Dateline Rice for Sept. 26, 2019

FEATURED ITEM

Who we look for: A dean’s perspective
Peter Rodriguez, dean of Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, authored an article.
Poets & Quants
http://bit.ly/2lYNR3i

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Ted Cruz says ‘I hope to run again’ for president, but probably not in 2020
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Newsweek (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2lLj61X
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://bit.ly/2lYBt3i (This segment aired twice.)

Transcripts
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is quoted.
CNN
https://cnn.it/2nrROOl

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Houston area rate of uninsured highest in nation among big cities — and getting worse
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Health and Biosciences, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Sept. 26 print edition.)
http://bit.ly/2nu5BUO

Houston region’s poverty rate increases in 2018 as household income flattens
Bill Fulton, director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted in an article about the falling median household income in Houston.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Sept. 26 print edition.)
http://bit.ly/2nwdnxt

Turner leads mayor’s race, Buzbee in second ahead of King in new poll
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science at Rice who recently conducted a poll ahead of Houston’s mayoral election, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Sept. 26 print edition and a previous edition of Dateline when it was first posted online.)
http://bit.ly/2n58tHl
KHOU/HPM poll: Turner 37, Buzbee 20, King 10
Off the Kuff
http://bit.ly/2nuDwMZ

Texas State’s Department of Philosophy will host 4th Annual Space Settlement Symposium
An article mentions that Scott Solomon, associate teaching professor in biosciences at Rice and author of “Future Humans: Inside the Science of Our Continuing Evolution,” will speak about “Adapting to Life Beyond Earth” at the 4th Annual Space Settlement Symposium at Texas State University Sept. 27.
San Marcos Corridor News
http://bit.ly/2nnEPNE

In Imelda’s wake, students share their stories and frustrations
An article cites a Rice study on the emotional well-being of Houston residents after flood events.
The Daily Cougar
http://bit.ly/2nxZ9w1

Missouri City’s city manager Anthony J. Snipes selected as a prestigious 2019 National Academy of Public Administration Fellow
Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research is mentioned.
Houston Forward Times
http://bit.ly/2nwRLkw

Kristina Haag: Founder of Cotidié clothing line
An article features alumna Kristina Haag.
Houston Family Magazine
http://bit.ly/2lZdfWN

Outside the Megaplex: Here are the Houston arthouse movies showing Sept. 27-Oct. 3
A roundup of alternative Houston-area movie theaters mentions that Rice Cinema will present “Low-Fi,” a collection of unusual films from the Rice Cinema archive, Sept. 26.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2nt6kp7

What’s on at Houston galleries this week
An arts roundup mentions that Rice’s Moody Center for the Arts will exhibit “Moon Shot” from Sept. 20-Dec. 21.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2nnHeYG
http://bit.ly/2lZMJMR

Tom Luby, director of the TMC Innovation Institute, reflects on 6 months at the helm
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2lLuiM1

Jayden Washer: Creator of JAW by Design
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Family Magazine
http://bit.ly/2nvSClw

BROADCAST

‘Capital Tonight’
Rice is mentioned.
Spectrum News Austin
http://bit.ly/2ljaLCc

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

‘The Hard Problem’ at Main Street Theater extends through Oct. 13
An article mentions that Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice, will speak about the future of knowledge Oct. 4 following the play “The Hard Problem” at Main Street Theater in Houston.
Broadway World
http://bit.ly/2lXAfp7

Author of ‘The Family’ to speak at FFRF convention
An article mentions that Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities and professor of religion and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, will receive the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Emperor Has No Clothes Award at the FFRF’s national convention Oct. 18-20 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Freedom From Religion Foundation
http://bit.ly/2lQNCYj

Texas insurance department promotes 4, names new internal audit director
Alumna Leah Gillum is featured.
Insurance Journal
http://bit.ly/2lXWU4E

IIT Delhi announces winners of the Alumni Awards 2019
Alumnus Mohit Aron is featured and pictured.
Devdiscourse (A similar article also appeared in Connected to India.)
http://bit.ly/2lPdQdJ

Milestones, October 2019
An article features the late alumnus Lynn Mitchell Jr., who died July 20 at age 79.
Christian Chronicle
http://bit.ly/2nwpA5h

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Deep dive for dark matter may aid all of data science
An article mentions that Chris Tunnell, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and of computer science, and his team have received a $1 million National Science Foundation grant to advance the way data scientists use machine and deep learning in the physical sciences.
Watts Up With That? Blog (A similar article also appeared in Conservative Angle.)
http://bit.ly/2lZkG08

Fordland teacher, named best in Missouri, says she belongs ‘here with these kids’
An article mentions graduate student Cole Grandel.
Springfield News-Leader
http://bit.ly/2lXqY08

Public retirement funds and universities are financing Empower Texans, a far-right lobbying group, new report reveals
Rice is mentioned.
The Intercept
http://bit.ly/2lXmZkc

NuZee announces expansion of board and nominations of new directors
Alumnus Shanoop Kothari is featured and pictured.
International Comunicaffe
http://bit.ly/2nxh06g

UCF researcher works to make safer electric vehicles
Former Rice postdoctoral fellow Yang Yang is featured and pictured.
University of Central Florida News
http://bit.ly/2mTf080

SPORTS

Now-ranked Rice Owls volleyball enjoy signature win
A television broadcast features Rice’s volleyball program, which is ranked No. 22 in the nation after defeating the University of Texas at Austin for the first time in school history. Head coach Genny Volpe and Owls Nicole Lennon and Adria Martinez are interviewed.
KHOU Online (This segment also aired on KHOU-TV in Houston, and the video appeared in Chestnut Post.)
http://bit.ly/2n02yDl

Miners open conference play at No. 22 Rice, UTSA
An article mentions that Rice’s volleyball team will play the University of Texas at El Paso Sept. 27.
El Paso Herald-Post
http://bit.ly/2ntkQ05

SFA ready for first home game of season
An article mentions that Rice’s volleyball team was defeated by Stephen F. Austin State University earlier this season.
KTRE Online
http://bit.ly/2lp802q

Week 5 college football picks, games, odds: Penn State, Florida State on upset alert
An article features Rice’s football program ahead of its Sept. 28 game against Louisiana Tech University.
CBS Sports
http://bit.ly/2lZXdfb

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 5: Proven computer model loving Ohio State, Iowa State
An article mentions that Rice’s football team was defeated by Baylor University 21-13 Sept. 20.
CBS Sports
http://bit.ly/2m0rXN5
ALUMNI NOTEBOOK: Southland Conference honors Schmid, Young with weekly awards
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2lObAn3
One True Podcast: Recovering from Rice, Baylor vs. Iowa State folles and Gundy being Gundy
Waco Tribune-Herald
http://bit.ly/2m0VOoC
Big 12 power rankings — Week 4: Shake it up
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/2nwRNcb
Big 12 football power rankings, Week 5: Iowa State back on track
FanSided
http://bit.ly/2lXT4IE

SHSU announces 2022 game against Texas A&M
An article mentions that Rice’s football team will play Sam Houston State University at Rice Stadium Aug. 31, 2024.
KAGS Online
http://bit.ly/2nq9ZUB

‘KPRC Channel 2 News Today 4:30 a.m.’
A television broadcast features Rice’s men’s basketball program. Head coach Scott Pera is interviewed.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://bit.ly/2m13eIx

BYU was a ‘better fit’ than USC for Rice graduate transfer RB Emmanuel Esukpa, now slated to step in for injured pal Ty’Son Williams
Former Rice football player Emmanuel Esukpa is featured.
Deseret News
http://bit.ly/2noc0Rc

Texas Tech football opens Big 12 play at Oklahoma without Bowman
Former Rice football player Jackson Tyner is featured.
ReporterNews.com (Similar articles also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2nx0wLz

Alumnus baseball player earns 2 pitching awards
Rice’s baseball program is mentioned.
The Lion’s Roar
http://bit.ly/2nwSQZL

Luke Willson’s return provides Seahawks with experience, personality
Former football player Luke Willson is featured.
Seahawks Wire
http://bit.ly/2nqexu9
‘Techno Thursday’ returning? Luke Willson reportedly on way to re-signing with Seahawks
Tri-City Herald (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/2nyjDVt

Timberwolves name Joe Branch assistant general manager
An article featuring Joe Branch mentions that he is a former lecturer at Rice.
Insight News
http://bit.ly/2lLQMMV

World championships next up for Gonzales’ Ince
Former Rice track and field athlete Ariana Ince is featured and pictured.
Victoria Advocate
http://bit.ly/2m0dCAh

Texan Live’s high school football schedule for Week 5
Slideshow captions mention that Devin Gunter (image 69), Braedon Nutter (image 73), Trey Phillippi (image 82) and Kobie Campbell (image 101) plan to play football at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2noh6Nl

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ravenwood High School
An article featuring Andrew Mason mentions that he plans to play football at Rice.
Brentwood Homepage
http://bit.ly/2m32OS7

No. 22 Cardinals travel to Syracuse and Boston College this week
Former Rice head soccer coach Nicky Adams is mentioned.
GoCards.com
http://bit.ly/2lZ5MXJ

Houston sports tech company raises $1.3M
An article about sEATz, a stadium concessions food-running business, mentions that the service is offered at Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://bit.ly/2lQiCaV

NEWS RELEASES

To win the federal paid family leave debate, first allow states to lead the way, Baker Institute expert says
According to research by Joyce Beebe, a fellow in the Center for Public Finance at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, family leave is quietly gaining ground in state legislatures, but federal policy and debate related to the issue has been noisy and disjointed. “For now, we should allow states to lead the way on this issue,” she said.
http://bit.ly/2m25WNX

Media advisory: ‘As You Like It’ coming to Rice Theatre
Rice Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy “As You Like It” Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 17-19. The production will be directed by Christina Keefe, head of the Rice Theatre Program, assisted by Alan Brincks. Mark Krouskop, lecture and production manager for the Rice Theatre Program, will be the set designer, and Heather Breikjern, lecturer and costume shop manager, will be the costume designer.
http://bit.ly/2nsdY2Z