FEATURED ITEMS
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry dies at 84
Several articles feature the late Larry McMurtry, alumnus and former Rice lecturer, who died March 25 at 84.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-mcmurtry
Larry McMurtry, novelist of the American West, dies at 84
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-mcmurtry
Larry McMurtry, award-winning novelist who pierced myths of his native Texas, dies at 84
The Washington Post (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-mcmurtry
Larry McMurtry, Oscar winner for 'Brokeback Mountain' and author of 'Lonesome Dove,' dies at 84
Variety (This article also appeared in the Chicago Tribune.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-mcmurtry
Legendary Texas author Larry McMurtry dies at 84
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-mcmurty
Texas literary giant Larry McMurtry dies at 84
The Dallas Morning News (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-mcmurtry
'Lonesome Dove' and 'Brokeback Mountain' writer Larry McMurtry dies at 84
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-mcmurtry
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
For people without internet service, getting a vaccination appointment can be difficult
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Health and Biosciences, is quoted.
Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio (This segment aired multiple times on over 800 affiliate radio stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-ho
Does it make sense for the US to keep borrowing despite a growing national debt?
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of its Center for Public Finance, is interviewed.
Texas Standard (This article also appeared in KUT Online, and it appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-diamond
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
SF6: The little gas that could … make global warming worse
An article calling for greater accounting of the widely used gas sulfur hexafluoride was co-authored by the following people at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy: Rachel Meidl, fellow in energy and environment, Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and minerals in the Center for Energy Studies, and student research assistant Diego De La Fuente.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-meidl-foss-delafuente
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Warren Buffett group lobbying Texas lawmakers for deal to build $8 billion worth of power plants for emergency use
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice faculty scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-cohan
Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business aims to hire amid program growth
Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is featured in a Q&A.
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-rodriguez
Stuck in neutral: How Houston ISD's turmoil stymied bold reforms for neediest students
An article mentions that Rice's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC) is conducting the Equity Project, which aims to help guide Houston Independent School District decision-making to improve equity for students of all backgrounds. Ruth López Turley, director of HERC, associate director of research at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-turley
Monarch Chamber Players head to Houston front porches this weekend
Alumna Rebecca Tobin, founder and clarinetist of the Monarch Chamber Players, is featured.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview" (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the March 26 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-tobin
Sewing: Interracial friendships are crucial to understanding each other and talking about race
An article mentions that the Rice Chinese Student Association led the fundraising campaign "Asian Youths for Black Lives Matter."
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-hc
Economic recovery depends on the state's investment in urban areas
An article mentions that Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research collaborated on a statewide policy agenda for managing a growing, urban Texas.
George W. Bush Presidential Center
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-kinder-inst
BROADCAST
Biden pushes for more cooperation from Mexico amid migrant surge
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
ABC 4 News Online (This Sinclair Broadcasting Group article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-payan
'It is an absolute crisis and disaster' | Cruz, Cornyn lead Republicans to the US-Mexico border
KHOU Online (This segment also aired twice on KHOU-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-payan
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is interviewed about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's refusal to comply with numerous organizations seeking messages he sent on personal devices under the Texas Public Information Act.
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-jones (This segment aired three times.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Does selfishness evolve? Ask a cannibal
Rice research on insects has revealed that less selfish behavior evolved under living conditions that forced individuals to interact more frequently with siblings. Co-author Volker Rudolf, professor of biosciences, is quoted and pictured.
Newswise
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-rudolf
It's a record year for MBA applications, driven up by coronavirus. But that means competition for a place is intensifying
George Andrews, associate dean of degree programs at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Find MBA
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-andrews
Study reveals how long-term infection and inflammation impairs immune response as we age
An article mentions that experts from Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Newswise
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-nw
RAIC names four international Honorary Fellows for 2021
An article featuring architect Tatiana Bilbao mentions that she formerly taught at Rice.
Archinect
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-arch
Kendall Hamilton, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with SHMG Orthopedics — sports medicine — Lake Drive
An article featuring Kendall Hamilton mentions that he has served as an assistant team physician for Rice.
ProNews Report
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-pnr
Lina Chiu, Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Alumna Lina Chiu is featured.
Crain's Chicago Business
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-chiu
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
History shows us that wealth taxes don’t work
An article cites a Center for Freedom and Prosperity study co-authored by John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of its Center for Public Finance, and George Zodrow, the Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Chair of Economics at Rice and a faculty scholar at the Baker Institute.
Los Angeles Daily News (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets and yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-diamond-zodrow
James Anthony Damico, longtime Amityville resident, US Navy veteran, dies at 88
An article featuring the late James Anthony Damico mentions that he was a former head of public services at Rice.
Amityville Record
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-ar
Love UI/UX design? Check out student-run FORGE Design Studios
An article mentions that a team from Rice will compete in Boston University's FORGE Design Studios Catalyst 2021 event, a nationwide virtual user interface/user experience "designathon," March 26-28.
BU Today
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-but
Rotary announces March Students of the Month
An article featuring high school student Ian Ainomugisha mentions that he hopes to study computer science at Rice.
The Brookings Register
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-br
UC Santa Cruz joins new consortium to ensure future of SlaveVoyages database
An article mentions that Rice is one of six partnering institutions in the SlaveVoyages consortium, which will continue to serve as a resource for new initiatives and broader public understanding of the history of slavery.
UC Santa Cruz News (This article also appeared in The Emory Wheel and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-ucsc
Talkin' Broncos win second place overall at national tournament
An article mentions that a team from Rice competed in the National Comprehensive Tournament debate competition March 18-21.
Boise State University News
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-bsun
Niles veteran-owned business named semifinalist in Veterans Business Battle
An article mentions Rice's Veterans Business Battle, which gives veterans an opportunity to pitch their business plans to a panel of investors for a chance at investments, business partnerships and prize money.
Leader Publications
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-rvbb
SPORTS
'Fox 40 Morning News'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's women's basketball team will play the University of Delaware March 26 in the semifinals of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
WDBD-TV (Jackson, Mississippi)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-wbb-wnit (This segment aired twice.)
Rice sues a former coach for $87,500 in breach of contract
An article reports that Rice has sued former assistant women's basketball coach Winston Gandy for breach of contract.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the March 26 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-hc
Clayton State hires 300-game winner Vince Alexander as head men's basketball coach
Former Rice assistant basketball coach Vince Alexander is featured.
News-Daily.com (This article also appeared in the Aiken Standard and The Post and Courier.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-nd
Altering the balance of power: Tennis seeks two crucial conference wins this weekend
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio earlier this season.
North Texas Daily
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-ntd
UAPB baseball heads to Texas for Lone Star Diamond Classic
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was defeated by Southern University March 21.
Deltaplex News
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-dn
A&M baseball looking for momentum as Georgia comes to town for weekend series
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team defeated Texas A&M University March 23.
247Sports.com (This article also appeared in The Advocate, WGAU and The Eagle.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-247
Men’s, women’s tennis ranking update
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team was defeated by Texas Tech University March 19.
Daily Toreador
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-dt
Southern Miss proves strength with upset win over North Texas
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Southern Mississippi March 28.
The Student Printz
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-sp
UTSA opens C-USA play at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio March 26-28.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-goutsa
Program record highlights opening day of Texas Relays
An article mentions Rice's Victor Lopez Invitational track and field meet March 25-27.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-uhc
No. 6 VB battles No. 2 Texas in Waco
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was defeated by Baylor University March 19.
BaylorBears.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-bb
Oklahoma coaching candidates: Grant McCasland, Paul Mills or Mark Turgeon could be fits to replace Lon Kruger
Former Rice assistant men's basketball coach Carlin Hartman is featured.
CBS Sports
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-cbs
After record-breaking indoor season, track and field team anticipates exciting outdoor slate
An article mentions that Rice athletes are competing in the Texas Relays March 25-27.
North Texas Daily
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-ntd
NEWS RELEASE
Rice announces tuition for 2021-22 academic year
Undergraduate tuition at Rice for the 2021-22 school year will be $52,070, an increase of $1,761 from the current year. Rice is frequently rated as one of the nation’s best values among private schools because its tuition tends to be lower than its peer research universities and its financial aid policies are regularly reviewed to keep its exceptional education affordable to students from a wide variety of cultural and economic backgrounds.
http://dateline.rice/mar-26-news-release-tuition