FEATURED ITEMS
Kinder Foundation gives Rice University institute $50 million grant
An article features the Kinder Foundation's $50 million endowment grant to Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, which will help the institute improve lives in the Houston area through data, research, engagement and action. Ruth López Turley, director of the Kinder Institute, is quoted in both articles, and President Reginald DesRoches is quoted in the Houston Business Journal.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-turley
Kinder Foundation gives $50M grant to Rice University's Kinder Institute
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-turley-desroches
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Midwest gasoline prices surge following deadly BP refinery fire
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
Bloomberg (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-finley
Can a rare bird's enzyme improve human health?
An article features collaborative Rice research that shows the rare crested ibis is the only bird known to naturally produce sulfotyrosine, a mutant of the standard amino acid tyrosine. Co-author Han Xiao, the Norman Hackerman-Welch Young Investigator and assistant professor of chemistry, biosciences and bioengineering, is quoted. Co-author Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Science, professor of chemistry, of biochemistry and cell biology, of physics and astronomy and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-xiao-wolynes
Columbia Business School reimagines its future with a new campus
An article mentions Rice's Sarofim Hall for Visual and Dramatic Arts.
Bloomberg (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-bloomberg
Manchin's drilling bill offers climate win: Elements by Liam Denning
An article cites research by the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Bloomberg (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-bloomberg
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice president shares his immigrant story for AJC event
An article featuring President Reginald DesRoches mentions that he spoke at the America's Table sponsors' dinner Sept. 18.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-desroches
Baylor St. Luke's challenges show why competition does little to lower the cost of health care
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, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Sept. 23 print edition, and it appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-ho
While US gasoline prices end a 98-day decline, here in Texas, the slide continues
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Dallas Morning News (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-krane
Queer things to do, Sept. 22-25, 2022
A roundup mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts will host an opening-night reception for its Off the Wall exhibit "Death Drive" Sept. 23. The event at Brochstein Pavilion will feature a discussion with artist Danielle Dean. A roundup by Glasstire features the Moody Center's exhibit "Urban Impressions: Experiencing the Global Contemporary Metropolis."
OutSmart
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-os
Top Five: Sept. 22, 2022
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-glasstire
'Blonde,' 'Don't Worry Darling' are the top new films released this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen the film "Neptune Frost" Sept. 23 and 24.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview" (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 23 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-hc
Prairie View A&M joins small group of HBCUs to offer African American studies degree program
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Sept. 23 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-hc
Houston's Windsync quintet to celebrate Abbey Road Studios at 8th Wonder
An article featuring the music group WindSync mentions that it was founded in 2009 at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Houston Chronicle's "Preview" (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN Entertainment.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-hc
Answer Line: Cost of providing services for migrants depends on source
An article cites a 2020 study by the Baker Institute for Public Policy that found the economic benefits to Texas of illegal immigration are greater than the costs of the public services utilized.
Longview News-Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-lnj
LYNN ASHBY: Good riches make good neighbors
An article mentions William Marsh Rice.
The Facts
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-thefacts
Chabad of Rice meets needs of emerging Jewish student population
An article mentions that Chabad at Rice held the Welcome Back Sushi Social Aug. 25 and will be hosting brisket dinners and services during the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah. Rabbi Shmuli Slonim and Nechama Slonim, co-directors of Chabad at Rice, are quoted.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-slonims
Pine Tree senior only National Merit Semifinalist in Longview area
Rice is mentioned.
Longview News-Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-lnj
Former Occidental Petroleum, Magnolia Oil & Gas CEO Stephen Chazen dies
An article featuring the late Stephen Chazen, who mentions that he formerly sat on the advisory board at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-hbj
5 most popular innovation stories in Houston this week
A roundup features the 19th annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum Sept. 15.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-innomap
BROADCAST
Forward Party gaining traction days ahead of Houston convention
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-jones
Encuesta: Texanos aprueban mayor control de armas en el estado
MSN Noticias (An English translation is not available. This article originally appeared in Telemundo Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-jones
Houston ISD is the largest district in Texas, but it's getting smaller. What does that mean for funding?
Erin Baumgartner, director of the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-baumgartner
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice University researchers 'dissolve' final roadblock in perovskite solar panels
An article features Rice research that may have solved the "stability problem" of the solar panels made from halide perovskites, paving the way for their commercial production and usage. Aditya Mohite, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is quoted. A Rice video is included.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-mohite
RNA-editing tool a fast, easy test for COVID-19 and other diseases
A new engineered CRISPR-based method accurately finds RNA from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, which may make testing for COVID-19 and other diseases fast and easy. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Xue Sherry Gao, the T.N. Law Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and an assistant professor of chemistry and bioengineering; Yang Gao, assistant professor of biosciences; postdoctoral researchers Jie Yang and Xiangyu Deng; McMurtry College senior Jeffrey Vanegas; and graduate student Zheng You.
SciTechDaily
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-gao-et-al
Lab grows macroscale, modular materials from bacteria
An article features collaborative Rice research on engineering bacteria that self-assemble from the bottom up and could be programmed to soak up contaminants from the environment or catalyze biological reactions. Co-authors quotes or mentioned include Caroline Ajo-Franklin, professor of biosciences; alumna and postdoctoral researcher Sara Molinari; Matthew Bennett, associate professor of biochemistry and cell biology; graduate students Robert Tesoriero Jr. and Swetha Sridhar; postdoctoral researcher Rong Cai; and lab manager Jayashree Soman. A Rice video is included.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-ajofranklin-bennett-et-al
Boston Symphony Orchestra launches the Susan W. And Stephen D. Paine BSO Resident Fellowship Program
Alumnus Andres Vela is featured.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-vela
Local governments increasing property buyout programs as flooding risk grows
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Federal Emergency Management Agency buyouts in Harris County from 1985 to 2017.
Bisnow
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-bisnow
Boron nitride pulsed laser deposition
An article mentions that Rice's Nanofab Cleanroom facility fabricated nickel/gold Schottky diodes for the featured research.
Semiconductor Today
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-st
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Rice Business and MD Anderson launch health care leadership program
An article features the announcement that Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business will offer an Executive Leadership in Healthcare program. Jones School faculty members quoted include Brent Smith, associate professor of management and psychology and the senior associate dean for executive education, and Michael Koenig, associate dean for innovation initiatives and executive director of executive education.
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-smith-koenig
4 reasons to move to Texas
An article mentions that Rice is a top-ranked university.
The Cornwall Seeker
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-tcs
Rising artist Tiger Goods builds a fanbase
An article featuring nonbinary singer/songwriter Tiger Goods mentions that their first performance was at Rice.
Cincinnati Magazine
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-cm
School book bans have seen an unprecedented surge this year, a new report says
A photo depicts books at Rice's Fondren Library.
The Spokesman-Review
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-tsr
SPORTS
Bayou Bucket: Why Rice, Houston want to keep rivalry alive
Articles preview the Rice football team's Sept. 24 game against the University of Houston. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-bloomgren
17 events to attend in the Houston area this weekend, Sept. 23-25
Community Impact Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-cin
Tramel's ScissorTales: Why Jalen Hurts might surpass Kyler Murray as an NFL quarterback
The Oklahoman
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-to
The latest on Texas-Texas Tech QBs? Baylor regrets? Ask the Texpert
The Athletic (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-ta
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-kriv (This segment aired twice.)
UTSA to host Texas Southern on Saturday in nonconference finale
An article mentions last season's game between Rice and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-goutsa
UTSA returns to the Alamodome looking to get back to .500
San Antonio Report
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-sar
'I would boo me, too': TCU's Sonny Dykes returns to SMU for Battle of the Iron Skillet
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated Texas A&M University in 1957.
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-tdmn
Texas football and Tech could play for the final time in Lubbock
Rice football is mentioned.
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-statesman
Women's tennis concludes opening day at ITA Texas Regionals
An article mentions Rice tennis player Diae El Jardi, who is competing in the ITA Texas Regionals Championship in Fort Worth. GoUTRGV.com mentions that fellow Owls Federica Trevisan and Saara Orav will compete in doubles Sept. 23, and UHCougars.com mentions that Marte Lambrecht will compete in singles.
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-eljardi
Souza, Bahr pick up wins during day 1 of women's tennis ITA regionals
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-trevisan-orav
Tennis opens day 1 of ITA Texas Regionals
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-uhc
UTSA to open Conference USA play on the road at No. 23 Rice
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Sept. 23.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-goutsa
Cats open Big 12 slate with Dillons Sunflower Showdown
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated Kansas State University in the Adidas Invitational II tournament at Tudor Fieldhouse Sept. 16-18.
KState.com (This article also appeared in KMAN Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-kstate
Volleyball opens SoCon play at home against Samford, Mercer
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team defeated Samford University in the Tiger Classic Aug. 26-27.
CatamountSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-cs
Louisiana football score prediction vs. ULM: Scouting report
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 33-21 Sept. 17.
Daily Advertiser (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-23-da