NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ap
Is this the year Texas Democrats break their long losing streak in statewide elections?
Rice political science professor Mark Jones is quoted.
The National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-nnd
Greg Abbott is spending big to turn Harris County 'dark red.' Will he get his money's worth?
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-hc
In race to lead Texas agriculture department, Sheets and Tucker clash on data centers, credentials
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-tt
Talarico to appear in CNN Town Hall amid tight Texas Senate race
KVUE.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-kvue
As Hinojosa stages debate at Governor's Mansion, Texas Gov. Abbott defends decision not to debate
KVUE.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-kvue
Outspent and unknown, Democrat Vikki Goodwin gives Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick his toughest race yet
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-tt
It's all systems go for Fort Bend County elections
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-hp
Hobby School survey: Mealer has 6-point lead in 9th Congressional District race
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-uh
What a Democratic governor could mean for Texas
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ts
As Medicare open enrollment begins, millions of seniors will have to pick a new plan
Vivian Ho, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-m
Analysis — Oil shipping costs spike, lifting prices from pump to grocery
Kenneth Medlock, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Investing.com (This article originally appeared in Reuters.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-i
Oil shipping costs spike 9 times to $40.50 a barrel as US-Japan tanker trip hits $81 million
Hindustan Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ht
Oil shipping costs surge, raising fuel and food prices
Channel8.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-c8
Soaring oil shipping costs: Is Indonesia affected?
IDN Financials
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-idn
Broward to discuss temporary ban on new large-scale data centers
An article cites the U.S. Data Centers and Infrastructure map run by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Axios Hollywood
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ah
Broward Commissioner pushes one-year freeze on giant data centers
Hoodline Miami
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-hm
Greenberg hasn't won mayor race yet; Louisville has a choice | Opinion
Joel Goza, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
Lexington Herald-Leader
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-lhl
Academy of Natural Sciences supporters rally to push for reopening
Rice biosciences professor Kory Evans is quoted.
MetroPhiladelphia.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-mp
Explosion, fuel leak: 2 Syrian pipelines damaged in fresh blow to war-hit energy network
An article cites research into Syria's oil industry by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
The Times of India
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ti
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University launches AI initiative, plans to hire 75 faculty
Rice is expanding its academic and research focus on artificial intelligence with 75 faculty hires, a new master's degree and a dedicated space for industry collaborations in the Ion District.
Innovation Map
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-im
Houston researcher explains why prices may stay high even after inflation declines
Daniel Potter of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research is quoted.
ABC13.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-abc13
5 minority-founded startups shaping the future of Houston innovation
An article features HEXASpec, which was spun out of Rice research.
Innovation Map
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-im
Meet Houston's go-to Desi wedding vendor network
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the Houston area's Asian American population.
CourierTexas.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ct
Opening closed doors: Jacqueline Garcia on the importance of Latinos in medicine
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into food insecurity in Houston and Harris County.
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-dc
Houston homebuyers face an affordability squeeze as city grant money runs dry
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston and Harris County renters.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-hh
Houston emergency officials join 4,000 disaster pros at GRB Expo
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into recovery efforts in the Houston area a year after Hurricane Beryl hit the city in July 2024.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-hh
Fort Worth Education Partnership report says 83% of Tarrant County grads are college ready; real number may be half that
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into college prep courses in Texas.
Hoodline Dallas
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-hd
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Dense polymer membranes hide interconnected nanopore networks, scientists find
An article features Rice research into dense polymer membranes.
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-s
For Vanessa Sanchez, your sweater is an engineering problem
Rice mechanical engineering professor Vanessa Sanchez is featured.
American Physical Society
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-aps
Engineered enzyme could improve detection of HIV and other viruses
An article features Rice research that developed an improved version of Cas13a that could make it easier to detect HIV and other RNA viruses in blood and environmental samples. Biosciences professor Yang Gao and graduate student Seye Oladeji are quoted.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-p
This one breakthrough could revolutionize HIV detection — and stop the next pandemic
The Tech Edvocate
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-te
Quantum 3D ion trap combines chip and blade designs
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a three-dimensional ion trap that could make quantum systems easier to study. Physics and astronomy professor Guido Pagano, research professor Roman Zhuravel and graduate student Abhishek Menon are quoted.
Quantum Zeitgeist
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-qz
UL10: Department stores reimagined
An article features the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Real Estate Co.
Urban Land
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ul
Rice University explores Indigenous art and technology
An article features "Radiant Geometries: Vectors of Knowledge from the Indigenous Americas" on display at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts through Dec. 19.
USA Art News
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-uan
'Radiant Geometries' illuminates teachings and technologies in the Indigenous Americas
ThisIsColossal.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-tic
A pen-sized AI microscope could help doctors catch cancer earlier
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a compact, AI-powered hand-held endomicroscope named PrecisionView.
StudyFinds
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-sf
IEEE CS and ACM honor Daniel Reed with 2026 Ken Kennedy Award
An article features the Ken Kennedy Award, named in honor of the founder of Rice's computer science program and the namesake of Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute.
IEEE Computer Society
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ieeecs
CITGO's nonprofit foundation helps deliver more than 900,000 meals
Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research is mentioned.
CStoreDecisions.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-csd
JHTV's Myra Norton on getting Hopkins science out of the lab
An article mentions the Rice Business Plan Competition.
Robot Today
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-rt
Engineers at Penn State contribute to national $20M liver bioprinting project
Rice is contributing to the featured research.
Penn State University News
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-psu
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
University celebrates Eva Andrei's Kavli Prize and a career of discovery
Rice electrical and computer engineering professor Naomi Halas spoke at a symposium honoring Rutgers University physicist Eva Andrei.
Rutgers Today
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-rt
Calming strings at core of concert
An article mentions the late Ken Goldsmith, former Rice violin professor.
Cody Enterprise
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ce
LCC Fighting Smelt make waves with top-4 finish at debate tournament
An article mentions that Rice competed in the Steve Hunt Classic speech and debate tournament.
The News Tribune
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-nt
SPORTS
Host Owls claim women's victory at annual Rice Fall Splash, Loyola New Orleans top men's field
Rice's women's swimming and diving team won the Owls' Rice Fall Splash held Oct. 9-10.
SwimSwam.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ss
Niedermeier brace earns road result for Mean Green
Rice's soccer team played the University of North Texas to a 3-3 draw Oct. 15.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-unt
2026 Week 7 preview: Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Rice Owls
Rice's football team is scheduled to host the University of Tulsa Oct. 17.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ys
Tulsa set for Saturday conference clash at Rice
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-16-ut