NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
To survive climate change, plants can't just get up and move
An article features collaborative Rice research that suggests climate change may accelerate a decrease of ecosystem biodiversity due to the loss of seed-hauling animals that help move plants over time. Rice ecologist Evan Fricke is quoted and interviewed.
NPR (This article also appeared in more than 50 affiliate websites, and this segment aired on more than 950 radio stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-fricke
Loss of seed-hauling animals spells trouble for plants in warming world
Science (Similar articles also appeared in over 100 other media outlets, and it was featured on the cover of the Jan. 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-fricke
Lost birds and mammals spell doom for some plants
Bioengineer.org (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-fricke
Plants at risk of extinction as climate crisis disrupts animal migration
The Guardian (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Jan. 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-fricke
Zaden van bomen steeds minder ver verspreid
De Standaard (An English translation is not available. Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Jan. 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-fricke
Abbott vs. O'Rourke: Race for Texas governor heats up in Houston as candidates trade attacks
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 KHOU Online and yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-jones
Texas regulators lower electric price cap to $5,000 per megawatt hour
ChooseEnergy.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-jones
'NewsWest 9'
KWES-TV (Odessa, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-jones
La reforma eléctrica pone en riesgo la inversión y los bolsillos de las familias: Expertas
Miriam Grunstein, contributing expert and scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
El Financiero (An English translation is not available. This article also appeared on the front of the Economia section in the Jan. 14 print edition, and it appeared online in Entrelineas.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-grunstein
Elite colleges are accused of price-fixing. Experts say they have a different wealth problem.
A federal lawsuit names Rice among 16 universities and colleges accused of working together to reduce the financial aid they give to students.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-usatoday
Cinco obras internacionales de Ricardo Bofill
An architecture roundup features Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
ElPeriodico.com (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-elp
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Why you need to fight for more affordable health insurance
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences, authored an article.
Houston Business Journal (This article appeared in the Jan. 14-22 print and digital editions.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-ho
Experts say it could be months before COVID pill supply catches up to demand
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-gantz
Opinion: Moderate Republican silence on Trump is understandable
A letter to the editor authored by alumna Jean Tanner mentions a story about student privacy concerns over Rice's live stream camera. Duncan College junior Sammi Johnson and Jones College junior Anna Rajagopa are quoted in ABC 13, and Rajagopa is interviewed by KTRK.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This roundup also appeared on the front of the Opinion page in the Jan. 14 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-johnson-rajagopa
Rice University's new livestream camera causes controversy and raises safety concerns from students
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired seven times on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-johnson-rajagopa
Rice's monthly 'streakers' at odds with camera fixed on quad
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-rajagopa
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-rajagopa (This segment aired twice.)
Jennifer Johnson Cano finally makes her HGO debut
Alumna Jennifer Johnson Cano, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview" (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Jan. 14 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-cano
Tuberculosis vaccine could assist future COVID-19 vaccine development
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
University of Houston News (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-uhn
BROADCAST
In-Depth: Texas and the new race for space
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy’s "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
ABC 25
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-kennedy
'KHOU 11 News'
A broadcast features a shot overlooking Rice's campus.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-khou
'Great Day Houston'
Alumnus Ryan Levy is featured.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-khou
'CW 39'
A local meteorology broadcast mentions Rice climatological research into how climate change may affect precipitation.
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-kiah
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice Architecture welcomes new faculty
An article features new Rice School of Architecture faculty members Amna Ansari, visiting critic; Curtis Davis, lecturer; Ann Lui, the Cullinan Visiting Professor; and Yen Ha, the Smith Visiting Critic.
e-Flux
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-eflux
Adelaide Boedecker joins Choral Artist's 'A Night at the Opera,' Feb. 20
An article features alumnus Calvin Griffin and mentions that he studied under Stephen King, the Lynette S. Autrey Chair of Voice at the Shepherd School of Music.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-griffin-king
Russian gas boost fuels Moscow’s China pivot
Anna Mikulska, nonresident fellow in energy studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Hellenic Shipping News
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-mikulska
Research shows childhood abuse can lead to poor stress management, worse health in adults
An article features collaborative Rice research that found people who suffer abuse or neglect as children may have trouble managing stress later in life. Co-authors Christopher Fagundes, associate professor in psychological sciences, and graduate student Michelle Chen are quoted.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-fagundes-chen
Recycled cathode components improve battery performance
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
Engineering360
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-e360
Igarashi named Skylab Architecture senior associate
Alumna Reiko Igarashi is featured.
DJC Oregon
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-igarashi
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Dynak announces retirement from Ucross
An article mentions that Rice has partnered with Ucross fellowships, which award two-week residencies at the foundation's 20,000-acre Wyoming ranch.
Sheridan Press
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-sp
SPORTS
Hamilton lifts Western Kentucky over Rice 80-66
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team was defeated by Western Kentucky University 80-66 Jan. 13.
ABC News (This Associated Press article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets and the Jan. 14 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-abc
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-kprc
WNKY-TV (Bowling Green, Kentucky)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-wnky (This segment aired four times.)
WNKY-TV (Bowling Green, Kentucky)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-wnky
WKU win streak reaches six games after defeating Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team was defeated by Western Kentucky University 78-61 Jan. 13.
College Heights Herald
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-chh
Abdelgawad leads Lady Tops past Rice 78-61
Bowling Green Daily News
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-bgdn
Stratford alum Andrew Luck announced as a member of the 2022 class of the College Football Hall of Fame
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-hc
CBS 12 Athlete of the Week — Suncoast's Guilianna Johnston
An article featuring Guilianna Johnston mentions that she has committed to play soccer at Rice.
CBS 12 Online
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-cbs12
J.P. Abercrumbie named executive associate athletics director for culture and engagement
J.P. Abercrumbie, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer for Rice's athletics department, is featured.
UND.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-und
Track and field opens 2021-22 indoor season on Friday
An article mentions that Rice's track and field team will be competing in an indoor meet Jan. 14.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-uhc
Mean Green downs Thundering Herd, 64-54
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play Marshall University Jan. 15 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
HerdZone.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-hz
Football completes defensive coaching staff
An article features D.J. Eliot, former Rice assistant football coach.
OwlSports.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-eliot
UAB rallies from 11-point deficit; dominates second half in rout of FIU
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 85-80 Jan. 8.
AL.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-al
Meet the Oregon Ducks coaching staff: Dan Lanning and his assistants
Former Rice football player Drew Mehringer is featured.
The Register-Guard
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-rg
Clock is ticking: When will Mike Norvell, FSU football again contend for titles?
Rice football is mentioned.
Tallahassee Democrat
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-td
NEWS RELEASE
Rice physicist Pengcheng Dai wins superconductivity award
Rice physicist Pengcheng Dai and two European physicists have won the 2022 Heike Kamerlingh Onnes Prize, one of the leading awards for experimental research in superconductivity.
http://dateline.rice/jan-14-news-release-dai