NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Historic strike threat at US ports may disrupt half of cargo traffic
Alumnus Ed Emmett, fellow in energy and transportation policy in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in Fox 26 Online, and this segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-emmett
Port strike impact on politics and economy
KPRC on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-emmett
5 things to know about looming port strikes that could impact Houston, East Coast
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-emmett
Why are dockworkers at the Port of Houston striking? What are their demands?
Click2Houston (This segment also aired twice on KPRC-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-emmett
Port of Houston shut down as dock workers strike for fair contract, wages
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-emmett
Longshoremen strike at Port of Houston could eventually impact what we pay at grocery store, expert says
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston, and this article also appeared in MSN Travel and KIII Online.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-emmett
Port Houston workers picketing for better wages, protections against automation in historic strike
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-emmett
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-emmett (This segment aired twice.)
US election: Will the Muslim vote prove make-or-break for Trump and Harris?
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Andalou Agency (This article also appeared in Yeni Safak.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-stein
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Cigna-HCA contract set to expire as negotiations continue on deadline day
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-ho
Houston scores top ranking of best cities for entrepreneurs
A roundup mentions that Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is No. 1 for its graduate entrepreneurship program according to The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-innomap
A marriage of minds
An article featuring Gene Walker mentions that he formerly attended Rice.
University of Texas at Austin News
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-ut
C.J. Stroud shouts out Houston pastor's sermon after driving Texans to win
An article features alumnus and former Rice track and field athlete Vaughaligan Walwyn.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Sports and 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-walwyn
What is Houston's Haitian community saying about Trump remarks?
Rice is mentioned.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-defender
BROADCAST
'Great Day Houston'
A broadcast features alumna Shannon Walker, the first native Houston astronaut.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-walker
'WDAY First News'
A broadcast cites a Rice expert about the upcoming vice presidential debate.
WDAY-TV (Fargo, North Dakota)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-wday (This segment aired twice.)
CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Performing and Fine Arts | James
Rice is mentioned.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-abc13
CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Performing and Fine Arts | Bowen
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-abc13
CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Service & Leadership | Saloni
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-abc13
CITGO Distinguished Scholars: Career & Technical Education | Xavier
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-abc13
'Studio 814'
A broadcast mentions OpenStax, a Rice-based publisher of open educational resources.
WTAJ-TV (Johnstown-Altoona, Pennsylvania)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-wtaj
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
New synthesis strategy could speed up PFAS decontamination
An article features Rice research that describes a new way to synthesize high-quality covalent organic frameworks at low cost and with high throughput. Co-authors Rafael Verduzco, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and alumna Safiya Khalil are quoted.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-verduzco-khalil
Indigenous US farm workers face greater job-related pain compared to undocumented peers, study suggests
An article features Rice research into the physical health of Indigenous and undocumented farmworkers. Co-authors quoted include Christina Diaz, associate professor of sociology, and graduate student Erick Samayoa.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-diaz-samayoa
Psychologists in the news
Randi Martin, the Elma Schneider Professor of Psychology, is featured.
American Psychological Association (This article also appeared in the print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-martin
Streamlining the recycling process for critical metals may ease shortages and environmental burdens
An article features Rice research into developing an eco-friendly method for recycling valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently. Co-authors quoted include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering; alumnus Bing Deng; and postdoctoral research associate Shichen Xu.
Securities.io
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-tour-deng-xu
Fourteen musicians of Ensemble Connect kick off final year of fellowship in October
Alumna Marguerite Cox is featured.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-cox
How did US News college rankings change in 2025? Full overview
An article mentions that Rice is No. 18 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings.
CrimsonEducation.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-ce
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
US universities top world rankings
An article highlights Rice's architecture program.
U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-us.embassy.lux
Time to celebrate Clinton's 200th birthday
Alumna V. Elaine Thompson is featured.
The Advocate
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-thompson
SPORTS
East Carolina, Memphis, Rice earn weekly honors
An article mentions that Rice soccer player Camille Quarterman has been named the American Athletic Conference's Freshman of the Week, and fellow Owl Leah Chancey has been named to the AAC's weekly Honorable Mention list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-quarterman-chancey
Florida Atlantic, North Texas, South Florida earn weekly volleyball honors
A roundup mentions that Rice volleyball player Cindy Tchouangwa has been named to the American Athletic Conference's weekly Honorable Mention list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-tchouangwa
Maggert leads group of Aggie individuals at Day One of Bayou City
An article mentions that Rice is hosting the Bayou City Collegiate Classic golf tournament Sept. 30-Oct. 1. 12thMan.com mentions that Owl Lukas Boandl is co-leading the event.
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-boandl
This Week in Athletics — Sept. 30, 2024
UTAMavs.com (This article also appeared in MyMav.UTA.edu and The Shorthorn.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-uta
Men's golf sits in sixth place after first day of Bayou City Collegiate Classic
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-utrgv
Men's golf sitting in fifth at Bayou City Collegiate
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-lamar
Men's golf in Houston for Bayou City Collegiate
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-lamar
MGOLF: Huskies tie for sixth at Bayou City Collegiate Classic
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-hcu
UTSA/Rice game set for 6 p.m. ESPN+ broadcast on Oct. 12
An article mentions that Rice's football team will play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 12.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-utsa
'Great Day SA'
KENS-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-kens
Charlotte football vs. ECU first look: Betting odds, key matchup, player to watch
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 21-20 Sept. 28.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in The Herald-Sun, and it appeared in Yahoo! Sports Canada and The Charlotte Observer.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-ys
Charlotte football makes Purdie comeback in win over Rice
Niner Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-nt
Multiple teams saw seasons turn on a dime in Week 5: Winning box scores
FootballScoop
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-fs
It's Teacher Tailgate time!
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Connecticut Oct. 26.
CEA.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-cea
PBK Architects growing sports division, eyes collegiate athletics opportunities
An article mentions recent upgrades to Rice Stadium.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-hbj
Four forward sleepers for 2024-2025 fantasy basketball
An article mentions former Rice basketball player Trey Murphy III.
RotoBaller
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-rb
Chan wins twice to begin TCU's run at ITA All-American Championships
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team competed in the U.S. College Cup Invitational Sept. 27-29 in Torreon, Mexico
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-tcu
UH football notes: WR Marquis Shoulders out for season, DB Jalen Emery leaves team
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 33-7 Sept. 14.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-hc
UH hasn't scored in two games. Now it's an open competition at QB between Donovan Smith, Zeon Chriss
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-hc
Houston defensive back Jalen Emery no longer with team
Sports Illustrated's Houston Cougars
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-si
UTEP football tickets vs Sam Houston State: Best prices for remaining available seats
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Sam Houston State University 34-14 Aug. 31.
El Paso Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-ept
Women's soccer upended 3-2 despite strong start
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is slated to play Temple University Oct. 3.
OwlSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-temple
NEWS RELEASES
Celebrating President Jimmy Carter, Rice's 80th commencement speaker, on his 100th birthday
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter turns 100 Tuesday, and Rice is taking a look back at the 39th commander-in-chief's connection to the university. Carter has visited Rice on three separate occasions. The first was as the university's commencement speaker May 8, 1993.
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-news-release-carter
Rice to host 'Historical Perspectives on the 2024 Presidential Election' featuring Douglas Brinkley and Caleb McDaniel
Two of America’s most esteemed historians will offer unique insights into the 2024 presidential election at Rice's School of Humanities just two weeks before voters cast their ballots. Douglas Brinkley, nationally recognized presidential historian and the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor of Humanities, and Caleb McDaniel, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and the Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Humanities, will lead a discussion titled "Historical Perspectives on the 2024 Presidential Election" Oct. 22.
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-news-release-brinkley-mcdaniel
Indigenous US farm workers face greater job-related pain compared to undocumented peers, study suggests
Farming is a notoriously hard profession with long hours spent operating dangerous equipment and performing other arduous tasks. New Rice research finds that Indigenous farm employees — many of whom have legal status in the U.S. after moving from Latin America — may experience more physical pain on the job than undocumented workers.
http://dateline.rice/oct-1-news-release-diaz-samayoa