FEATURED ITEM
New Rice University president Reginald DesRoches marks first days with tradition
An article features President Reginald DesRoches and mentions his daughter, Rice soccer player Shelby DesRoches, alumna Lynorra Grant and former president David Leebron. It highlights Reginald DesRoches' accomplishments as provost, which included overseeing the establishment of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and numerous partnerships and programs across Houston.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the July 14 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-desroches
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Is it up to employees to fix the remote-work promotion gap?
An article quotes Scott Sonenshein, the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
BBC
http://dateline.rice/july-14-sonenshein
NASA telescope reveals never-before-seen details, heralding new era of astronomy
Christopher Johns-Krull, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
Buenos Aires Times (This Bloomberg article appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-krull
'For All Mankind' reminds us that little changes can have big consequences
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962. Late alumnus Jerry Woodfill is featured in El Actual.
National Post (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-np
Kennedy Center Crowns 50th anniversary season with permanent new JFK exhibit, Bernstein's MASS and continued investment in social impact
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/july-14-bw
Recordando al ingeniero de la NASA Jerry Woodfill, la inspiración detrás de '13 cosas que salvaron al Apolo 13'
El Actual (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-woodfill
This device may nudge your brain into deep sleep
An article mentions that Rice is collaborating on a "brain-clearing" device.
The Washington Post (This article appeared in the July 14 print edition of the Windsor Star and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-wapo
Oil and gas investor's happy place, brought to you by the letters M and A
An article mentions that Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted a talk about recent quarterly oil markets.
Yahoo! News (This Hart Energy article also appeared in Yahoo! Finance.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-yn
Rosa Ávalos-Warren: La peruana que de niña vendía higos en la calle y hoy trabaja en la NASA
Alumna Rosa Ávalos-Warren is featured.
MSN Noticias Perú (An English translation is not available. This La República article appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-lr
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Has Texas finally found its William Faulkner
Kiese Laymon, the Libby Shearn Moody Professor of Creative Writing and English, is mentioned.
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/july-14-laymon
Investor purchases of single-family homes grow in The Woodlands area
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the institutional investment of homes in Montgomery County.
Community Impact Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/july-14-cin
Smog levels in Texas surge during heat wave, bringing worst summer air quality in a decade
An article cites a 2017 Rice study that found that Houston pollution disproportionately affected Black and Latino children.
The Texas Tribune (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-textrib
BROADCAST
Here's how Houstonians can submit their own redistricting plans for council to consider
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.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-jones
Abbott leads Beto O'Rourke by 5 points, poll finds
Texarkana Gazette (This Dallas Morning News article also appeared in the July 14 print edition, and it appeared in 10 other media outlets and yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-jones
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-jones
ERCOT makes second call for conservation this week, issues energy 'watch' for projected shortage Wednesday
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
NBC DFW (This segment also aired on KXAS-TV in Fort Worth, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-cohan
As inflation hits 9.1%, bigger rate hikes are possible, economists say
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and director of its Center for Public Finance, is quoted.
Fox 26 Online (This segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-diamond
Architectural historian Stephen Fox to speak at Brenham Heritage Museum lecture July 25
An article featuring Stephen Fox, lecturer of architecture, mentions that he will give the talk "A Journey through Texas: Interpreting a State through its Architecture" as part of the Brenham Heritage Museum's Seth McMeans Lecture Series July 25.
KWHI Online
http://dateline.rice/july-14-fox
Get plugged into Houston's art scene: These are 8 places to bring out the creative in you
A roundup features James Turrell's "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/july-14-c2h
'John Tesh Radio Show'
A broadcast mentions Rice research that found clean environments lead to more ethical behavior.
KPLA-FM (Columbia, Missouri)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-tesh (This segment aired on more than 300 affiliate stations across the U.S. and Canada.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Best advice for online MBAs
A roundup features alumnus Juventino Uriarte, a graduate from at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Poets & Quants (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-uriarte
DOE announces finalists of Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize
An article mentions that a research team from Rice developing a highly selective electrodialysis for lithium extraction is a finalist in the Department of Energy's $4 million competition to develop direct lithium extraction technologies for application to geothermal brines in California's Salton Sea and Imperial Valley.
Green Car Congress (This article also appeared in Think Geoenergy.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-gcc
Protesters take demand for justice for Jalen Randle to Houston PD headquarters
An article cites Rice research on police oversight groups in Texas' major cities.
Liberation
http://dateline.rice/july-14-liberation
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Richland Academy of the Arts appoints Michael Benson as new executive director
An article featuring alumnus Michael Benson, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music, mentions that he studied under Robert Roux, professor of piano and chair of keyboard.
Richland Source (This article appeared in the July 14 print edition of the Shelby Daily Globe and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-benson-roux
SPORTS
'Full Court 21'
Broadcaster and alumna Rosey Edeh interviews former Rice basketball player Will Strickland about his program Full Court 21.
CTV News Live Ottawa (This segment also aired on CTV in Canada.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-edeh-strickland
Preseason All-C-USA teams
A roundup features Rice football players Ari Broussard, Ikenna Enechukwu and Gabe Taylor.
Game Haus
http://dateline.rice/july-14-gh
Houston-area players to watch in MLB draft
An article features former Rice baseball player Brandon Deskins.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-deskins
The Oaks Country Club to hold Texas State Open qualifying tournament
An article quotes former Rice golfer Scott Wagoner.
Herald Banner
http://dateline.rice/july-14-wagoner
2023 NFL draft prospect \interview: Antonio Montero, LB, Villanova University
Former Rice football player Antonio Montero is featured.
NFL Draft Diamonds
http://dateline.rice/july-14-nfl
Hard fought road to the sweet 16 at the USTA National Clays in Delray Beach
An article featuring Kabeer Kapasi mentions that he has committed to play tennis at Rice.
CBS12.com (This article also appeared in Tennis-TourTalk.com.)
http://dateline.rice/july-14-cbs12
Dylan Ennis officially joins Galatasaray
An article features former Rice basketball player Dylan Ennis.
BasketNews.com
http://dateline.rice/july-14-ennis
Saban wants Alabama balance, not competitive balance
Rice is mentioned.
Sports Illustrated's All Hogs
http://dateline.rice/july-14-si
Michigan dips into Texas to add Rivals250 EDGE Enow Etta to 2023 class
Rivals
http://dateline.rice/july-14-rivals
This week in TXHSFB recruiting presented by Chicken Express
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/july-14-dctf
Alex Rychwalski | Money trumps tradition, and it's nothing new
Cumberland Times-News
http://dateline.rice/july-14-ctn
2022 SEC Media Days: When each team will take the podium
A caption mentions the 2021 football game between Rice and the University of Arkansas.
Roll Tide Wire
http://dateline.rice/july-14-rtw
Sam Houston to play at UCF in 2024
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Sam Houston State University Aug. 31, 2024.
FBSchedules.com
http://dateline.rice/july-14-fbs
NEWS RELEASE
SARS-Arena reveals hidden hooks in virus
Vaccines may need to dig a little deeper to stop SARS-CoV-2. Rice researchers are providing a new shovel. The lab of computer scientist Lydia Kavraki at Rice's George R. Brown School of Engineering has introduced a program to look for conserved parts of proteins of the virus that causes COVID-19. These parts could help develop future vaccines.
http://dateline.rice/july-14-news-release-kavraki