NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Texas early voting tops 7.6M in tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race
Rice political science professor Mark Jones is quoted.
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-n
GOP women's group named behind fake trans campaign telling Texas kids how to bypass unsupportive parents
International Business Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-ibt
More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in 2026 election, surpassing 2018 record
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-tt
In volatile Tarrant County, both political parties are on the prowl for moderate Republicans
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-tt
Today is the last day to vote early in Texas as Harris County nears major milestone
KHOU.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-khou
State of Texas: Paxton, Talarico make final push for votes before Election Day
KXAN.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-kxan
Texas voters to elect new attorney general for first time in more than a decade
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-c2h
Texas early voting: Its history, how it's doing, where it's going
Spectrum News 1 Online
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-sn1
James Talarico and Ken Paxton rally San Antonio voters as midterms approach
News4SanAntonio.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-n4sa
Travis County early voting tops 426,000 ballots, up more than 100,000 from 2022
CBSAustin.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-cbsa
KVUE News Daybreak Sunday
KVUE-TV (Austin, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-kvue
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-ktrk
How Texas earned its place in horror movie history
Texas Standard (Jones appears at the 4:27 mark.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-ts
Trump admin slaps visa restrictions on migrant caravan organizers
A 2023 study by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy identified 30 migrant caravans between 2017 and the end of 2022, most originating in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, or southern Mexico.
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-n
State Department hits more than 15 caravan organizers with visa bans amid Chiapas clashes
Hoodline Washington, D.C.
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-hdc
Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and 'free passes to pollute,' report says
Rice civil and environmental engineering professor Daniel Cohan is quoted.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-tg
Trump administration support extends operations at nearly half of US coal plants
TradersUnion.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-tu
Annette Gordon-Reed and Douglas Brinkley on the people and events that shaped America
Rice history professor Douglas Brinkley joined a discussion of American history.
C-SPAN Bookshelf
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-cspanb
Qatar's $500B US bet grows as wealth fund expands New York footprint
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute into Qatar's energy industry.
Hoodline New York City
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-hny
Ohio records indicate fracking waste in drinking water, despite denial
An article cites research into the CLEAN Future Act by Rice's Baker Institute.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Rolling Stone.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-msn
Texas early vote results
Bill King, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article. King also participated in two roundtable discussions of politics on KRIV.
Real Clear Politics
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-rcp
Texas state revenues modestly rebound
AframNews.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-an
'What's Your Point?'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-kriv
'Battleground Texas'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-kriv
'Racist, vile and flat-out wrong': Republican judge shares AI video of Black 'supporters' thanking him for food and jobs, then blames a Democrat
Rice humanities lecturer Liam Mayes is quoted.
Atlanta Black Star
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-abs
Trump touted a record Venezuela oil deal. Now reality is setting in
Francisco Monaldi, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Yahoo! Finance (This article originally appeared in Reuters.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-yf
After the apocalypse
The Atlantic Out Loud (Monaldi is quoted at the 11:30 mark.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-taol
US midterms: Why James Talarico vs Ken Paxton is the 'marquee race' of election
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about U.S. politics.
Channel4.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-c4
Mizzou flu study could help researchers prevent infections
Rice biosciences professor Yizhi Jane Tao is mentioned.
The Kansas City Star
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-kcs
War, midterms and the transition in between
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
Gulf Times
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-gt
A professor at Rice University started an open-learning project in 1999; its free textbooks are now used by millions of students
Rice electrical and computer engineering professor Richard Baraniuk and OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources, are featured.
The Times of India
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-toi
Best value colleges in New York, according to U.S. News
Rice is No. 8 on U.S. News & World Report's list of the nation's universities offering the best value.
LoHud.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-lh
Israel's postelection uncertainty and the alliance built to outlast it
In June 2026, the United States, Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Rice signed a declaration of intent to establish an Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center in Houston.
Jerusalem News Syndicate
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-jns
HOUSTON/TEXAS
New survey finds economic, health outcomes vary across LGBTQ+ Houstonians
An article features the Houston Area L.O.V.E. Survey from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston's LGBTQ+ community. The institute's Daniel Potter is interviewed by KTXH.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-c
Houston Area LOVE Survey reveals challenges facing Greater Houston's LGBTQ+ residents
OutSmart
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-os
Fox 26 News
KTXH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-ktxh
NASA crew prepares to exit Mars simulation after nearly 380 days
John DeWitt, director of applied sports science, is quoted.
ABC13.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-abc13
NASA CHAPEA volunteers exit Mars habitat after 378 days
Archyde
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-a
Eviction filings surge in Lake Houston area as rents outpace paychecks
An article cites research by Rice's Kinder Institute into Houston area renters.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-hh
Evictions on the rise: Lake Houston area sees spike in eviction filings
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-ci
When hospital financial aid starts: Texas patients may have to find it first
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute into nonprofit hospitals in Texas.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-hh
Many Americans are saving less and struggling to afford basic necessities, analysis shows
An article cites the Kinder Houston Area Survey from Rice's Kinder Institute.
ABC13.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-abc13
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice plans $75M Ion District lab and office building
Rice will build The Arc, a $75 million, 200,000-square-foot research, laboratory and office facility at 4151 Main St. in Houston’s Ion District, with groundbreaking Nov. 5.
CRE Daily
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-cred
Squeezing magnetic crystals offers new insight into electron behavior
Rice physics and astronomy professor Pengcheng Dai is quoted.
Brighter Side of News
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-bsn
Simple squeeze changes magnetism in emerging materials
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-m
Researchers develop superstrong, eco-friendly materials from bacteria
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.
Tech Briefs
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-tb
Hybrid ER and urgent care clinics under scrutiny as patients report routine visits billed as costly emergencies
Vivian Ho, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Medical Daily
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-md
Environmental Clean Technologies opens industrial MXene markets with Drexel license
Rice is mentioned.
Trading View
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-tv
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Yarmouth Nov. 14 concert: As the days grow shorter the piano will light up the afternoon
Graduate student Jonathan Mak is featured.
The Tri-County Vanguard
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-tcv
2 Kealakehe High School graduates earn prestigious US Presidential Scholars honor
Baker College freshman Zachariah Smith is featured.
Big Island Now
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-bin
SPORTS
Rice hosts Houston Christian in season opener
Rice's women's basketball team is scheduled to play Houston Christian University Nov. 2.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-ap
WBB: Huskies open 2026 season at Rice
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-hcu
Bulls fall to Rice on Friday
Rice's volleyball team shut out the University of South Florida 3-0 Oct. 30.
GoUSFBulls.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-usf
Charlotte falls at Rice
Rice's soccer team defeated the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 3-2 Oct. 30.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-uncc
Rice Owls faithful pack River Oaks, push Honours Gala near $7.5M
Rice Athletics' An Evening for Rice's Honour is featured.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-hh
Rice Athletics supporters give a hoot at spirited River Oaks soirée
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-cmh
100-year-old Sugar Land golfer able to swing again thanks to mobility device
Rice women's golf head coach Joanne Berglund is quoted.
FoGolf.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-fg
After years waiting, Pebble Hills' Gael Ochoa makes Rice history
Rice redshirt sophomore football player Gael Ochoa is featured.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (This article originally appeared in the El Paso Times.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-2-fwst