NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
How gerrymandering stifles potential voters and candidates as well as skews policy
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is interviewed.
NPR's "Morning Edition" (This segment aired on more than 950 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-stein
Gulf Arab states, squeezed by climate change, still tout oil
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 200 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-krane
Saudi Arabia and Russia go on the offense at climate talks
Bloomberg (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-krane
Reform at home and soft power abroad: Amir Tamim sets out Qatar's priorities
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Doha News
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-ulrichsen
Here's a post-COVID-19 roadmap to recovery
An article mentions that Tom Kolditz, director of Rice’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders, is a Fast Company Impact Council member.
Fast Company (This article will also appeared in the Nov. 1 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-kolditz
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Poll reveals Texans' views on abortion law that may surprise some
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Oct. 27 print editions of the Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-jones
Texas showdown: Biden, Abbott battle over abortion, COVID, border — and politics
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-jones
Texas Standard for Oct. 27, 2021
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 30 stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-jones
KLBJ-AM (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-jones (This segment aired on four times.)
Should The Woodlands become a city? Voters will decide on Nov. 2
An article cites information about The Woodlands published on the Kinder Institute for Urban Research's blog.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the Oct. 27 print edition of The Woodlands Villager and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-hc
Fort Bend Christian Academy band students have new reason to 'make a joyful noise'
An article mentions that the new band room at Fort Bend Christian Academy was modeled after band facilities at Rice, the University of Southern California and the University of Georgia.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Oct. 27 print edition of the Sugar Land Sun and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-hc
UT ranks as No. 1 Texas university in 2022 US News global rankings
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 167 according to the 2022 list of top global universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-aas
Houston makes the grade as a top place to live after college, says new report
Rice is mentioned.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-cmh
Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy earns national certificate for STEM excellence
An article cites Rice's STEM professional development guidelines.
Dallas ISD News Hub
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-hub
BROADCAST
US ambassador to Mexico visits Brownsville
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
KRGV Online (This segment also aired on KRGV-TV in Harlingen, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-payan
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
This 'sleeping cap' cleans your brain
An article features collaborative Rice research to develop a "sleeping cap" to analyze the cleansing flow of fluid that drains the brain of common metabolic waste during sleep.
Healthcare Packaging
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-hp
How PPP participation increased banks' risk appetites
An article features research co-authored by Hailey Ballew, assistant professor of accounting at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Knowledge@Wharton
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-ballew
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
More than drug trafficking: Mexico, United States face common challenges
Isidro Morales, a nonresident scholar at the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Birmingham Times (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-morales
COVID, colleges and your student
An article cites COVID-19 testing requirements for students at Rice.
Lamorinda Weekly (This article also appeared in the Oct. 27 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-lw
In-person early vote days draw to a close
Alumnus Glenn Youngkin, who is running for governor of Virginia, is featured.
YourGV.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-youngkin
Leading with Integrity leads upcoming Womentum Summit this weekend
An article mentions that Jamil Higley works with Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Jackson Hole News & Guide
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-doerr
SPORTS
Response, fourth downs and 'mudita': inside Rice's 30-24 upset over UAB
An article features Rice's football team's 30-24 win over the University of Alabama at Birmingham Oct. 23. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-bloomgren
5 takeaways from North Texas press conference — UNT's injury situation continues to deteriorate
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of North Texas Oct. 30.
Denton Record-Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-drc
College football Week 9 predictions: Picks for 20 games, including Baylor-Texas and SMU-Houston
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-dmn
Littrell, players preview Rice game
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-mgs
Presser notes: North Texas looks to grow from latest loss
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-247
Group of 5 odds, betting picks: Picking San Diego State and SMU to stay undefeated against tough opponents
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-ta
Kinkaid vs. St. John's rivalry features close coaching connections
An article mentions that St. John's School and The Kinkaid School are slated to play a football game Oct. 29 at Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Oct. 27 print editions of the Memorial Examiner and Bellaire Examiner, and it appeared in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-hc
Southern Miss joins Sun Belt with two more Conference USA teams, FCS program expected to follow
An article mentions that Rice will join the American Athletic Conference.
CBS Sports (This and similar articles also appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-cbs
Rice University to join American Athletic Conference; ACLU sues Magnolia ISD over gender-based hair policy and more education news
Community Impact Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-cin
Christian Covington and his performance in the Chargers
Former Rice football player Christian Covington is featured.
American Football International
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-covington
Homecoming at UNC Charlotte is quickly approaching
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Nov. 6.
Niner Times
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-niner
Five Texas players who need to step up against Baylor
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by the University of Texas at Austin 58-0 Sept. 18.
Longhorns Wire
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-lw
Next-to-last week of Texas HS football regular season brings huge matchups, streaming links
An article mentions that Chibby Nwajuaku has committed to play football at Rice.
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-247
Eagles re-sign LS Rick Lovato to the active roster; sign S Jared Mayden to the practice squad
An article featuring Jared Mayden mentions that his brother, James, is a former Rice football player.
Philadelphia Eagles
http://dateline.rice/oct-27-mayden