Dateline Rice for Dec. 1, 2023 | Rice News | News and Media Relations
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FEATURED ITEM
Rice University president unveils top priorities, research initiatives
An article features remarks made by President Reginald DesRoches at the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual State of Education, which highlighted Rice’s O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science, Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy program and Houston Methodist-Rice University Center for Human Performance that will be housed at Rice’s Tudor Fieldhouse.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-desroches
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Oil titan reshaping Texas GOP targets a $10 billion windfall
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Bloomberg (This article also appeared in 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-jones
Are school vouchers inevitably going to pass in once-resistant Texas House?
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared on the front page of the Dec. 1 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-jones
Shale driller CrownRock CEO has potential to reshape Texas politics with potential $10 billion Oxy sale
World Oil
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-jones
Venezuela to hold referendum on seizing part of Guyana — and its oil
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Center for the United States and Mexico, director of the Latin America Energy Program at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
Financial Times
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-monaldi
‘Brand Dubai’: how the city-state is using Cop28 climate talks to build influence
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-ulrichsen
The 4 final acts of Henry Kissinger
An article about the death of Henry Kissinger mentions that he was slated to participate in a moderated discussion between James Baker III, honorary chair of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and former U.S. secretary of state, and Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Baker Institute’s 30th anniversary gala Oct. 26.
New York Magazine
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-baker
‘KPRC Channel 2 News’
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-kprc
‘Hypervisible and invisible’: Olin College president discusses journey as a Black woman in engineering
An article featuring alumna Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering. Barabino was the first African American to receive a doctorate in chemical engineering at Rice.
The Boston Globe (This article also appeared on the front of the Business section in the Dec. 1 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-barabino
For a male sexual assault survivor, justice won in court does not equal healing
An article reports on alumnus Samuel Schultz, whose case against David Daniels and Scott Walters resulted in guilty pleas to the charge of sexual assault.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 100 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-schultz
It all started with a bottle of Shalimar
Rice is mentioned.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-nyt
Taylor Swift live updates: New Taylor Swift, Beyoncé reporters reveal how they landed their dream jobs
An article mentions that Rice is offering a course on the lyrical evolution of Taylor Swift.
New York Post
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-nyp
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University relocates its founder’s remains after reckoning with his ties to slavery
An article cites a statement by Rice that the remains of William Marsh Rice have been moved to a family plot in Glenwood Cemetery as landscaping work on the Academic Quadrangle begins. Jeff Falk, assistant vice president for strategic communications, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune (This article also appeared in UPI, UPI on MSN, UPI on Yahoo! News and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-falk
Rice University moves founder’s statue, remains in redesign of main courtyard after racial reckoning
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Dec. 1 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hc
The Houston commute (Dec. 1, 2023)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hpm
Rice relocates statue and remains of slave-owning founder: ‘The Good, Bad and Ugly’ of the week
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hpm
Tonight at 8 p.m. on KTRH: Gavin Newsom vs. Ron DeSantis
KTRH on Spreaker (This segment also aired on KTRH-AM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-ktrh
Beware of Medicare Advantage (Opinion)
Hagop Kantarjian, nonresident fellow in health policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-kantarjian
Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance,’ Eddie Murphy’s ‘Candy Cane Lane’ top list of new films
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen “Aalto” Dec. 1 and “Once I Moved Like the Wind Parts II and III” Dec. 2.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Dec. 1 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hc
WalletHub ranks Austin as ‘top college town in America’ for third year in a row
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 7 in the nation according to WalletHub.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-statesman
10+ can’t-miss Houston business and innovation events for December
A roundup mentions that Rice will host the Bayou City Bio Pulse Dec. 13.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-inno.map
McNay post a homecoming for art museum’s first curator of Latinx art
An article features alumna Mia Lopez.
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Dec. 1 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-lopez
The next Joel Osteen? Why Houston puts its faith in these 5 influencers
A roundup features alumnus and former Rice track and field athlete Vaughaligan Walwyn.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-walwyn
Openings and closings: Cocody debuts today, Artisans opens next week
An article mentions alumnus Edwin Bosso.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-bosso
BROADCAST
Houston councilmember on the ballot denies wrongdoing after being told to leave polling place
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online (This article also appeared in MSN and PiPa News.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-stein
’13 Eyewitness News’
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-stein (This segment aired twice.)
Mayoral showdown: Lee vs. Whitmire addressing community concerns this Sunday
An article mentions that Ruth López Turley, director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, will moderate a Houston mayoral runoff forum at the BakerRipley Ripley House Campus Dec. 3.
Fox 26 Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-turley
CW 39
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-turley
ABC News (Australia)
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the Cop28 climate conference.
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-krane (This segment also aired on more than 60 affiliate stations.)
KLBJ-AM (Austin)
Gary Hale, nonresident fellow in drug policy and Mexico studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about human smuggling by Mexican cartels.
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hale
‘Dragonfly TV’
A broadcast features Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology, professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering and professor of chemistry, materials science and nanoengineering and civil and environmental engineering.
KTBY-TV (Anchorage, Alaska)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-wong
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Exploring the cutting-edge research on quantum materials
An article mentions that Rice recently hosted the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Symposium on Extreme Quantum Materials. Rice faculty members mentioned include: Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Randy Hulet, the Fayez Sarofim Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Han Pu, professor of physics and astronomy and associate chair for the graduate program; Ming Yi, assistant professor of physics and astronomy; Boris Yakobson, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Engineering and professor of materials science and nanoengineering and chemistry; Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy; and Doug Natelson, professor of physics and astronomy, electrical and chemical engineering and materials science and nanoengineering.
SpaceScope.one
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-space.scope
Notes from the field: the National Wastewater Surveillance System’s Centers of Excellence contributions to public health action during the respiratory virus season — four U.S. jurisdictions, 2022-23
An article mentions that Kathy Ensor, the Noah G. Harding Professor of Statistics and director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s Urban Data Platform, contributed to the featured research.
CDC
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-ensor
Oil, natural gas companies urged to pay greater attention to energy transition opportunities
An article features a report co-authored by experts at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Natural Gas Intelligence
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-ngi
Archaeology now brings ‘Poetry and Music: Gilgamesh, an Ancient Voice’ to Rice University
An article mentions that Rice’s Glasscock School for Continuing Studies will host a reading of ‘The Epic of Gilgamesh’ Dec. 5.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-bw
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
‘Mission impossible’: Gaza humanitarian envoy David Satterfield’s high-stakes diplomacy
A caption mentions that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in conversation with David Satterfield, director of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and U.S. Department of State’s Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, Oct. 3.
Jewish Insider (This article also appeared in the Insider’s “Daily Kickoff” newsletter.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-satterfield
U.S. takes further action against cartel-linked timeshare fraud network
Nathan Jones, nonresident scholar in drug policy and Mexico studies in the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Mexico News Daily
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-jones
Earth-like planets could form even in the harshest environments, study reports
An article mentions that Megan Reiter, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, contributed to the featured research.
Penn State News
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-reiter
Music with the Master piano concert to benefit Trinity Pipe Organ Restoration Fund
An article features Thomas Jaber, professor of piano at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music.
The Natchez Democrat
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-jaber
Quotes: 8 famous quotes that changed history
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy’s “moon speech,” which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
Philippine News
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-pn
Harmonizing theory and practice: Dr. Ali Shahbaz Raja’s profound impact on medicine and beyond
An article features alumnus Ali Shahbaz Raja.
The Ritz Herald
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-raja
SPORTS
Rice earns 98-78 victory against UT Martin
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s basketball team defeated the University of Tennessee at Martin 98-78 Nov. 30.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-ap
UT Martin men’s basketball sets season high for 3-pointers but drops 98-78 decision at Rice
UTMSports.com (A similar article also appeared in FanSided.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-utm
‘Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina’
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-kriv
‘KPRC Channel 2 News’
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-kprc (This segment aired twice.)
Texas or Bama? Candidates for the Houston job?: Ask the Texpert
Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren is mentioned.
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-bloomgren
Evee leads Rice against Houston Christian after 29-point outing
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s basketball team is slated to play Houston Christian University Dec. 2.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-ap
MBB: Huskies face off Monday with Frogs in Fort Worth
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hcu
Women’s basketball welcomes Rice to the Dugan Wellness Center
An article mentions that Rice’s women’s basketball team is slated to play Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Dec. 2.
GoIslanders.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-gi
2023 FBS G5 college football bowl game projections, including the Peach Bowl, Frisco Bowl and more
An article about college football bowl projections mentions Rice.
HERO Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hero
No. 19 Aggie women continue strong start to season with dual meet win over Rice
An article mentions that Rice’s swim team lost to Texas A&M University in a meet Nov. 28.
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-swim.swam
Cignetti named 30th head football coach at Indiana University
Former Rice assistant football coach Curt Cignetti is featured.
ABC 57 Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-abc57
Lady Raiders ready for Houston Christian
An article mentions that Rice’s women’s basketball team defeated Houston Christian University 70-38 Nov. 6.
TexasTech.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-texas.tech
No. 6/5 men’s hoops set for Big East-Big 12 battle on Friday
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s basketball team is slated to play the University of Houston Dec. 6.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-uhc
The evolution of quarterback Jace Wilson, 2023 SWAC Newcomer of the Year
An article mentions that Rice’s football team defeated Texas Southern University Sept. 16.
Sports Illustrated’s HBCU Legends
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-si.hbcu
UConn football team’s leading receiver Justin Joly among Huskies entering transfer portal
An article mentions that Rice’s football team lost to the University of Connecticut 38-31 Oct. 7.
CT Insider
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-cti
Big 12 basketball November recap
An article mentions that Rice’s men’s basketball team lost to the University of Texas at Austin 80-64 Nov. 15.
BlueGoldSports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-bgs
Jonathon Brooks nabs All-Big 12 second team despite injury
An article mentions that Rice’s football team lost to the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
USA Today’s Longhorns Wire
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-lw
Standing between Texas and a Big 12 title is another three-down lineman, three-safety defense
On3.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-on3
Texas ‘went the extra step’ to land coveted RB commit Christian Clark
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-247
Saturday’s Big 12 title game gives Texas another shot at the challenging 3-3-5 Joker defense
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-247
Week 13 football: what to watch (conference championships)
An article mentions that Rice’s football team lost to Southern Methodist University 36-31 Nov. 4.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-sbn
SMU turns to Kevin Jennings for biggest game in four decades
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-dctf
UCLA and USC football transfer portal tracker: Who’s in and who’s out?
An article mentions last year’s football game between Rice and the University of Southern California.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-ys
JMU coaching candidates: five coaches who would be a good fit for JMU football
An article features former Rice assistant football coach Jerry Mack.
HERO Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hero
Houston Cougars basketball preview: at Xavier in Big East-Big 12 Battle
An article mentions former Rice basketball player Quincy Olivari.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-1-hc
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