NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
How Christianity became a battleground in the Texas Senate race
Rice political science professor Mark Jones is quoted. Michael Emerson, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is also quoted in the first Newsweek article.
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-n
Texas GOP's bet on Latinos may backfire — how Democrats could seal the deal
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-n
Mark Jones on Texas and the 2026 midterm elections
C-SPAN.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-c
Not all Texas voters are created equal. Cornyn's could decide the Senate race
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-yn
Hobby School survey: Texas Republicans have strong advantage among rural voters, Democrats win Latino vote
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-uh
KLST News
KLST-TV (San Angelo, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-klst
KPRC Channel 2 News
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-kprc
French authorities mobilize ahead of planned protests
Rice sociology lecturer Craig Considine is interviewed about protests in France.
FoxNews.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-f
Congress should reassert its role in trade policy after the midterms
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the effects of AI-related investment on U.S. trade.
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-h
The question of regional security in the face of changing geopolitics
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
Gulf Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-gt
Gulf economies accelerate diversification as recession looms over Iran war
An article cites research into the Gulf Cooperation Council by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
South China Morning Post
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-scmp
HOUSTON/TEXAS
'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-26-kriv
HISD opens new Sunrise Center for families in need at Worthing High School
At least 10% of families in Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood have no access to a car, according to a study from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-hc
Houston's top dog and cat names for 2026 have been revealed
According to research from Rice's Kinder Institute, dogs were present in 73% of pet-owning households in the Houston area.
Fox26Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-f26
Rice is breaking ground on a massive new tower — but saving the trees first
Rice's Gateway Project is featured.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-c
Houston considers tighter rules on where gas stations can be built
An article cites research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston's zoning laws.
ABC13.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-a13
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
A broadcast features a collaborative survey from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into housing instability across the Houston region.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-ktrk
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
US-made material captures rare earths from wastewater with 100 times more iron present
An article features Rice research that developed a spongelike material to capture rare earth elements from industrial wastewater. Civil and environmental engineering professor Qilin Li is quoted.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-ie
Flexible metal-organic framework as solid-state battery electrolyte
An article features Rice research that developed a soft porous and flexible material that selectively allows the movement of lithium ions. Chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Stavroula Alina Kampouri is quoted.
Battery Power Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-bpo
Agellus Tank Robotics wins Best in Show at SPE Energy Startup Village Competition
The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship is mentioned.
Journal of Petroleum Technology
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-j
Syria's energy comeback could reshape Middle East oil and gas
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into Syria's oil and gas industry.
OilPrice.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-o
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Vinay Pai receives Rice's top engineering alumni award
Alumnus Vinay Pai, member of the Rice Board of Trustees, is featured, and Luay Nakhleh, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of Engineering and Computing, is quoted.
New India Abroad
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-nia
New study identifies 'challenge and opportunity' in 2D semiconductors
Rice materials science and nanoengineering professor Xuedan Ma is mentioned.
University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-ub
SPORTS
Vargas, Wang win singles titles at American Individual Championship
Rice's tennis teams hosted the American Conference Individual Championships Oct. 22-25. Rice senior Uma Bakaityte finished as the runner-up in women's singles.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-aa
Women's soccer topped in home finale
Rice's soccer team defeated Florida Atlantic University 3-0 Oct. 25.
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-fau
Volleyball falls to Rice in 5 sets
Rice's volleyball team defeated the University of North Texas 3-2 Oct. 23.
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-unt
Tulsa bounces back with 4-set victory at Rice
Rice's volleyball team lost to the University of Tulsa 3-1 Oct. 25.
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-tu
Messer’s 5 touchdowns lead Owls to nail-biting Homecoming win
Rice's football team fell to Florida Atlantic University 51-49 Oct. 24. Rice redshirt sophomore football player Gael Ochoa is featured on KTSM.
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-fau
Former Pebble Hills standout Gael Ochoa shines in first collegiate start for Rice
KTSM.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-ktsm
KTSM 9 News
KTSM-TV (El Paso, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-ktsm
FAU star receiver achieves historic feat with 5-TD performance
Clutch Points
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-cp
Rice backup QB set for first career start with Jacurri Brown doubtful with ankle injury
Clutch Points
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-cp
Owls' offenses fly as Florida Atlantic upstages Rice in 51-49 thriller
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in SB Nation.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-26-ys