NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
War on Gaza: Why the oil market isn't freaking out about Houthi Red Sea attacks
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Middle East Eye
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-krane
As disasters grow in scale, is government aid fairly distributed?
An article about FEMA's plan to instill equity as a foundation of distributing aid mentions a collaborative Rice study into the topic.
The Christian Science Monitor (This article also appeared on Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-csm
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Texas Republicans in one rural county will hand count ballots. Experts say it's 'a recipe for disaster.'
An article quotes Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
The Texas Tribune (This article also appeared in Votebeat.org.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-stein
Energy Transition Series: 'Advancing the Circular Economy for Plastics'
An article mentions that Rachel Meidl, fellow in energy and environment at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, will serve as the moderator for the Energy Transition Series' program March 28 at the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston.
Asia Society
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-meidl
Rice professor on Oct. 7 aftermath: Two illusions blew up in our face
Moshe Vardi, University Professor, Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering, professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-vardi
DA Kim Ogg doesn't deserve this Democratic witch hunt (Opinion)
A letter to the editor authored by alumna Annette Matthews mentions Rice's plan to move the William Marsh Rice statue.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This letter to the editor also appeared on the front of the Opinion section in the Dec. 21 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-hc
BROADCAST
'Political Roundup': 2023 politics in review
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed in a segment of "Houston Matters."
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-jones
Houston's housing market is getting pricey as mortgage rates lock in at record numbers, data shows
An article quotes David Zhang, assistant professor of finance.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KIAH-TV and KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-zhang
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Embedding imaging dyes in cell membranes and rapid vibration kills cancer cells
An article features collaborative Rice research that found inducing rapid vibration in medical imaging dyes embedded in cell membranes can destroy cancer cells. Co-author, alumnus and research scientist Ciceron Ayala-Orozco is mentioned.
Inside Precision Medicine
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-ayala-orozco
Rice Business Plan Competition 20204 for student startups
An article features the Rice Business Plan Competition 2024 hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and the Jones Graduate School of Business. The 24th annual event set for April 4-6 will award more than $1 million in cash and prizes.
OpportunityDesk.org
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-jones-school
Rice University business plan graduate-level student startup competition 2024
Turo 247 News
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-jones-school
Why you need to teach your business school students to lead like a coach, not a boss
An article mentions Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders and its CoachRICE program, which is certified by the International Coaching Federation.
University Business
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-doerr
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Again, Virginia looks to land major pro sports, but at what cost?
An op-ed features alumnus Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
Virginia Mercury
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-youngkin
The high cost of transitioning to solar or wind power
An article features alumnus Robert Idel.
NZZ.ch
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-idel
SPORTS
Evee puts up 28 in Rice's 82-56 win against Prairie View A&M
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated Prairie View A&M 82-56 Dec. 20.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-mens-basketball
Prairie View A&M men's basketball falls 82-56 to Rice
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-mens-basketball
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-mens-basketball
Cougars take overtime battle against Owls
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to the University of Houston 71-63 in overtime Dec. 20.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-womens-basketball
University of Houston women's basketball tops Rice in overtime thriller; Laila Blair leads Cougars to victory
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-womens-basketball
POSTGAME — Rice (Dec. 20, 2023)
Houston Athletics on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-womens-basketball
Four American teams earn Wednesday wins
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-womens-basketball
Louisiana visits Rice after Evee's 28-point game
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team will play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dec. 22.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-mens-basketball
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A segment mentions that Rice's football team will play Texas State University in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas Dec. 26. Head football coach Mike Bloomgren and Owl Josh Pearcy are interviewed.
KPRC-TV (Houston; this segment aired twice.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-bloomgren-pearcy
Texas State football rewards historic coach with massive contract extension
Clutch Points
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-bowl-game
Texas State reportedly inks GJ Kinne to new contract
Football Scoop
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-bowl-game
Texas State vs. Rice: First Responder Bowl picks | college football bowl game best bets | BBOC
The Action Network: Sports Betting Picks & Tips on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-bowl-game
National signing day: Rice adds 13 players, including five transfers
An article features the Rice football team and mentions head football coach Mike Bloomgren and assistant coach Marques Tuiasosopo. Bloomgren is also mentioned in the Bristol Herald Courier.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Dec. 21 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-bloomgren-tuiasosopo
Rice football recruiting keeps getting better under Mike Bloomgren
Sports Illustrated's G5 Football Daily
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-signing
Austin-area high school football recruits began signing on Wednesday
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-signing
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Gary Bass busy building relationships; new UVa-Wise football coach plans to play fast, pedal to metal
Bristol Herald Courier
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-bloomgren
Temple quarterback E.J. Warner will transfer to Rice
An article mentions that Temple football player E.J. Warner plans to transfer to Rice this offseason.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-football-warner
Son of NFL legend Kurt Warner announces transfer destination
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in The Spun.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-football-warner
Son of ex-Giants QB announces transfer destination
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in NJ.com.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-football-warner
E.J. Warner, QB son of Kurt Warner, transferring from Temple to Rice
Sports Illustrated (This article appeared in more than five other outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-football-warner
Small but mighty, 2024 Rice football recruiting class another historic haul
The Roost
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-football-warner
Temple loses QB E.J. Warner (son of Kurt) to Rice!
Fast Philly Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-warner
National signing day: Each Texas college's top signing in class of 2024
An article mentions Kaleb Blanton has signed to play football at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-blanton
National signing day: Cy-Fair QB Trey Owens ready to compete at Texas
An article mentions Owen Carter has signed to play football at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-carter
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A broadcast mentions Ephraim Dotson has signed to play football at Rice.
KPRC-TV (Houston; this segment aired three times.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-dotson
Southeast Texas early signing day tracker
An article mentions Trei Kibbles has signed to play football at Rice.
Beaumont Enterprise (This article also appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-kibbles
'The Morning Show'
KFDM-TV (Beaumont; this segment aired five times.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-kibbles
'12 News'
KBMT-TV (Beaumont; this segment also aired on KJAC-TV in Beaumont.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-kibbles
73 photos evoke every emotion in Austin in 2023. See Ricardo B. Brazziell's year in photos
An article mentions Rice's football team played the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-texas
Alumni corner: Sparks is energizing High Point volleyball
Rice is mentioned.
The Daily Sentinel
http://dateline.rice/dec-21-volleyball