FEATURED ITEMS
Latina named to top spot at Rice University's Kinder Institute
An article features Ruth López Turley, director of Rice's Houston Education Research Consortium, associate director of research at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, who will become the Kinder Institute's director next year when Bill Fulton steps down after eight years in the role. Other Rice community members quoted or mentioned include Rich Kinder, chairman of the institute's advisory board; President David Leebron; Provost Reginald DesRoches, who will assume the presidency next July; Richard Tapia, University Professor and the Maxfield-Oshman Professor in Engineering and a professor of computational and applied mathematics; Fred Higgs, the vice provost for academic affairs and the John and Ann Doerr Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Alexander Byrd, associate professor of history and Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Peter Rodriguez, dean of the Jones Graduate School of Business; and Vice President for Enrollment Yvonne Romero Da Silva. DesRoches is also mentioned in TCU 360.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the City/State section in the Dec. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-hc
New leadership on campus is around the corner
TCU 360
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-desroches
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Bob Dole, ex-Kansas senator, Senate Republican leader and presidential nominee, dies at 98
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is quoted.
The Washington Times (This article also appeared on the front page of the Dec. 6 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-brinkley
How new Texas law could impact what topics educators can discuss in classroom
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-jones
Rochelle Garza candidate to Texas attorney general
Fox 26 Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-jones
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-jones (This segment aired three times.)
KXXV-TV (Waco, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-jones (This segment aired 10 times.)
Styrofoam trash adds to antibiotic resistance crisis
An article features collaborative Rice research that found discarded polystyrene broken down into microplastics may contribute to a growing resistance to antibiotics. Pedro Alvarez, director of Rice's Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment and the George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is quoted.
Futurity (This article also appeared in Sustainability Times.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-alvarez
KBUU-FM (Los Angeles)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-microplastics (This segment aired twice.)
The health toll of poor sleep
An article cites a 2019 study by Rice and Northwestern University that found grieving spouses who reported sleeping poorly had high levels of chronic, body-wide inflammation, which can increase their susceptibility to heart disease and cancer.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-nyt
Minn. school district extends winter break over staffing issues, Tenn. universities can no longer require masks or COVID-19 vaccinations
A roundup mentions that Rice researchers have found proper heating will eliminate the virus that causes COVID-19 from a standard disposable surgical mask without degrading the mask itself.
AOL (This article originally appeared in Yahoo! Life.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-aol
Tech transfer efforts bear fruit
An article featuring Myrriah Chavez Tomar mentions she formerly worked at Rice in tech transfer, which commercializes academic research.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in the Albuquerque Journal, and it appeared in the Dec. 6 print edition of the Journal.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-yn
Countdown to college: Showing schools your love
Rice is mentioned.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Tribune News Service.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Events scheduled for the 23rd World Petroleum Congress at GRB
A roundup mentions that President David Leebron will be a speaker at the "Houston: Leading the Energy Transition" symposium as part of the World Petroleum Congress.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Dec. 6 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-leebron
Editorial: Rent relief shouldn't depend on ZIP code. Hear that, Montgomery County?
An editorial cites the 2021 Harris County and Houston State of Housing Report from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the Dec. 6 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-kinder-study
Southwest Airlines CEO reflects on carrier's 50th anniversary at San Antonio hotel where idea was born
Rice is mentioned.
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Business section in the Dec. 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-exp
How fintech co. Fair is helping with Afghan refugee resettlement
An article mentions that Manolo Sánchez is an adjunct instructor at Rice.
Houston Inno
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-hi
3 Houston innovators to know this week
A roundup featuring Jay Steinfeld mentions that he formerly taught at Rice.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-im
BROADCAST
Another hurricane season in the books: 'The Good, Bad and Ugly' of the week
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, participates in a roundtable discussion on last week's news.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-ho
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Fact-check: Did the US import oil from Saudi Arabia during Trump's presidency?
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-finley
3 questions for an Alt-Ac Coursera educator
An article mentions that Rice is collaborating on an energy justice course on Coursera.
Inside Higher Ed
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-ihe
Coinbase brought crypto to main street. Now Brian Armstrong wants to be your banker
Alumnus Brian Armstrong is featured.
Inc.
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-armstrong
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
A closer look at 'Remain in Mexico': Why did Biden reinstate MPP?
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Las Cruces Sun-News (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-payan
St. Joe Brick Works has foundation built on family
Rice is mentioned.
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-nola
What we can learn from Kennedy’s 'Camelot' to inspire the next generation of leaders
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy’s "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
Idaho Statesman (This article also appeared in the Dec. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-kennedy
SPORTS
VB: Rice falls in the NCAA second round
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was defeated by the University of Texas at Austin 3-0 Dec. 3 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Conference USA (A similar article also appeared in the Dec. 4 print edition of the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-vb
Rice vs. No. 2 Texas women's volleyball highlights
Big 12 Conference on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-big12
Sky's the limit: Behind Skylar Fields, Texas sweeps Rice and returns to NCAA's Sweet 16
Hook 'Em (This article also appeared in TexasSports.com.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-he
Bohls: Jerritt Elliott's Texas volleyball team isn't bashing or bragging, just winning
Hook 'Em (This article also appeared in TexasSports.com, Big12Sports.com, VolleyballMag.com and 247Sports.com.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-he
Six teams to watch in 2021 NCAA women's volleyball tournament
Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-si
Super senior at Rice University plays seventh football season
An article and broadcast features Owl Jovaun Woolford, who is enrolled in Rice’s Master of Global Affairs program. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted.
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston, and it appeared on KHOU's YouTube channel.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-woolford-bloomgren
Houston NFL player launches nonprofit to help expose student athletes to careers in STEM
An article features former Rice football player and alumnus Emmanuel Ellerbee, who launched the nonprofit Bee's Believers, which aims to promote the pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics among student athletes. Ellerbee currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online, and this segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-ellerbee
Geron scores 15 to carry Rice over Jarvis Christian 100-62
An article mentions that Rice's basketball team defeated Jarvis Christian College 100-62 Dec. 4.
ABC News (This Associated Press article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets, and it appeared in the Dec. 5 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-abc
Cal's defense rises up, hands USC fourth straight loss
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Southern California Sept. 3, 2022.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-ap
KABC-AM (Los Angeles)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-kabc (This segment aired twice.)
Austin Walter takes advantage of opportunity in emotional return home
Former Rice football player Austin Walter, who now plays for the New York Jets, is featured.
USA Today's JetsWire
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-walter
Jets’ Riley a sudden starter motivated by loss of Army buddy
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by Army in 2019.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-ap
Texas A&M women take 10 of 14 evens in the 159-102 win against Rice in Houston
An article mentions that Rice's swim team was defeated by Texas A&M University 159-102 Dec. 4.
SwimSwam (A similar article also appeared in TexAgs, The Eagle, KBTX Online and The Battalion.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-swim
No. 17 Hilltoppers set for South Carolina to open NCAA Tournament play
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was defeated by the University of South Carolina earlier this season.
WKUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-wku
North Carolina A&T volleyball player Fatimah Shabazz dies at age 22
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was forced to withdraw from the NCAA Tournament last April because of COVID-19 protocols.
The Charlotte Post
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-cp
Volleyball: NCAA Tournament second round preview — Western Kentucky
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was defeated by Western Kentucky University earlier this season.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-sbn
SF Giants sign former top prospect and others to MILB deals
An article features former Rice pitcher Jon Duplantier.
FanSided
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-fs
Men's basketball seeks fifth straight win
An article mentions that Rice's basketball team was defeated by Texas State University 80-69 Nov. 30.
The University Star
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-us
Solomon: For Summer Creek, there's agony but hardly defeat
Rice Stadium is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Dec. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-hc
Second Baptist falls in TAPPS Division II title game
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-hc
Katy holds off Summer Creek's comeback bid in regional final
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Dec. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-hc
Jacob Brown carries Paetow into state semifinals
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Sports page in the Dec. 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-hc
Summer Creek seniors enjoying historic season
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-hc
Lady Mavericks bounce back from slow start to win 73-65 over Rice University
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team was defeated by the University of Texas at Arlington 73-65 Dec. 4.
The Shorthorn
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-ts
Penn State football coach James Franklin discusses Outback Bowl matchup with Arkansas
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by the University of Arkansas 38-17 Sept. 4.
The Morning Call
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-mc
Texas Tech, Mississippi State selected to play in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by Mississippi State University in the 2013 Liberty Bowl.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in the Commercial Appeal, and it was mentioned in three broadcasts on WLBT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-yn
Whicker: Cincinnati proves the College Football Playoff is no closed shop
Rice is mentioned.
Press-Telegram
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-pt
Second Baptist School's Jordan Williams commits to Texas A&M
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-c2h
Early look at Auburn's bowl opponent, the Houston Cougars
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by the University of Houston 44-7 Sept. 11.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-247
Women's basketball takes winning streak to Cincinnati
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team won the Women’s National Invitation Tournament March 28 by defeating the University of Mississippi.
Ole Miss
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-om
Oklahoma State at Auburn women's basketball: How to watch, lineups, three things to know
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team was defeated by Oklahoma State University Nov. 20.
The Oklahoman
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-ok
Ducks earn four all-conference honors
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was defeated by the University of Oregon Sept. 2.
GoDucks.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-6-gd