FEATURED ITEMS
Rice University announces strategic expansion into India with Rice Global India
An article features the news that Rice has opened Rice Global India in Bengaluru, which will focus on advancing research in sustainable energy, climate change, artificial intelligence and biotechnology. Rice will also establish a scholarship program to fund up to $2 million annually to support Indian students pursuing professional master's degrees. The article also mentions Rice's Global Paris Center, which opened in 2022. Community members quoted or mentioned in the articles below include President Reginald DesRoches; Caroline Levander, the Carlson Professor in the School of Humanities, professor of English and vice president for global and digital strategy; and Ramamoorthy Ramesh, executive vice president for research and professor of materials science and nanoengineering and physics and astronomy.
The Print (This article also appeared in ANI, the Dubai City Reporter and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-desroches-levander
Business News | Rice University announces strategic expansion into India with Rice Global India
Latestly
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-desroches-levander
New Ivy League college Texas' Rice University announces strategic expansion with Rice Global India
News X
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-desroches-levander-ramesh
Rice University of US: Rice University expands global reach with new hub in Bengaluru
India Today
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-desroches
Education news updates Nov. 20, 2024: Rice University scholarship, T.N. program for career readiness
The Hindu
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-the.hindu
Rice University launches 'Rice Global India' hub to expand its presence in India
APAC News Network
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-apac
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Top business leaders pick the year's 49 best books
A roundup of the best books of the year features President Reginald DesRoches' recommendation of "Up Home: One Girl's Journey," authored by Ruth Simmons, the Rice President's Distinguished Fellow and trustee emerita.
Bloomberg
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-desroches-simmons
Donald Trump boosted mental health efforts in Texas in his first term. Will he do it again?
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This Texas Tribune article also appeared in MSN Health and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-harris
Texas officials back elementary school curriculum with biblical references
David Brockman, nonresident scholar in the Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Wall Street Journal (This article also appeared in MSN and Newsmax.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-brockman
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Could the solution to the literacy crisis in America be in the hands of 3-year-olds?
An article features a new report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the impact of Houston-area pre-K programs.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-hp
Boutique Houston market brings stellar sandwiches to Rice University
An article mentions that Local Foods Market will open a location at Rice's Brochstein Pavilion Nov. 20. Beth Leaver, senior executive director and chief hospitality officer at Rice, is quoted. Alumnus Brock Wagner, co-founder of Saint Arnold Brewing Company, is mentioned.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-leaver
This week at restaurants in Houston — news, specials and events through Nov. 24
Houston Food Finder
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-hff
BROADCAST
Analysis: What we can expect from President-elect Trump's cabinet selections
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.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-jones
Fact check: Are humans better at counting ballots than machines?
An article mentions a 2007 Rice study into hand-counting ballots.
WRAL Online (This segment also aired twice on WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-wral
Montrose organization upset after they say century-old live oak tree was cut down without notice
An article includes a graph by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research that shows the change in Harris County's tree canopy coverage from 2011-21.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-c2h
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
At Rice, a new era of undergraduate business begins
An article features the news that a donation by Farid and alumna Asha Virani has established Rice's Virani Undergraduate School of Business. Community members quoted or mentioned include alumnus Faraz Virani; President Reginald DesRoches; and Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and professor of strategic management.
Poets&Quants (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Finance.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-virani-desroches-rodriguez
How President-elect Trump's win could impact the price of your monthly trip to Costco
Utpal Dholakia, the George R. Brown Chair of Marketing and professor of management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
GoBankingRates
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-dholakia
Mars rover Curiosity panorama of Gediz Vallis Channel
Kirsten Siebach, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted.
Astrobiology
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-siebach
NASA's Curiosity rover concludes sulphur study in Gediz Vallis; Mars journey continues
Gadgets360.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-siebach
Rice University discovery taps 'hot carriers' for on-demand, emissions-free hydrogen
An article features Rice research developing emissions-free hydrogen production. Co-authors quoted include Naomi Halas, University Professor and the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Peter Nordlander, the Wiess Chair in Physics and Astronomy, professor of electrical and computer engineering, materials science and nanoengineering; and graduate student Yigao Yuan.
Renewable Energy Magazine
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-halas-nordlander-yuan
Tapping geothermal pools to answer our lithium needs
An article features Rice research that developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to extract lithium from natural brine solutions. Co-author Haotian Wang, the William Marsh Rice Trustee Chair, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Securities.io
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-wang
Koniec problemów z wydobyciem litu. Naukowcy opracowali bezpieczną metodę ekstrakcji
Focus.pl
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-wang
Color-changing textiles for temperature regulation
Vanessa Sanchez, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is quoted.
Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemistry World
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-sanchez
Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute to present 'The Slowest Brain Wave'
Anthony Brandt, professor of composition and theory at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is mentioned.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-brandt
Batteries not included: Navigating the implants of tomorrow
Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering, is featured.
Hackaday
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-robinson
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Rice public health summit tackles politics behind vaccine hesitancy
An article mentions that the Center for Health and Biosciences at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted the 2024 Texas Vaccine Policy Symposium Nov. 15. Baker Institute faculty members quoted or mentioned include Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy and lecturer of biosciences; Michael Emerson, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy; and Rekha Lakshmanan, nonresident scholar in the Center for Health and Biosciences.
OdriMedia.co.ke
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-matthews-emerson-lakshmanan
A String Fort Smith presents chamber music for strings by Lu, Hanson, Nanny, Tchaikovsky and Biber
An article features alumna Lori Fay, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Resident News Network
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-fay
Oxford's AP credit policy adds burden to already stressed college students
Rice is mentioned.
The Emory Wheel
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-tew
'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci' at The Benedum
Alumna Audrey Welsh is featured.
The Tartan
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-welsh
Potential candidate Jennifer West for Chapman president advocated for community and transparency
An article features former Rice professor Jennifer West.
The Panther
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-west
SPORTS
Anglin scores 20 off the bench, Rice defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 83-61
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 83-61 Nov. 19.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-ap
Cajun offense goes cold in the second half against Rice
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-rc
UL loses to Rice; worst start since 2014
KATC Online
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-katc
Charlotte, Rice, Tulane earn Tuesday victories
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-the.american
Louisiana welcomes Rice to the Cajundome Tuesday night
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-rc
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-kriv (This segment aired twice.)
'News 15'
KLAF-TV (Lafayette, Louisiana)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-klaf (This segment aired 13 times.)
College Baseball Foundation announces addition of Wayne Graham Award for Teaching Excellence
An article mentions that the College Baseball Foundation's Board of Trustees has established the Wayne Graham Award for Teaching Excellence in honor of the late Wayne Graham, a former Rice head baseball coach. The award will be presented annually to a coach at any college level who demonstrates the qualities of teaching, developing and coaching college baseball players that prepare them for life after their baseball careers. The article mentions that Graham guided Rice to seven appearances in the College World Series in 12 years and won the College World Series in 2003. Former Rice Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan is quoted, and former Owls Lance Berkman and Anthony Rendon are mentioned.
MLB
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-graham-et.al
Baseball releases 2025 schedule
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Sam Houston State University Feb. 18.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-bearkats
Sam Houston baseball released 2025 schedule
The Huntsville Item
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-thi
UAB football to honor seniors on Saturday vs. Rice
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Alabama at Birmingham Nov. 23.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-uab
PREVIEW: RV Swimming and diving hosts Phill Hansel Invitational
An article mentions that Rice's swim team is slated to compete in the University of Houston's Phill Hansel Invitational Nov. 20-22.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-uh
Aggie swim heads to Houston for Phill Hansel Invitational
NMStateSports.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-nmstate
Eagles fly to Houston for Phill Hansel Invitational
FGCUAthletics.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-fgcu
Phill Hansel Invitational on tap for swimming and diving
GoLobos.com
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-lobos
UTSA football uniforms under the microscope
An article mentions that Rice's football team played the University of Texas at San Antonio earlier this season.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-the.paisano
Ana Nogueira assinala mais duas internacionalizações
An article features former Rice soccer player Ana Albuquerque.
SetubalInformacao.sapo.pt
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-albuquerque
Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 12: For Indiana, judgment week is here
Rice football is mentioned.
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-the.athletic
AAC football power rankings — Week 13
Sports Illustrated's G5 Football Daily
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-si
WGN-AM (Chicago)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-wgn
OFF THE GRID: Strake Jesuit's Hebert's unconventional path to greatness
An article mentions former Rice football player Jason Hebert.
VYPE
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-hebert
College football program rehires coordinator after being fired last week
An article mentions former Rice assistant football coach Tom Herman.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in Athlon Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-msn.sports
NEWS RELEASE
Local Foods Market-Rice University now open at Brochstein Pavilion
Longtime Houston restaurateur Benjy Levit debuted Local Foods Market-Rice University, situated in the newly renovated Brochstein Pavilion, during a soft opening Nov. 19. Its hours of operation will be weekdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
http://dateline.rice/nov-20-news-release-local.foods.market