Dateline Rice for Oct. 5, 2026

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

'Double-edged sword': Trump blitzes red states amid plunging popularity
Rice political science professor Mark Jones is quoted.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-usat
The Tejano singer trying to win back Latinos who voted for Trump, one quinceañera at a time
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-tg
Texas Gov. Abbott faces his toughest reelection test yet. Here are the headwinds
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-fwst
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-kriv

G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
Jim Krane, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-ap

FlyDubai attack adds new risks to Dubai's war-battered economy
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted. Ulrichsen also authored an article for Gulf Times.
The Wall Street Journal
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-wsj
With midterms approaching, Trump and Republicans likely to experience the 'six-year itch'
Gulf Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-gt

BBC World News America
Mark Finley, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the oil industry.
BBC World News
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-bbc

Forever chemicals in firefighting foam could become a useful resource for pharmaceutical chemistry
An article features Rice research that developed a method to capture fluorinated waste for recycling into silver fluoride. Chemistry professor James Tour is quoted.
Earth.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-e

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Rice University football stadium renamed 'First Community Stadium' under new 20-year deal
Rice Stadium is now First Community Stadium as part of a 20-year naming rights deal between Rice and Houston-based First Community Credit Union. First Community Credit Union is also the official financial institution of Rice Athletics.
ABC13.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-abc13
Rice Stadium gets new name in 20-year deal with First Community Credit Union
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-hh
First Community CU in 20-year naming rights deal with Rice University
TheCUDaily.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-cud
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-ktrk

Astros players criticize booing fans: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the week
Vivian Ho, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, joined a roundtable discussion of the week's news.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-hpm

Rice University launching dedicated master's degree program in artificial intelligence
Rice will begin offering a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree in the fall of 2027. Prospective students will be able to apply this year. Computer science professor Chris Jermaine is interviewed by KRIV.
Fox26Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-fox26
'NewsEdge'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-kriv

Butler School of Music hosts International Opera Competition
Nino Sanikidze, artist teacher of opera studies, is quoted.
The Daily Texan
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-dt

'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-5-kriv

AI and jobs (Oct. 2, 2026)
Rice psychological sciences professor Margaret Beier is interviewed about the use of AI in the workforce.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-hpm

Houston startup wants to fix the chaos of South Asian weddings
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the Houston area's Asian American residents.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-c

46th annual ABC13 Share Your Holidays Food Drive kicks off with help of Houston journalism students
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into food insecurity in Houston and Harris County.
ABC13.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-abc13

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Scientists find rare-earth compound with liquid crystal-like magnetic state
An article features Rice researched that found the material YbMnBi₂ retains directional spin fluctuations even after conventional magnetic order disappears. Physics professor Pengcheng Dai and graduate student Yaofeng Xie are quoted.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-ie

In 'The Sea Is Within Me,' a stunning Houston location creates a new mythology
Rice Cinema screened "The Sea Is Within Me" as part of the Houston Cinema Arts Festival Oct. 3.
MovieMaker.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-mm

Terasaki Institute wins up to $19.8M ARPA-H award to bioprint universal liver tissue
Rice contributed to the featured research.
Scienmag
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-s

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

College fair brings highly ranked schools to Durango for rural students
Pamela McInturff, associate director of admission, is quoted.
The Durango Herald
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-tdh

SPORTS

USC needs fierce finish for Trinity Forest Invitational outright title
Rice's men's golf team is competing in the Trinity Forest Invitational Oct. 4-6.
USC Annenberg Media
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-usc

Florida Atlantic drops four-set battle against Rice
Rice's volleyball team defeated Florida Atlantic University 3-1 Oct. 4.
FAUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-5-fau