NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Sanctions on Russia could be costly for Western economies
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Affairs at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal (This segment aired on more than 700 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-collins
Ukraine invasion could keep energy prices high, though uncertainty persists
Victoria Advocate (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-collins
When it comes to Putin, sanctions may have limits as a tool of coercion
Clifton Morgan, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-morgan
'The News with Shepard Smith'
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is interviewed about the crisis in Ukraine.
CNBC (This segment aired three times.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-brinkley
Ancient DNA illuminates how humans travelled and interacted in Stone Age Africa
An article features collaborative Rice research that found the earliest DNA on the African continent from human remains buried in archaeological sites in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. Co-author Mary Prendergast, associate professor in anthropology, is cited.
Nature (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-prendergast
Oldest human DNA from Africa reveals complex migrations
Science
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-prendergast
Ancient DNA reveals surprises about how early Africans lived, traveled and interacted
Phys.org (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-prendergast
An increase of Mexican migrants to the US could signal a 'failed state'
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.
Newsweek (This article also appeared in MSN and CengNews.com.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-payan
Researchers develop technique to harness electrons and create 'synthetic dimensions'
An article features collaborative Rice research that controlled the electrons in Rydberg atoms with such precision that they created "synthetic dimensions," which may be important tools for quantum simulations. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Thomas Killian, dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences and professor of physics and astronomy; Barry Dunning, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics; and Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy.
MSN (This article originally appeared in News18.com.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-killian-dunning-hazzard
ABC 13 to analyze Texas mail-in ballot issues in town hall Thursday
An article mentions that 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, will be a panelist at ABC 13 Online's Feb. 24 town hall about how Texas' recently revised election law is impacting voters.
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-jones
Venezuela: El país que no sembró el petróleo
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, the Center for the United States and Mexico and the Latin America Initiative at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
El Nacional (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-monaldi
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Opinion: Remove all statues, and make not idols of mere mortals
Several letters to the editor mention Rice's plan to relocate the Founder's Memorial and erect a monument in the Academic Quadrangle to commemorate the university's integration.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This op-ed also appeared on the front of the Opinion page in the Feb. 23 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-hc
Hewlett Packard Enterprise set to move into its new global headquarters in Spring
An article mentions that Antonio Neri, chief executive of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, gave a talk last year hosted by the Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Feb. 23 print edition of the Chronicle's Woodland Villager and Cypress Creek Mirror-Champions/Klein, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-baker-talk
Galveston has a new software to schedule ship movements. Its ship pilots association says it was stolen from them
Alumnus James Andrews is featured.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Business section in the Feb. 23 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-andrews
Analysis: Giving professors freedom, so long as they agree with politicians
Rice is mentioned.
The Texas Tribune (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-textrib
BROADCAST
Accomplished composer lived in El Paso and is nominated for Oscar
Alumna Germaine Franco, who has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for her work in Disney's "Encanto," is featured.
KLAQ Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-franco
UT student wins final round of 'Jeopardy!' college championship, takes home $250K
An article mentions that Brown College senior Jasmine Manansala competed in the 'Jeopardy!' National College Championship.
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-manansala
Lafayette High graduate, LSU senior competes on 'Jeopardy!' National College Championship
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Daily Advertiser.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-msn
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Coaching vs. mentoring: Providing the right guidance at the right time
An article mentions CoachRICE, a leadership training program from the Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Radiological Society of North America
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-doerr-inst
Apple is reportedly working on smart fabric that will be used in making bags, clothing and more
An article mentions that Rice researchers developed "smart shirts" that can monitor heart rates.
Tech Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-techtimes
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Boston Brass returns to Danville to headline Brass Band Festival in June
Rice's Shepherd School of Music is mentioned.
The Advocate-Messenger
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-am
Earle-Sears, echoing Allen Iverson, asks: 'Is that what we're talking about — practice?'
An article features alumnus Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-youngkin
Maria Nicanor named as new director of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
An article features Maria Nicanor, executive director of the Rice Design Alliance, who will be the next director of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York beginning March 21.
Al Día
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-nicanor
SPORTS
2022 Conference USA fan guide: Diving keeps FIU one step ahead of Rice
An article mentions that Rice's swim team is slated to compete in the Conference USA championship meet in Lynchburg, Virginia, Feb. 23-26. The article highlights Owls Marta Cano-Minarro, Arielle Hayon, Lauren McDougall, Maddy Howe and alumna Lindsay Mathys.
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-swim-owls
Mean Green S&D ready for C-USA championship
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-mgs
SWIM: All-Academic Team announced
An article features Rice swimmer Zoe Spitz, who has been named to Conference USA's All-Academic Team.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-spitz
Willis leads Louisiana Tech against Rice after 30-point game
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Louisiana Tech University Feb. 24.
Fox Sports (This Associated Press article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-fox
Cougars buck Cowboys, 3-2
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Houston March 8.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-uhc
New promotions, themes unveiled for season
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-uhc
Braz briefs: 9 students advance to national art, writing contest
An article featuring Ryan Guillo mentions that he has committed to play football at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Feb. 23 print edition of the Chronicle's Pearland Journal and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-hc
Katy ISD lands 16 on TXSWA all-state football team
A caption mentions Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Feb. 23 print edition of the Chronicle's Sugar Land Sun and a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-hc
BYU's 2023 football schedule getting adjusted for Big 12 move
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Brigham Young University Sept. 29, 2023.
Heartland College Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-hcs
Columbia transfer Will Geerdes savors return to action with Virginia
Rice is mentioned.
Daily Progress
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-dp
BSB: Miller selected SLC hitter of the week
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the Houston Baptist University Feb. 23.
HBUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-hbu
Papas scores 18 to lead Monmouth over Siena 71-59
An article mentions that Isaiah Esdale will transfer to Rice to play football.
Charleston Gazette-Mail
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-cgm
Year one under Joe Golding is already a success for UTEP basketball
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Texas at El Paso March 3.
KROD Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-krod
NCAA baseball review: Fireworks fly on opening weekend
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept by the University of Texas at Austin Feb. 19-20.
Sports Illustrated's Killer Frogs
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-sikf
No. 1 Texas aims for 4-0 at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Sports Illustrated's Longhorns Country
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-silc
GAME LOG: Texas rolls in this one, beats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 12-0 to improve to 4-0 on the season
Sports Illustrated's Longhorns Country
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-silc
Forty Acres Insider: Feb. 22
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-ts
Texas A&M tops Lamar 9-3 in College Station
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play Lamar University Feb. 25-27.
12NewsNow.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-12nn
NEWS RELEASES
Ancient DNA reveals surprises about how early Africans lived, traveled and interacted
A new analysis of human remains that were buried in African archaeological sites has produced the earliest DNA from the continent, telling a fascinating tale of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-news-release-predergast
Houston's low-income neighborhoods hit hardest when disaster strikes, Harris County, Kinder Institute study shows
Houston's low-income neighborhoods bear the biggest burdens during catastrophic events — from damage to older homes during natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey and last year’s winter storm to economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic — according to a Harris County Community Services Department analysis prepared by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-news-release-harris-county-kinder-study