Dateline Rice for Aug. 17, 2023

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FEATURED ITEM

The A.J. Armstrong case (Aug. 17, 2023)
A "Houston Matters" broadcast features an excerpt of a discussion with President Reginald DesRoches, and a second excerpt will be featured on tomorrow's show. The full conversation will be part of Houston Public Media's "I SEE U," which will air Aug. 19.  
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-desroches

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Mike Pence oversells US 'energy independence' under Donald Trump
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is quoted.
USA Today (This PolitiFact article also appeared in the Austin American-Statesman and was in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-finley
Looming peak global oil demand raises the stakes for African producers
The Africa Report (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-finley

To limit fentanyl supply, Tim Scott wants Title 42-like restrictions. Experts say they won't help
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.
PolitiFact
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-payan

Politicking, gifts, rights reversals crater US public trust in Supreme Court
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.
Andalou Agency (This article also appeared in Yeni Safak.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-jones

Surprising find
A roundup features Rice research that found tiny gold "seed" particles are gold buckyballs, 32-atom spherical molecules that are cousins of the carbon buckyballs discovered at Rice in 1985.
Futurity Today newsletter for Aug. 17
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-ft

University of Chicago agrees to $13.5M settlement in financial aid case
An article mentions that a federal lawsuit names Rice among 16 universities and colleges accused of working together to reduce the financial aid they give to students.
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN and NJ.com.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-washpo
U of Chicago financial aid settlement leaves co-defendants in a tough spot
Inside Higher Ed
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-ihe

Pushed by election skeptics, Georgia county approves hand counts
An article cites Rice research into hand-counting ballots.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-ajc

The best colleges in Texas: Your guide to the top schools in the Lone Star State
A roundup features Rice.
MSN (This article originally appeared in My Money Chronicles.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-msn

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Kimbell Art Museum will top off anniversary celebration with special symposium
An article mentions that Shantel Blakely, assistant professor of architecture, will participate in the panel discussion "Kahn and Komendant: Design in Two-Point Perspective" at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 9. 
Fort Worth Business Press
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-blakely

Traditional Arab reed house structure coming to Rice University for educational exhibit
An article mentions that a mudhif, a large structure made of reeds that serves as a community center in the Iraqi marshes, will be constructed on Rice's campus and used for some classes. The project is located next to the Moody Center for the Arts and will open to the public Sept. 9. 
Community Impact
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-ci

Zeidman appointed to Holocaust, Genocide and Antisemitism Advisory Commission
An article features alumnus Jay Zeidman, a graduate of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Texas Border Business
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-zeidman

BROADCAST

'13 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast features the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies' OpenRice program, which offers free webinars. Kristen Schlatre, assistant dean for professional and corporate programs at the Glasscock School, and Tosin Akande, who earned a certificate from the school's Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives, are interviewed.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-schlatre

KTRS-AM (St. Louis)
A broadcast features actor and alumnus Alan Green.
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-green (This segment aired twice, and it also appeared on KTRS Online and KTRS on SoundCloud.)

KTRS-AM (St. Louis)
A broadcast mentions that Rice is offering a course on the lyrical evolution of Taylor Swift.  
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-ktrs
BBC Oxford
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-bbc

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Protective particles allow engineered probiotics to report gut disease
An article features collaborative Rice research developing probiotics engineered to sense and report signs of bowel inflammation. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Jeffrey Tabor, professor of bioengineering and biosciences, Omid Veiseh, associate professor of bioengineering, and graduate students Elena Musteata and Samira Aghlara-Fotovat.
Science Daily
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-tabor-veiseh-musteata-fotovat

Empowering Women in Government: A year of impactful events by our SWE Affinity Group
An article co-authored by Jenna Lynn Henderson mentions that she completed a Certificate in Leadership Development for Engineers at Rice.
Society of Women Engineers
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-swe

Houston Contemporary Dance Company announces 2023-2024 5th season programming
An article featuring Marlana Doyle mentions that she has choreographed performances at Rice.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-bw

Rafa Esparza: 'Camino'
An article featuring artist Rafa Esparza mentions that he has participated in group exhibitions at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
The Garnette Report
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-gr

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

How the body's cells work together in response to infection
An article features alumnus Constantine Tzouanas.
MIT News
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-tzouanas

UE hires Blair Doneske to lead enrollment analytics
Alumnus Blair Doneske is featured.
University of Evansville News and Public Relations (This article also appeared in The City-County Observer.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-doneske

Siletz Bay Music Fest again brings diversity, innovation to central Oregon coast on Aug. 25
An article mentions the late Sergiu Luca, a former professor of violin at Rice.
Oregon Coast Beach Connection
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-luca

Black and Brown students are enriched by culturally reflective arts education. But can Sacramento County provide it?
An article cites a 2019 Rice study into the use of a culturally relevant arts education for young students.
The Sacramento Observer
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-so

New to the Bulldog family
An article featuring Brian Stenseth mentions that he formerly taught at Rice.
The Purcell Register
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-pr

SPORTS

Women's soccer hosts Rice and PVAMU to open regular season
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team will play their season-opening game against the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 17.
UIWCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-uiw

2023 preseason college football power poll: Texas, TCU, Texas Tech jockey for top billing
An article features Rice football ahead of the team's season-opening game against the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-dctf
Rice Owls preview: Roster, prospects, schedule and more
Pro Football Network
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-pfn

From No. 1 Texas to No. 25 Arkansas, breaking down the AVCA preseason top 25
A roundup featuring Rice volleyball mentions Owls Sahara Maruska and Emila Weske and former players Carly Graham, Anota Adekunle and Ellie Bichelmeyer.
VolleyballMag.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-maruska-weske

College fantasy football rankings 2023: Wide receivers
An article mentions Rice football player Luke McCaffrey.
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-mccaffrey

Rice volleyball ranked 23rd in AVCA/Taraflex preseason poll
An article featuring Rice volleyball mentions that they are ranked No. 23 by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, the second time in program history.  
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-the.american
How Chris Lamb set up Wichita State volleyball schedule to chase NCAA Tournament return
The Wichita Eagle
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-we
Kentucky volleyball ranked in preseason top 10
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-247

Eagle defense looking to prove itself in 2023
An article features former Rice football player Jaren Banks.
GoEags.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-eags

Pepperdine welcomes large influx of transfer student athletes to start the new year
An article features former Rice baseball player Connor Walsh.
Pepperdine University's Graphic
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-pug

UH mailbag: With reconfigured football schedule, what does future hold for Cougars?
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Houston in an exhibition match Aug. 19.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-hc

Arch Manning looks impressive during Texas' scrimmage
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
ProSportsExtra
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-pse
Texas football: 4 Longhorns who will blow up in 2023
FanSided
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-fs
Phil Steele predicts final rankings in 2023 Big 12 forecast
On 3
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-on3
Texas football: 3 standouts from first fall practice of the week
FanSided
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-fs

Johnny Manziel documentary reveals the big lie he and Uncle Nate fabricated
An article mentions the 2013 football game between Rice and Texas A&M University.
Larry Brown Sports (This article also appeared in YardBarker.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-lbs

Charlotte opens season on Thursday at JMU
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team were Conference USA regular season champions last season.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-49ers

UAB women's soccer hosts Georgia Southern to open 2023 season
Rice soccer is mentioned.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-uab

SMU unveils 2023 football schedule in revamped AAC
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Southern Methodist University Nov. 4.
SMU's The Daily Campus 
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-smu

Pirates face big holes, tough schedule
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play East Carolina University Sept. 30.
North State Journal
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-nsj

Wichita State AD is 'prepared and proactive' as conference realignment heats up with AAC
An article mentions that Rice is part of the American Athletic Conference.
The Wichita Eagle
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-we

NEWS RELEASE

Adrian Trömel joins Rice Office of Innovation as assistant vice president for strategy, investments
Rice's Office of Innovation has named Adrian Trömel as assistant vice president for strategy and investments. In this role, Trömel will support the design and integration of commercialization structures, resources and initiatives across the university to support early-stage inventors and entrepreneurs to promote cutting-edge research and technologies.
http://dateline.rice/aug-17-news-release-tromel

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