NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Feds award up to $150 million to 8 research teams to improve cancer surgeries
An article features the news that Rice will receive an $18 million grant to lead the development of more advanced imaging systems as part of the Biden administration's "cancer moonshot" initiative.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-forbes
Cancer surgery reimagined
Politico
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-politico
Texas is the latest state where Kamala Harris is closing the gap on Donald Trump, new poll shows
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 quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Latin Times.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-jones
VP Harris campaign allegedly editing headlines
Fox 26 Online (This segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-jones
Here's what caused RealClearPolitics' co-founder's jaw to drop when he saw this headline about Harris
Townhall
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-jones
Colin Allred supports Harris cautiously, as enthusiasm among Democrats grows
Spectrum News
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-jones
Sugestiva reaparición de Massa y Larreta en EE.UU. para promover Vaca Muerta
Clarín
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-jones
Sergio Massa y Horacio Rodríguez Larreta irán a EE.UU para promover Vaca Muerta
Politica Argentina
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-jones
Geochemistry study links ancient anorthosites to early Earth's hot subduction
An article features collaborative Rice research into the formation of massif-type anorthosites, enigmatic rocks that only formed during the middle part of Earth's history. Co-authors quoted include Cin-Ty Lee, the Harry Carothers Wiess Professor of Geology and chair of the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, and Duncan Keller, a CLEVER Planets Postdoctoral Research Associate.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-lee-keller
WDSU meteorologist Damon Singleton retiring after 18 years
An article featuring meteorologist Damon Singleton mentions that he formerly participated in ROTC at Rice.
MSN (This article originally appeared in WDSU Online.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-singleton
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats' pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress
Alumnus Cortlan Wickliff, associate vice provost for academic affairs and strategic initiatives, is mentioned.
MSN (This article originally appeared in KBTX Online.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-wickliff
US universities offering need-based scholarships to international students
Rice is mentioned.
MSN (India; this article originally appeared in The Financial Express.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-msn
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Abbott orders Texas hospitals to track patient immigration status. Here’s what experts think
Luz Garcini, assistant professor of psychological sciences, interim director of the Center for Community and Public Health at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a Rice Faculty Scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Fort Worth Report
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-garcini
New study uncovers racial bias in language used by physicians in medical records
An article features Rice research into electronic health records that found that doctors were more likely to use negative words in describing visits with Black and Hispanic patients than white patients. Co-author Eden King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
D-Mars
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-king
GUEST COLUMN: Community colleges shape opportunities
Former President David Leebron, University Professor and the Clarence L. Carter Professor of Legal Studies, authored an op-ed.
The Facts
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-leebron
Stories about slavery in Texas are uncovered in a new exhibit by MOUTH
An article features graduate student Dionne Babineaux.
The Katy News
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-babineaux
The soul of Houston lies under this roof
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Realty News Report
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-rnr
Kinders invest $122M in the Black community
An article features Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and mentions its Houston Education Research Consortium.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-defender
Is James Ho too brash for even Trump to make him a Supreme Court justice?
An article features alumna Allyson Newton Ho.
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-ho
BROADCAST
'No way to justify deaths of innocent Palestinians and Israelis,' says ex-US ambassador to Middle East
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and former United States special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues, is featured.
Channel 4 Online (This segment also aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-satterfield
Houston-area school districts warn of continued severe cuts if voucher fight keeps funds tied up in state legislature
An article mentions a study by Rice that found that over 73% of Texas schools are underfunded.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-c2h
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
35 HPC Legends: Steve Wallach
An article mentions the late Ken Kennedy, alumnus and former University Professor.
HPCWire
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-kennedy
New private satellite telescope to study distant stars and habitable worlds gets scheduled launch date
Rice is mentioned.
BBC's Sky at Night Magazine
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-bbc
Top 80 Python programming courses: From beginner to advanced
An article mentions that Rice offers Python courses on Coursera.
Analytics Insight
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-ai
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Malaysian Air Force intervention in Palestinian crisis raises concerns over Arab states involvement
Kelsey Norman, fellow for the Middle East and director of the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Women's Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program, is quoted.
Focus Malaysia
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-norman
Más de lo mismo con Claudia
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured.
Detona
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-payan
Este año el huachicol hará el peor daño del sexenio, prevén
Miriam Grunstein, nonresident scholar in the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
El Universal
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-grunstein
SPORTS
'Houston's Morning Show'
Rice head soccer coach Brian Lee is interviewed ahead of the Owls' season-opening match against Texas State University at Holloway Field Aug. 15.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-lee
Bobcats kick off regular season at Rice
TXST.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-txst
2024 soccer promo schedule announced
TXST.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-txst
Bayou Bucket luncheon tickets on sale
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 14.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-uh
Houston Sports Hall of Fame enshrines 3 new members in 2024 class!
An article features former Rice baseball player Lance Berkman, who has been inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-berkman
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-berkman
Texas defensive back Seth Carethers commits to Wake Forest
Rice is mentioned.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-247
Changes: 2024 NCAA college football is right around the corner
An article mentions that Rice competes in the American Athletic Conference.
1017TheTeam.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-1017
Former Texas baseball coach David Pierce hired by Texas State as assistant to head coach
An article features former Rice assistant baseball coach David Pierce.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-statesman
G. Guerrieri previews Aggie soccer's season-opener at Lamar
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team lost an exhibition match against Texas A&M University 1-0 Aug. 3.
TexAgs
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-texags
Bowers construction powers on as first game approaches
An article features Rice football ahead of its season-opening game against Sam Houston State University Aug. 31.
The Huntsville Item
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-hi
Tennis. Les Américains signent leur retour sur les tournois vendéens
An article mentions former Rice tennis player Arthus de La Bassetière.
Maville (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-bassetiere
Texas high school football: Top 30 defensive linemen returning in 2024
Rice is mentioned.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Sports Illustrated's HS.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-msn
Sun Belt Preview: Appalachian State, Texas State picked as favorites as season arrives
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Texas State University in the Servpro First Responder Bowl last season.
Spectrum News
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-sn
2024 college football schedules and results
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Army Sept. 21.
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-cfn
2024 season commences for women's soccer with Texas road trip
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Navy Aug. 18.
NavySports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-navy
No. 17 soccer preview: Houston
An article mentions the 2018 soccer game between Rice and the University of Texas at Austin.
TexasLonghorns.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-texas
NEWS RELEASES
Researchers unveil mysteries of ancient Earth
A team of researchers has made strides in understanding the formation of massif-type anorthosites, enigmatic rocks that only formed during the middle part of Earth’s history. These plagioclase-rich igneous rock formations, which can cover areas as large as 42,000 square kilometers and host titanium ore deposits, have puzzled scientists for decades due to conflicting theories about their origins.
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-news-release-lee-keller
New Rice University students move to campus Aug. 18
Rice's incoming students can expect a Texas-sized welcome Sunday as they move to campus and participate in O-Week, the weeklong orientation program to familiarize incoming students with their new campus, residential colleges and classmates. Upperclassmen will greet newcomers by chanting their names, cheering upon arrival and helping them move their belongings into their residential colleges.
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-news-release-o.week
Coercive annexation of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China would unleash globally destructive consequences, Rice Baker Institute report says
A new paper from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy argues that an annexation of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China would trigger economic shocks and diminish the quality of life for populations across Asia and beyond, as well as have devastating impacts on American interests and Americans’ well-being.
http://dateline.rice/aug-15-news-annexation