Dateline Rice for Sept. 13, 2024

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Faked video targeting France and UAE likely Russian despite Moscow's links to Gulf Arab states
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-ulrichsen

Price transparency is key to reducing health care costs
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, authored an article.
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-ho

Voters' 'moral flexibility' helps them defend politicians' misinformation — if they believe the inaccurate info speaks to a larger truth
Minjae Kim, assistant professor of management at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, authored an article.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-kim

Education not discussed during 2024 Presidential Debate, experts explain why
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in KEYE Online, and it appeared in WOAI Online and KABB Online. The segment also aired on KEYE-TV in Austin.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-stein
Democrats hope Taylor Swift voter registration plea can turbocharge party’s efforts after Biden drag
Washington Examiner (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-stein

Swallowed eels escape fish predators by slipping through their gills
Kory Evans, assistant professor of biosciences, is quoted.
CNN (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-evans

Urban living would be better if big city governments were less incompetent
An article mentions Bill Fulton, former director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and a 2016 paper he wrote on ways to fix inefficiency in local governments.
AOL (This article originally appeared in Reason.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-fulton

Más de 30 universidades de Estados Unidos llegan a Bogotá a ofrecer sus programas
An article mentions that Rice will be represented in the EducationUSA 2024 Fair in Bogotá, Colombia. 
MSN Noticias (Colombia; this article originally appeared in El Espectador, and it appeared in Infobae.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-msn.noticias

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston's population stays flat as suburbs continue to boom, census figures show
Daniel Potter, director of the Houston Population Research Center at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Sept. 13 print edition and was in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-potter

Paxton has edge in lawsuit to stop Bexar County voter registration mailers
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.
San Antonio Express-News
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-jones

Energy hub opens in Houston, innovation leader's impact, and more trending news
Brad Burke, associate vice president for industry and new ventures and executive director of the Rice Alliance, is quoted.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-burke

People on the move in San Antonio: Susan Steves Thompson
Alumna Susan Steves Thompson is featured.
San Antonio Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-thompson

Bayou buzz
A roundup features Rice research into the flood risks of industrial facilities in the Houston area.
Axios Houston
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-axios

Openings and closings: Loro Kirby opens soon, Wild Oats bows out
A broadcast mentions that Dandelion Cafe has a location on Rice's campus.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-hp

Chabad at Rice welcomes students with Sushi Social
An article features Chabad at Rice's Sushi Social Aug. 25. Rabbi Shmuli Slonim and Nechama Slonim, co-directors of Chabad at Rice, and Jones College freshman Maxwell Hess are quoted.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-the.slonims-hess

With an eye on the weather, Greater Houston Community Foundation CEO reflects on 30 years
Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research is mentioned.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-hbj

Texas Woman's University taps its Dr. Monica G. Williams to lead Houston campus
An article features Monica Williams, former director of development at Rice.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-defender

BROADCAST

Houstonians are struggling to buy necessities and homes as higher taxes loom
An article cites the 2024 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Steve Sherman, research scientist at the Kinder Institute, is quoted. 
ABC 13 Online (This article also appeared in MSN Money, and this segment also aired eight times on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-sherman
'Noticiero Telemundo Houston'
KTMD-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-ktmd

What could be the next big ‘moon shot’ for Houston?
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-hpm
Kennedy, Johnson et la course à la lune
Information Nationaliste
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-in

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Fall 2024 public program
An article features Rice School of Architecture's 2024 public programs of exhibitions, lectures and symposia. Igor Marjanović, the William Ward Watkin Dean of the School of Architecture, is quoted.
e-Flux
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-marjanovic

MTM Critical Metals (ASX: MTM) is going places! Interview with CEO Michael Walshe
An article features research by James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering.
Stocks Down Under
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-tour

MD Anderson partners with Rice on data initiative
An article mentions that Rice is partnering with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to launch of the Center for Operations Research in Cancer, a joint initiative to use data to solve complex challenges in cancer care. 
Becker's Hospital Review (This article also appeared in MedTech Intelligence.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-bhr

ECB cuts interest rates, and other economics stories to read this week
A roundup mentions Rice research into how improving brain health could provide an economic boost.
World Economic Forum
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-wef

Finalists announced at New York's 2024 Barbash Bach String Competition
An article features Emily Richardson and mentions that she studied under Paul Kantor, the Sallie Shepherd Perkins Professor of Violin at the Shepherd School of Music.
The Violin Channel
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-richardson-kantor

No hydrogen, no EVs, no ammonia: United States begins testing this fuel, but has a serious problem
Rice is mentioned.
The Diary 24
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-td24

8 summer law programs for high school students in Texas
A roundup mentions that Rice offers a virtual law pre-college program.
Lumiere Education
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-le

Ten women professors appointed to new academic positions
A roundup features alumna Amarda Shehu.
Women in Academia Report
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-shehu

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

UTC to host fall 2024 Meacham Writers’ Workshop Sept. 26-28
An article mentions that Tomás Morín, assistant professor of creative writing, will take part in the opening night reading of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's 2024 Meacham Writers' Workshop Sept. 26-28
The University of Tennessee Chattanooga News (This article also appeared in The Chattanooga Pulse.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-morin

Mexico's judicial reform bill approved by 18 state legislatures
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 quoted.
Mexico News Daily
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-payan

SPORTS

PREVIEW: Bayou Bucket played 50 years to date
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 14.
UHCougars.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-uh
Houston football shows improvement ahead of final week of nonconference play
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-dc
Houston seeing improvement, eyes first '24 win vs. Rice
CBS Sports (This Field Level Media article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-cbs
5 important questions facing Texas programs — Week 3
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-dctf
Game preview: Cougars vs. Owls
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-247
How to watch the Rice vs. Houston game: Streaming and TV channel info for Sept. 14
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-hc
Houston vs. Rice: How to watch, game time, TV and preview
Sports Illustrated's Houston Cougars
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-si
Big 12 football predictions for Week 3: Who will win Arizona vs. Kansas State game?
The Oklahoman
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-ok
Will Houston Cougars' defense shine against Rice Owls
KENS Online (This article also appeared in WTHR Online, Locked on Coogs on YouTube, 13 News Now, WCNC  Online, KCEN Online and KREM Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-kens
Weekend Watch Guide: An Oklahoma State fan’s guide to Week 3 of the college football season
Pistols Firing
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-pf
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-kriv1 (This segment aired three times.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-kriv2
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-kriv3
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-kprc (This segment aired four times.)

Tulsa suffers 1-0 setback in conference opener at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated the University of Tulsa 1-0 Sept. 12.  
TulsaHurricane.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-u.tulsa
UAB, East Carolina, North Texas, Rice earn first conference victories
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-the.american

Lewis, Johnson and DeFriend finish tied for 15th and 16th as Wildcats conclude opening tournament
An article mentions that Rice will host the Bayou City Collegiate Classic golf tournament Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
ACUSports.com (This article also appeared in The Optimist.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-acu
Fall season preview: Men's golf
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-utrgv

Cross country travels to Houston to compete in Rice Invitational
An article mentions the Rice Invitational cross country meet Sept. 13.
SFAJacks.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-sfa
Northwestern State continues season at Rice Invitational
NSUDemons.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-nsu
TAMIU cross country opens season at Rice Invitational
GoDustDevils.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-dust.devils
Noah Green named SWAC Runner of the Week
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-pvp
Lewis, Johnson and DeFriend finish tied for 15th and 16th as Wildcats conclude opening tournament
ACUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-acu
Bulldogs to open season at Rice Invitational
LaTechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-la.tech

Houston Roughnecks' return to TDECU Stadium to provide financial boost for UH
An article mentions Rice Stadium, where the Houston Roughnecks played their home games last season.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-hbj
UFL Houston Roughnecks to play 2025 season in TDECU Stadium
UFL Board (This article also appeared in Sports Illustrated.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-ufl

Game 3 preview: Vs. Hawaii
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Sam Houston State University 34-14 Aug. 31.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-bearkats

Kats host Southern to close nonconference
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated Sam Houston State University 1-0 Sept. 8.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-bearkats

Mississippi State, Ole Miss baseball 2025 schedule: When Bulldogs, Rebels play each other
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Mississippi State University Feb. 28, 2025.
Times Record (This article also appeared in WCBI Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-tr

Conference realignment: The Pac-12 rises from the ashes
Rice is mentioned.
Mike Farrell Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-mfs
Pac-12 basketball tiers, post-realignment: San Diego State will be the new king of the conference
CBS Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-cbs
After latest realignment moves, which other schools will the Pac-12 try to scoop up?
Yahoo! Sports (This article also appeared in Fly War Eagle.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-yahoo
Outlook for Mountain West bleak following raid by Pac-12 | Analysis
The Seattle Times
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-st
Is USF a strong candidate for the new Pac 12 along with some other AAC members?
Sports Talk Florida
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-stf

Here is an early look at the 2025 Texas A&M baseball team
An article features former Rice baseball player Ben Royo.
Aggies Wire (This article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-aw

Western Michigan football announces future games with Boise State, Illinois
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Western Michigan University Sept. 19, 2026.
MLive.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-mlive

Tennessee baseball hosts Texas A&M for College World Series rematch in 2025 SEC schedule
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team will compete in the 2025 Astros Foundation College Classic Feb. 28-March 2 at Minute Maid Park.
Knox News
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-kn

Freshman Williams Jr. set to see role increase
An article mentions that Semaj Pierre and Michael Amey III have committed to play football at Rice.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-247

'Good for the state': Steve Sarkisian wants to continue matchups vs. Texas schools
An article mentions that Rice football played the University of Texas at Austin in 2021 and 2023.
Sports Illustrated's Texas Longhorns
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-si

South wide receiver Landon Drumm hopes to follow in famous father’s footsteps (plus CIC leaders)
An article mentions former Rice football player Lance Wright.
Alaska Sports Report
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-wright

Steelers fans inquire about Chris Boswell’s record-setting game and rookie performances
An article features former Rice football player Chris Boswell.
Pittsburgh Review
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-pr

'Fox 7 Austin News'
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Texas State University in the Servpro First Responder Bowl last season.
KTBC-TV (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-ktbc (This segment aired three times.)

NEWS RELEASE

Rice unveils redesigned Academic Quad
After a careful and collaborative process of strategic planning, community input and construction, Rice unveiled its newly reimagined Academic Quadrangle during a historic reopening and ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 12. One of the university’s most iconic, treasured spaces, the inviting and vibrant four-acre landscape now offers versatile areas designed for a wide range of activities, encouraging connection, reflection and personal growth. No longer a space to simply pass through, the new quad is now a destination, university officials said.
http://dateline.rice/sept-13-news-release-rice.academic.quadrangle

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