NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Saudi Arabia eyes world stage after BRICS invitation
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Reuters (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-krane
Líderes da Argentina e da Arábia Saudita agradecem convite dos BRICS
Mundo (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-krane
US talks with Venezuela offer faint hope for tattered oil fields
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, the Center for the United States and Mexico and the Latin America Initiative at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
Bloomberg (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-monaldi
Como o fim das sanções à Venezuela impactaria o mercado de petróleo
Bloomberg Línea (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-monaldi
Houston Hispanics have a chance at shaping elections, but low turnout may prevent that from happening
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-jones
Equal Hispanic representation not likely among Houston's next City Council, experts say
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired three times on KTRK-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-jones
'Capital Tonight'
Spectrum News Austin (This segment aired six times.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-jones
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-jones
The insular world of academic research
Ruth López Turley, director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, is quoted.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-turley
Texas native's memoir charts journey from poor childhood to the heights of academia
An article features Rice President's Distinguished Fellow Ruth Simmons.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-simmons
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Local universities invest in Houston innovation
An article mentions that the Rice Nexus will aim to bridge the gap between the university and Houston's innovation ecosystem and be housed within the Ion, a Houston-based tech hub owned by the Rice Management Co. The development of the Rice Nexus will be led by alumnus Adrian Trömel, lecturer in management at the Jones Graduate School of Business and assistant vice president for strategy and investments at Rice's Office of Innovation. Paul Cherukuri, vice president for innovation and associate research professor of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-tromel-cherukuri
Houston Grand Opera invites the public to a series of community events
An article mentions that the Houston Grand Opera will perform "The Art of Composer Jake Heggie" at Rice's Shepherd School of Music Sept. 18. Joshua Winograde, director of opera studies at the Shepherd School, is mentioned.
The Katy News
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-winograde
New Houston collaborative addresses racial and ethnic homeownership gap with funding from Wells Fargo
An article cites the 2022 State of Housing report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-hbj
Houston VC conference returns to prioritize decarbonization, curated connections
An article mentions that Rice will host Capital Connect Sept. 6 and Venture Houston Sept. 7.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-inno.map
Archaeology Now presents Senan Shaibani Marsh Arabs Project with grand opening of a mudhif on Rice University campus Sept. 9
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.
The Katy News
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-kn
A Louisiana-born, Houston-backed outdoors activity startup is expanding into the Bayou City
An article about Mallard Bay, a startup focused on booking guided fishing and hunting trips, mentions that it competed in last year's Rice Business Plan Competition.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-inno.map
BROADCAST
Rise in COVID numbers (Aug. 24, 2023)
Peter Caldwell, the Samuel G. McCann Professor of History and director of Rice's Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought, is featured in a discussion about Houston's role in future debates of nuclear power and disarmament.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-caldwell
The lyrics and evolution of Taylor Swift will now being taught at this Houston university
An article mentions that Rice is offering a course on the lyrical evolution of Taylor Swift.
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston, the article also appeared in KENS Online and MSN Music.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-khou
'KCEN News'
KCEN-TV (Waco, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-kcen
Music notes: Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift and more
KS95.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-ks95
Report examines China's 'tentacles' in Houston, aross Texas
Rice is mentioned.
KTRH Online (This segment also aired on KTRH-AM in Houston, and this article also appeared on KTRH on Spreaker.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-ktrh
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Expert speaks on how many homes can be powered by 1 MW, when peak demand sits at 85,000+ MW
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in KEYE Online, and the segment aired twice on KEYE-TV in Austin.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-cohan
To regulate tech, nullify click-through contracts
Moshe Vardi, University Professor and Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering and a professor of computer science, authored an op-ed.
Communications of the ACM (This op-ed will also appear in the September print and digital editions.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-vardi
'Living on a Prayer' featuring Gabe Collins and Steven Miles, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
A podcast features Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Affairs at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Steven Miles, fellow in global natural gas in the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute.
Veriten
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-collins-miles
'A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space and Have We Really Thought This Through?'
A book review features "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space and Have We Really Thought This Through?," co-authored by Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences.
Publisher's Weekly
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-weinersmith
Today's D Brief: Auctioning off Wall materials; India's moon landing; more kids killed by guns; S. Korea's air-raid drill; and a bit more.
A roundup cites a 2020 Rice study that found the economic benefits to Texas of illegal immigration are greater than the costs of the public services utilized.
Defense One
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-def.one
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
OMRF internship solidifies plans for Stillwater graduate
Lovett College freshman Bess Glenn is featured.
Enid News & Eagle (This article also appeared in The Norman Transcript.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-glenn
Class of 2026 equipped with 'extraordinary qualities'
A roundup features alumnus Sean Nail.
University of Virginia School of Law News
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-nail
Meet our new faculty: Natural sciences and mathematics
Alumnus Charles Ouyang is featured.
Washington University in St. Louis
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-ouyang
SPORTS
2023 Rice Owls football season preview
An article features Rice football ahead of its season-opening game against the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-bloomgren
Sports on TV for Aug. 28 — Sept. 3
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-ap
College football television schedule for the 2023 season
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-usa.today
2024 Senior Bowl watchlist announced
An article mentions that Rice football players J.T. Daniels, Luke McCaffrey and Josh Pearcy have been named to the Senior Bowl watch list.
FanSided
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-daniels-mccaffrey-pearcy
'12 News'
A broadcast about a new Texas law that increases the penalties for those distributing fentanyl-laced drugs mentions former Rice football player Blain Padgett, who died in 2018 of an accidental overdose.
KJAC-TV (Beaumont, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-padgett (This segment aired nine times.)
Tompkins refocused, determined heading into 2023 football season
An article featuring Wyatt Young mentions that he has committed to Rice to play football.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Aug. 24 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-hc
Lamar CISD puts bond on ballot to renovate and improve stadium year after similar propositions failed
An article mentions that Rice Stadium underwent offseason renovations.
Houston Business Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-hbj
Soccer travels in-state for Thursday match
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play the University of Houston at Holloway Field Aug. 31
UHCougars.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-uhc
Soccer announces schedule change, will start at 7 p.m. Friday
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Texas Southern University Aug. 25.
TSUSports.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-tsu
Western Kentucky looks like the team to beat as C-USA kicks off with 4 new members, ambitious slates
An article mentions that Rice is part of the American Athletic Conference.
Spectrum News Louisville
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-snl
Six players collect first set of 2023 Big 12 soccer weekly awards
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team lost to the University of Texas at Austin 6-0 Aug. 20.
Big12Sports.com (A similar article also appeared in Hill Country News.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-big12
No. 9 soccer preview: LSU
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-ts
No. 9 soccer's Byars named Big 12's co-Offensive Player of the Week
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-ts
NSU aims to rebound as it heads to Mississippi State
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Northwestern State University Aug. 27.
NSUDemons.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-nsu
Texas, LSU to face off in Halal Guys College Basketball Showcase
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Nov. 15.
On 3
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-on3
Having the best Week 0 games is FCS staple — here's a ranking
A roundup features the 2018 football game between Rice and Prairie View A&M. Former Owl Jack Fox is mentioned.
Opta Analyst
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-fox
Eight under-the-radar college football win totals to consider
A roundup mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Nov. 18.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-49ers
Tim Beck is trying to turn CCU's football program into a powerhouse. Here's how
An article mentions former Rice assistant football coach Craig Naivar.
The Sun News
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-sn
ACC once again considering adding Cal, Stanford and SMU
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Southern Methodist University Nov. 4.
Football Scoop
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-fs
Buy the Badgers, ride the Ponies and fade the Wildcats ... a three pack of college football win totals for this year
Barstool Sports
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-bs
Gophers open year 52 with Big Ten/Big 12 challenge
An article mentions the 2019 volleyball game between Rice and Baylor University.
GopherSports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-gopher
Brylee Kelly named volleyball preseason conference co-Player of the Year
Rice volleyball is mentioned.
The Sunflower
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-sf
NC State's 20 most important players 2023: WR Bradley Rozner, No. 8
An article features former Rice football player Bradley Rozner.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-247
Bison athletics: Fargodome renovation addresses football fan complaints
An article mentions Rice's Reckling Park.
Inforum
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-inforum
USC women's volleyball names Garrett Geiger to assistant coach position
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball is slated to play the University of Southern California Aug. 26.
USCTrojans.com (This article also appeared in BVVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-usc
Pac-12 women's volleyball kicks off the 2023 season this week
Pac-12.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-pac12
No. 1 volleyball preview: Long Beach State and Loyola Marymount
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 11.
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-ts
Harris selected for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Nov. 11.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-utsa
Volleyball preview: Under Armour Challenge
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play Wichita State University Nov. 17-18.
GoShockers.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-24-shockers