NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
When hurricanes hit, flooded industrial sites and chemical releases are a silent, toxic threat
An article was co-authored by Jim Elliott, professor and chair of sociology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience (CFAR); Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology and co-director of CFAR; and research scientist Phylicia Lee Brown.
PBS (This article originally appeared in The Conversation, and it appeared in MSN Weather.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-elliott-boyer-lee.brown
Battle for Latino voters intensifies amid population's shift right
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.
Financial Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-jones
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump race to win over Latino voters as US election nears
Financial Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-jones
Republican leader claims 5,547 duplicate voters in Tarrant County. We checked his claim
AOL (This article originally appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-jones
Why hand counting ballots could create an election disaster
An article mentions a 2007 Rice study into hand-counting ballots.
Time (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-time
Namibia's art scene has been built by unsung heroes — like queer artist Jo Rogge
Barnabas Ticha Muvhuti, the Nancy and Robert J. Carney Postdoctoral Associate in Art History, authored an article.
The Conversation
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-muvhuti
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University announces partnership with Houston sports tech startup to enhance student athletics
An article features news that Rice has partnered with BeOne Sports to integrate the company’s mobile motion-capture AI and advanced data analytics with Rice’s sports medicine and rehabilitation programs. Community members quoted or mentioned include President Reginald DesRoches; Tommy McClelland, director of athletics; alumnus Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation, adjunct professor of management and entrepreneurship at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and associate research professor in electrical and computer engineering; and alumni Scott Deans, Jason Bell and James McNaney.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-desroches-mcclelland-cherukuri-deals-bell-mcnaney
Rice University partners with BeOne Sports to revolutionize athlete performance with cutting-edge AI technology
Houston Style Magazine
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-desroches-mcclelland-cherukuri-deals-bell-mcnaney
Rice University's bioelectrical implant scores mega $34.9M boost to combat obesity and T2D
An article features the news that Rice’s Biotech Launch Pad accelerator will lead the effort to commercialize a self-contained, implantable device to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Community members quoted include Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Launch Pad, and Paul Wotton, executive director of the Launch Pad. Veiseh was also interviewed by KPRC.
Hoodline
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-veiseh-wotton
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-veiseh
Rice University says new implant could lower cost of popular weight loss drugs
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-veiseh
How Texas business investments could help deter migrants from crossing the border
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Center for the United States and Mexico, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Oct. 10 print edition, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-monaldi
HCA Houston Healthcare, major insurer reach new deal to stay in-network
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-10-ho
This newly born-again Rice professor calls Texas a 'wonderful idea'
Timothy Morton, the Rita Shea Guffey Chair in English, is featured.
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-morton
The air-tight argument for moving Dallas municipal elections from May to November.
An article features an academic brief co-written by Melissa Marschall, professor of political science.
D Magazine
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-marschall
Seth Ward and 'Odysseus Returns': Shepherd School alum's documentary captivates audiences worldwide
An article features alumnus Seth Ward. Professor Richard Lavenda, professor of composition and theory at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is quoted.
Houston Style Magazine
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-ward-lavenda
Houston Grand Opera artistic and music director Patrick Summers stepping down in 2026
An article features Patrick Summers, distinguished lecturer in opera studies.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-summers
Houston Grand Opera's Patrick Summers: A grand transition to music director emeritus
Houston Style Magazine
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-summers
'The Apprentice,' 'Saturday Night' and 'Piece by Piece' top new films this week
An article mentions that Rice Cinema is showing "The Human Surge Part 3" Oct. 11 and "Anhell 69" Oct. 12.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in MSN Movies.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-hc
Empowering tomorrow's leaders: Rice Black student leaders guide local youth to success
An article features Rice's Black Male Association and mentions its Center for Civic Leadership and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Hanszen College junior Nathaniel Boateng, Wiess College junior Thomas Witherspoon, Lovett College junior Shungu Zimbwa and Brown College junior Spencer Rembert are quoted.
Houston Style Magazine
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-boateng-witherspoon-zimbwa-rembert
Several contested races on ballot for Comal County, New Braunfels
An article mentions alumnus Bob King.
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-king
How to have the best day in Houston, according to Bernard 'Bun B' Freeman
An article features Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-freeman
BROADCAST
'Texas Public Radio'
David Brockman, nonresident scholar in the Religion and Public Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about politics and religion.
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-brockman (This segment aired on seven affiliate stations.)
'Science Now'
A broadcast features a team of Rice civil engineering and mechanical engineering students on a mission trip to Nicaragua.
KFWD-TV (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-kfwd
KUT-FM (Austin, Texas)
A broadcast features alumna Dorothy Caram.
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-caram (This broadcast aired twice.)
Texas houses two supermax prisons, including one of the most feared in the US
An article credits images to Rice's Woodson Research Center.
TheBullAmarillo.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-woodson.research.center
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Bioengineer awarded $3.4M for project to end polio
An article features Rice research into successfully incorporating a polio vaccine into the combination vaccine that protects against five childhood diseases. Co-author Kevin McHugh, assistant professor of bioengineering and chemistry, is quoted.
The Microbiologist
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-mchugh
Henry Hub prices come under downward pressure
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Rigzone
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-krane
New research could fix weird AI images
An article features collaborative Rice research developing a new method for artificial intelligence to generate consistent images. Co-author and graduate student Moayed Haji Ali is mentioned.
The Tech Tribune
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-ali
Black men's mental health had a surprising degree of variation in their voting for Obama in his second term, indicating a surprising shift towards the Democratic party
An article features Rice research into the mental health of Black men following President Barak Obama's reelection in 2012. Co-authors Tony Brown, distinguished professor of sociology, alumna Alexa Solazzo and graduate student Quintin Gorman Jr. are mentioned.
List 23
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-brown-solazzo-gorman.jr
Metalli preziosi dai RAEE: Nuovo studio della Rice University
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, and alumnus Bing Deng.
Ecquologia.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-tour-deng
8 medical summer programs for high school students in Houston, TX
An article mentions Rice's Digital Health Young Scholars program and that Rice contributes to the Baylor College of Medicine's DocPrep program.
Lumiere Education
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-le
Mussel-inspired adhesive breaks down plastic, could prevent biofouling
An article features Rice research into bioengineered microorganisms that could help transform environmental cleanup.
Extreme Tech
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-et
Circuit Showdown: A design battle like no other
Duncan College junior Renee Wrysinski is featured.
Student-Circuit.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-wrysinski
This US university has been crowned the No. 2 best in the world for 2025
An article mentions that Rice is No. 112 in the world according to the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings list.
TimeOut
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-to
Texas' place in the national and global tech ecosystem
Rice is mentioned.
TechBullion
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-tb
Houston population by demographics, education level and metro area
Coolest-Gadgets.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-cg
Profile of Brian Armstrong, the genius behind the success of Coinbase and the cryptocurrency revolution
Alumnus Brian Armstrong is featured.
KapanLagi
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-armstrong
Former LAUSD director of real estate joins Brailsford & Dunlavey
Alumnus Al Grazioli is featured.
Brailsford & Dunlavey
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-grazioli
Greenfield Community College welcomes new senior staff
An article mentions Shelley Errington Nicholson previously worked at Rice.
BusinessWest.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-nicholson
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
True humans: Science paints a new picture of mankind's past when we mated with other ancient hominins
Mary Prendergast, associate professor of anthropology, is quoted.
Milwaukee Independent
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-prendergast
Darren Lipomi: A catalyst for change in chemical engineering
A caption mentions Thomas Senftle, the William Marsh Trustee Associate Professor of Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering.
University of Rochester News
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-senftle
When graduate students make all the difference
An article features alumnus Charles "Vic" Briscoe and mentions former Rice physics professor Charles Squire.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's College of Arts and Sciences
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-briscoe-squire
Daniel Albright, 69
An article features late alumnus Daniel Albright.
The Harvard Gazette
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-albright
US News college rankings 2025: Vanderbilt, other Tennessee schools make the list
An article mentions that Rice is No. 18 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings.
NYTimesNewsToday.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-ranking
The national space effort
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Spencer Thompson on YouTube.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-styt
SPORTS
Hurricane Milton forces Bucs and Lightning to leave Florida early and other teams to alter games
An article mentions that the women's soccer match between Rice and Florida Atlantic University scheduled for Oct. 10 has been postponed to Oct. 17 due to Hurricane Milton.
Associated Press (This article appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-ap
UH basketball to face Auburn at Toyota Center on Nov. 9
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team will face Florida State University Nov. 9 in The Battleground 2K24 in Houston. Head coach Rob Lanier is interviewed on KRIV and on KHOU's YouTube page.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-hc
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-lanier
Sampson, Lanier talk hoops ahead of The Battleground 2k24
KHOU 11 on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-lanier
Houston vs. Auburn: Game time and TV announced
Sports Illustrated's Houston Cougars
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-sihc
2024 American Basketball Media Days roster and fan engagement opportunities
An article mentions that Rice women's basketball players Malia Fisher and Sussy Ngulefac and men's basketball players Andrew Akuchie and Alem Huseinovic are scheduled to attend the American Athletic Conference's Basketball Media Days Oct. 14 in Irving, Texas. The article also mentions that Fisher made the all-conference third team last season.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-fisher-ngulefac-akuchie-huseinovic
No. 16 Tigers continue battle for AAC's top spot
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is leading the American Athletic Conference standings.
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-soccer
No. 16 Tigers take on Temple & East Carolina in AAC clash
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-bvm
Niners set to face UAB on Thursday
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 2-1 Sept. 26.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-soccer
Rice vs. UTSA preview, stats, how to watch — Oct. 12
An article mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 12.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-hc
2024 Week 7 preview: UTSA Roadrunners at Rice Owls
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-sbn
AAC football predictions, computer picks and best bets | Week 7
Shelby County Reporter (This article and similar articles appeared in more than 10 other media outlets, including Clutch Points and MySanAntonio.com.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-scr
Rice will wear Oilers-inspired unis this Saturday; will UH follow suit?
An article mentions that Rice's football team will wear light blue jerseys that honor the former Houston Oilers, who played at Rice Stadium from 1965-67, when they play the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 12.
UniWatch
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-uw
Former late Tulane football coach Buddy Teevens named 2024 NFF Outstanding Contributor to Amateur Football Award recipient
An article mentions that Rice's football team will play Tulane University Oct. 19.
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-tgw
Tulane routs UAB: Most points scored since 1998
The Tulane Hullabaloo
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-th
60th anniversary celebration of Fred Hansen's Olympic gold medal
An article features former Rice track and field athlete Fred Hansen.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-hansen
UTRGV adds two opponents to 2025 football schedule
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2028.
FBSchedules.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-fbs
Ex-NFL tight end Luke Willson finding second career on TSN
An article mentions former Rice football player Luke Willson.
DailyHive.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-willson
2024 football: Florida Atlantic preview
An article mentions former Rice assistant football coach Tom Herman.
MeanGreenNation.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-10-herman