NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Iran-backed militants are tightening the screws on Saudi Arabia's crown prince
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted. Ulrichsen also authored an op-ed in Gulf Times.
The Wall Street Journal
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-wsj
Is Burnham's bounce in the polls the start of something significant?
Gulf Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-gt
Can Saudi Arabia's 2034 FIFA World Cup survive the Middle East's escalating wars?
South China Morning Post
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-scmp
The US announces new sanctions on the International Criminal Court
Mark Finley, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the global oil industry.
BBC Newshour (Finley joins the show near the 30:30 mark.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-bbc
Mike Tyson reacted strongly to Zelensky's comments about President Trump
Vietnam.vn
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-v
Dems' blue wave isn't nearly as likely as some think: Pollsters
Rice political science professor Matthew Tyler is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Independent.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-msn
The big unknown behind Democrats' polling leads
Axios
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-a
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University launches new venture fund for university-affiliated startups
Rice has launched the One Giant Leap Ventures Fund I, which will invest in the university's spinouts and alumni-founded startups.
Innovation Map
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-im
Texas' space industry is booming. Now it needs the workers to build it
David Sholl, executive vice president for research, is quoted, and the Rice Space Institute is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-hc
Houston families face high costs preparing for disasters. Here's how to get ready on a budget
An article features research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into household disaster preparedness in the Houston area. The institute's Daniel Potter is quoted.
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-c2h
'What's Your Point?'
Bill King, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, joined a roundtable discussion of politics.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-kriv
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
Rice political science professor Mark Jones is interviewed about the use of AI in political ads.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-ktrk
TMCO's new season celebrates Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
Rice's Shepherd School of Music Chorale will perform with the Texas Medical Center Orchestra during its “A Celebration of Joy,” Oct. 24.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-jhv
Assessing the state takeover of HISD, a report finds it wanting
Rice graduate student Jasmin Lee is mentioned.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-hp
7 ways Black Houstonians are getting played
An article cites research into the Houston area by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-d
Why was Felix Tijerina's queso so different? Houston still wonders
Katharine Shilcutt, director of communications for the Office of Research, is quoted.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-c
Houston energy startups named finalists for 2026 Innovation Awards
Rice entrepreneurship lecturer Al Danto and Kyle Judah, executive director of Lilie, have been named finalists for the Houston Innovation Awards' Mentor of the Year.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-echtx
New statewide plan aims to eliminate cervical cancer in Texas by 2032
Rice is mentioned.
Innovation Map
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-im
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Why women of color leave admissions work — and what institutions can do
Bridget Adiukwu, deputy director of the Office of Access and Institutional Excellence, is featured.
Higher Ed Dive
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-hed
LLM-inspired study sheds light on how brain cells encode the meaning of words
An article features collaborative Rice research that investigated how groups of brain cells encode the meaning of words.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-mx
Neuroscience AI research reveals how the human brain processes spoken words
ARY News
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-an
Diesel crunch deepens as shipping costs squeeze global oil trade
An article mentions the annual energy summit held by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Hellenic Shipping News
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-hsn
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
These Northeastern professors are 'sculpting' radio waves
Rice contributed to the featured research.
Northeastern Global News
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-ngn
Scotland native part of Salve Regina team that took home honors in national competition
Rice is mentioned.
The Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-tc
Texas A&M helps launch National Census Bureau education initiative
Texas A&M University's College of Arts and Sciences
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-tamu
SPORTS
Tigers fall to Owls in 4 sets in Houston
Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of Memphis 3-1 Oct. 11.
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-um
Wichita State falls to Rice in 3 sets
Rice's volleyball team swept Wichita State University 3-0 Oct. 9.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-wsu
Pirates battle for 2-2 draw against Rice
Rice's soccer team played East Carolina University to a 2-2 draw Oct. 11.
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-ecu
ECU wins American Conference opener over Rice, 28-12
Rice's football team lost to East Carolina University 28-12 Oct. 10.
ECUPirates.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-ecu
ECU vs. Rice Saturday kickoff moved up due to weather concerns
WITN.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-witn
Tulsa visits Rice in AAC play
Rice's football team is scheduled to host the University of Tulsa Oct. 17.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-12-ap