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Rice to play Southern Miss in LendingTree Bowl
Numerous articles mention that Rice's football team will play the University of Southern Mississippi in the LendingTree Bowl Dec. 17 in Mobile, Alabama. This is the Owls' first bowl game since 2014. Head coach Mike Bloomgren and Athletics Director Joe Karlgaard are quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Dec. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-bloomgren-karlgaard
LendingTree Bowl: Rice vs. Southern Miss
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hc
USM-Rice to meet in Dec. 17 Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
MSN (This article originally appeared in WDAM Online, and it appeared in WALA Online, SuperTalk.fm, WTVA Online and KAIT Online.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-msn
College football bowl picks: Predicting the score of every game
ESPN (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in Global ESPN.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-espn
Michigan State's season officially over with no bowl game
MSN (This article originally appeared in MLive.com.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-msn
What is the 2022 college football bowl game schedule? The complete list of all 42 matchups
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-usatoday
Rice to face Southern Miss in LendingTree Bowl on Dec. 17
CW 39
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-cw39
FB: C-USA sends six teams bowling in 2022
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-cusa
Today on Texas Standard: The fight over preserving El Paso's Castner Range
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 40 affiliate stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ts
'Fox 10 News'
WALA-TV (Mobile, Alabama)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-wala (This segment aired three times.)
'WakeUp! with SallyMac & Lina'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kriv
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kriv2
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kriv
'News 11 Sunday'
WTOK-TV (Meridian, Mississippi)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-wtok
KTXX-AM (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ktxx
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Even university presidents lose their minds when their teens apply to college
An article quotes President Reginald DesRoches and features a picture with his wife Paula, Rice University associate, and daughter Shelby, a Sid Richardson senior and soccer player.
The Wall Street Journal (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Nov. 30 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-desroches
With Mauna Loa's eruption, a rare glimpse into Earth
Helge Gonnermann, professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted.
The New York Times (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-gonnermann
Abortion, consumer choice and teaching hospitals: Experts weigh in on Fairview-Sanford merger
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, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ho
LULAC to announce lawsuit Monday against Houston City Council due to lack of Hispanic representation
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-jones
Kiese Laymon on book bans, white supremacy and the US South
Kiese Laymon, the Libbie Shearn Moody Professor of Creative Writing and English, is featured.
Al Jazeera (This segment also aired four times on Al Jazeera, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-laymon
A royal visit, at a careful distance
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
The New York Times (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Dec. 4 print edition, and similar articles also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-nyt
Touch Journal n. 08/2022: Dossier wellness; intervista esclusiva a Giancarlo Nicosanti, Unieuro
iGizmo.it (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-igizmo
'As welcoming as the shadow under a tree': The new home for the man who built Houston
Alumnus Kevin Daly is quoted.
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-daly
Saudi Arabia’s Future Minerals Forum partners with global think tanks ahead of January conference
An article mentions that Saudi Arabia's global conference Future Minerals Forum has partnered with the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy to help drive innovation and thought leadership.
Arab News
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-an
Meet the Huxleys
An article about the late Julian Huxley mentions that he taught at Rice.
Science (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-science
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Essay: The burden of being young and Chinese
Steven Lewis, the C.V. Starr Transnational China Fellow at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and associate director of the Chao Center for Asian Studies, authored an essay.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Outlook section in the Dec. 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-lewis
Fort Bend County is becoming an economic powerhouse. Does it even need Houston?
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and an emeritus professor of sociology, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared on the front page of the Dec. 4 print edition and in last week's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-klineberg
How Mark Cuban's prescription drug disruption could save lives
Hagop Kantarjian, nonresident fellow in health policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kantarjian
Examiner-area calendar of events
A roundup mentions that the Houston Children's Chorus' "Kids & Christmas" Pops Concert will be held at Rice's Stude Concert Hall Dec. 17.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hc
Here's how Houston makes the grade as best college town in new report
Rice is mentioned.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-cmh
The 25 must-see Christmas movies with Houston connections
A roundup features the film "One Crazy Christmas" by alumnus Greg Carter.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-carter
BROADCAST
'Houston's Morning Show'
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Energy Studies, is interviewed about falling gas prices.
KTXH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-finley
'Lowballed' documentary features racial inequities in Harris Co. home appraisals
An article features research by alumnae Junia Howell and Elizabeth Korver-Glenn. The work was in collaboration with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired twice on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-howell-korverglenn
White House to study releasing aerosols into the atmosphere to counter climate change
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
WFIN Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-cohan
'13 Eyewitness News'
Jorge Barro, fellow in public finance at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the recent labor report.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-barro (This article aired four times.)
HIDDEN GEM: Rice University Moody Center for the Arts
An article features the exhibit "Urban Impressions: Experiencing the Global Contemporary Metropolis" at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts. Frauke Josenhans, curator at the Moody Center, is quoted.
KHOU Online (This segment aired four times on KHOU-TV in Houston, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-josenhans
'Latina Voices'
A broadcast mentions that Rice hosted the "BARK for BARC" pet walk.
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-khou
'73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade'
A broadcast re-airing Houston's Thanksgiving Day Parade features Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice.
KENS-TV (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-bunb
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Future of hydrogen fuel gets a catalyst
An article features collaborative Rice research by Naomi Halas, the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of chemistry, bioengineering, physics and astronomy and of materials science and nanoengineering and the director of Rice's Smalley-Curl Institute, and Peter Nordlander, the Wiess Chair in Physics and Astronomy, professor of electrical and computer engineering and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, who are quoted.
Labroots
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-halas-nordlander
ADIA Lab announces board members, collaborations and research award
Jack Dongarra, adjunct professor of computer science, is featured.
Inside HPC
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-dongarra
Artemis I vs. Artemis II: How the NASA program will build off the successes of the first mission
An article mentions the late Angelo Miele, the former Foyt Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Sciences.
Inverse
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-miele
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
OPINION: Graphene is a proven supermaterial, but manufacturing remains a challenge
Graduate student Kevin Wyss authored an article.
Longmont Leader
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-wyss
Sandia scientist charts journey from rural Nepal to national labs
Alumnus Bishnu Khanal is featured.
Albuquerque Journal
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-khanal
On Stage Extra: ‘The Butterfingers Angel’ at Uptown!
An article features alumnus Joshua Hong, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
The Unionville Times
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hong
Fliesler recognized for retina research
Alumnus Steven Fliesler is featured.
University of Buffalo Now
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-fliesler
Nava Dance Theatre turns real-life stories into mythical-style bharatanatyam
Alumna Nadhi Thekkek is featured.
San Francisco Chronicle's Datebook
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-thekkek
SPORTS
Olivari scores 30, Rice beats Texas State 83-71
An article mentions that Rice's basketball team defeated Texas State University 83-71 Dec. 4.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 100 other media outlets, and it appeared in the Dec. 5 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ap
No. 17 Baylor VB advances to Sweet 16 in five-set thriller
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was defeated by Baylor University in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Dec. 2.
BaylorBears.com (This article also appeared in Sic 'Em 365, SB Nation and the Baylor Lariat.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-bbears
VB: Rice, WKU fall in NCAA second round
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-cusa
NCAA volleyball tournament round of 16 set as all top teams advance
VolleyballMag.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-vb
Texas, SD, Nebraska, Baylor, UK, Marquette into NCAA round of 16; 10 bids at stake Saturday
VolleyballMag.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-vb
NCAA volleyball tournament scoreboard (Dec. 2): Nebraska, ISU, UNI advance, Creighton upset
KMA Land
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kma
'KPRC Channel 2 News Weekend'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kprc
TCU falls to Rice, 68-58
Rice's women's basketball team defeated Texas Christian University 68-58 Dec. 3.
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-gofrogs
TCU takes down Incarnate Word, 60-33
GoFrogs.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-gofrogs
'KPRC Channel 2 News Weekend'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kprc
No. 16 Aggies claim victory over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's swim team was defeated by Texas A&M University Dec. 3.
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-12thman
No. 16 Texas A&M hosts Rice in dual meet
12thMan.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-12thman
GALLERY: Women's swimming vs. Rice
The Battalion
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-batt
Football playing for championship in final C-USA season
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by the University of North Texas Nov. 26.
North Texas Daily
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ntd
Hot start not enough at Kansas State
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play the University of Houston Dec. 10.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-uhc
Texas Football magazine high school playoff pairings
Rice Stadium is mentioned.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 100 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ap
North Shore routs Atascocita to advance to state semifinals
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hc
Texas Tech to face Mississippi in Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Dec. 5 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hc
Bianna Muoneke, Cindy Tchouangwa lead Houston area on MaxPreps All-American teams
An article mentions that Cindy Tchouangwa has committed to play volleyball at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hc
Answer Man: Did John Heisman coach football at Auburn University?
An article mentions that John Heisman is a former Rice head football coach.
Dothan Eagle
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-de
The week ahead in college basketball: North Florida Ospreys make a trip to Houston
Rice is mentioned.
The Florida Times-Union (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ftu
Louisiana football to play Houston in Independence Bowl
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Louisiana at Lafayette earlier this season.
Daily Advertiser
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-da
Volleyball earns first postseason victory
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team went 27-4 this season.
GoUTRGV.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-utrgv
Air Force football draws Baylor in Armed Forces Bowl, closing another season vs. Power Five foe
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the Air Force Academy in the Armed Forces Bowl in 2012.
The Gazette
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-tg
A look back at Kansas football's 12-game bowl history
An article mentions that Rice's football team was defeated by the University of Kansas in the Bluebonnet Bowl in 1961.
KUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ku
NEWS RELEASES
Evelyn Tang wins CAREER Award
Evelyn Tang, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy and a member of Rice's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics, has won a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award. The award supports early career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models and leaders in research and education. NSF gives only about 500 of the awards each year across all disciplines.
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-news-release-tang
HIV 'drug factory' implant promises once-a-year therapy
A Rice laboratory, with a boost from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will develop a once-a-year treatment for patients infected with HIV and other infectious diseases. The lab of bioengineer Omid Veiseh has received a $3 million foundation grant to develop implants that produce and deliver monoclonal anti-HIV antibody therapeutics for at least a year. Michael Diehl, an associate professor of bioengineering and chemistry, is co-investigator on the grant.
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-news-release-veiseh-diehl
Debt-ceiling decision could complicate foreign policy, Baker Institute diplomacy expert argues
If the national debt limit is not raised, the Biden administration’s foreign policy efforts could be impacted, according to an expert from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Joe Barnes, the Bonner Means Baker Fellow, argues in a new issue brief that a Republican-led House could complicate President Biden's ability to achieve his goals regarding China and the Russia-Ukraine war.
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-news-release-barnes
Religious violence increases anxiety among Muslims and Jews, even if they have never been personally targeted
Fear of hate crime looms especially large in the minds of Jews and Muslims, even if they have never been personally targeted, according to a new study co-authored by Elaine Howard Ecklund, director of Rice’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance.
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-news-release-ecklund