novak.
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/may-15-b
Realistic 'mock' samples created to speed cervical cancer test development
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/may-15-mx
Rice University bioengineers innovate cervical cancer screening
Life Technology
http://dateline.rice/may-15-lt
AI-powered handheld microscope aims to spot cancer earlier
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a compact, AI-powered handheld endomicroscope named PrecisionView. Co-authors include Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and co-director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies; Ashok Veeraraghavan, professor of electrical and computer engineering; and postdoctoral associates Jimin Wu and Huayu Hou.
Technology.org
http://dateline.rice/may-15-t
Using weight loss drugs may come with a downside we don't talk about
An article mentions collaborative Rice research into how people judge different weight loss paths. Co-authors include Erin Standen, assistant professor of psychological sciences.
Science Alert
http://dateline.rice/may-15-sa
Apollo Chamber Players will release 'We the People' album this summer
An article mentions that part of the Apollo Chamber Players' new album "We the People" was recorded at Rice.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/may-15-bw
Rice Biotech Launch Pad returns as sponsor for 2nd BETx event in Paris this June
An article mentions that the Rice Biotech Launch Pad will host the BioElectronic Therapeutics June 10-12 at the Rice Global Paris Center. Community members quoted or mentioned include Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator; Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering; and Christina Tringides, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering.
Third News
http://dateline.rice/may-15-tn
Leaders discuss geopolitics, trade and AI in New York
An article mentions that Abhi Rajendran, nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, was scheduled to participate in Summit Valor Brazil-USA in New York May 13.
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/may-15-cenf
University of Missouri researchers develop algae strain that can remove microplastics from water
An article mentions Rice research developing a new type of plastic from bacterial cellulose. Co-authors include Muhammad Maksud Rahman, adjunct assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumnus M.A.S.R. Saadi.
Natural News
http://dateline.rice/may-15-nn
After the storm passes, inequities worsen
An article features a collaborative Rice study into how natural disasters affect the racial wealth gap.
PreventionWeb.net
http://dateline.rice/may-15-pw
The UAE bids adieu to OAPEC after exiting OPEC and OPEC+
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into OPEC and OPEC+.
American Journal of Transportation
http://dateline.rice/may-15-ajt
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Mario Ayala by Rosa Boshier González
Rosa Boshier González, lecturer in English and creative writing, authored an article.
BOMB Magazine
http://dateline.rice/may-15-bm
At Kalamazoo's Stulberg Competition, audiences fall in love with the future of music
An article mentions that James Dunham, professor of viola, will serve as a judge of the Stulberg International String Competition May 15-17.
Second Wave Media
http://dateline.rice/may-15-swm
SPORTS
Baseball loses road series opener to Rice, 12-0
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team shut out Tulane University 12-0 May 14 in the first game of a three-game American Conference series. David Pierce, the Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach, is interviewed by KPRC.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/may-15-tgw
Baseball finishes regular season with important road series against Rice
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/may-15-tgw
A true must-win scenario for Tulane baseball vs Rice
Tulane Green Wave on Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/may-15-si
KPRC Channel 2 News
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-15-kprc
Lanier announces coaching changes
An article features the Rice men's basketball program and mentions that Josten Crow has been promoted to associate head coach and Tyler Dawson to assistant coach, Jack Schoemann is moving to assistant athletic director of basketball operations and Gabe Ramos has been named director of player development.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/may-15-bvm
Rice Owls secure 2026 commitment from guard Carmelo Adkins
An article mentions that Carmelo Adkins is joining Rice's men's basketball team.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/may-15-bvm