CRISIS IN UKRAINE
Russia conflict separates GOP traditionalists from newcomers
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities, is quoted.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in 200 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-brinkley
3 things CFOs should monitor in a Russia-Ukraine crisis
David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Fortune (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-gantz
Soaring oil prices in the Caribbean could boost Venezuela's influence in the region
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.
Miami Herald (This article also appeared in the Feb. 24 print edition, and it appeared online in 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-monaldi
How the Russia invasion of Ukraine might affect oil prices (Feb. 24, 2022)
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-finley
Overcoming imposter syndrome, plus the increasing Russian-Ukraine conflict
Richard Stoll, the Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science at Rice, is interviewed.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-stoll
What will Russia's invasion in Ukraine mean for Houston? Soaring oil prices are just the start.
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-krane
Ukraine invasion could keep energy prices high
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Affairs at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Laramie Boomerang
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-collins
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Ancient DNA helps reveal social changes in Africa 50,000 years ago that shaped the human story
Mary Prendergast, associate professor in anthropology, co-authored an article about her collaborative research that found the earliest DNA on the African continent from human remains buried in archaeological sites in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.
The Conversation (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-prendergast
On the move: Ancient DNA illuminates early Stone Age social networks
Yale News
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-prendergast
Was Facebook the original social network? Not by a long shot
The Financial
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-prendergast
Houston's poorest take brunt of natural disasters, study finds
Houston area’s lowest-income neighborhoods are hardest hit and slowest to recover from disasters such as Hurricane Harvey and the deadly February 2021 freeze, according to a new study by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Bill Fulton, director of the institute, is quoted in Phys.org.
Bloomberg (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-kinder-study
Houston's low-income neighborhoods hit hardest when disaster strikes, study shows
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-fulton
'Estado fallido,' una explicación al aumento de mexicanos que migran a EUA
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.
Yahoo! Noticias (An English translation is not available. This article originally appeared in Newsweek.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-payan
The culture of engineering overlooks the people it's supposed to serve
Alumna Grace Wickerson authored an op-ed.
Scientific American
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-wickerson
HOUSTON/TEXAS
What those hot-button measures on the Republican Texas primary ballot actually mean
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.
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Feb. 24 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-jones
What is 'Public Charge Rule'? Why certain states pushing to enforce it
ABC 13 Online (This segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-jones
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-kriv
Rice University's student startup competition names 42 teams to compete for over $1 million in prizes
An article features the 42 student teams slated to take part in 2022 Rice Business Plan Competition, which is hosted annually by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and the Jones Graduate School of Business. The competition will return to an in-person format on campus in April.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-rbpc
'Soundwaves': An interview with the Moody Center for the Arts' Alison Weaver
An article features Alison Weaver, executive director of Rice's Moody Center for the Arts. The Moody Center is currently exhibiting "Soundwaves: Experimental Strategies in Art + Music."
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-weaver
New Films: 'Godfather' 50th anniversary, 'Studio 666' among movies opening
A roundup features Feb. 25 screenings at Rice Cinema.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-hc
5 things to do in Houston this weekend, Feb. 25-27
A roundup mentions that a conversation with Top Chef finalist Dawn Burrell will take place at the Ion, Rice's redevelopment of the historic Midtown Sears building into a tech hub, Feb. 25.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-houstonia
Report ranks 'hardest college to get into' in each state
Rice is featured.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-hc
Yale accused of 'price-fixing' to inflate cost of admission for students receiving aid
An article mentions that a federal lawsuit names Rice among 16 universities and colleges accused of working together to reduce the financial aid they give to students.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in more than 25 other media outlets, and it appeared in the Feb. 24 print edition of the New Haven Register.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-hc
Meet the Dallas 500: Christa Brown Sanford
Alumna Christa Brown Sanford is featured.
D Magazine
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-sanford
For those who bark: A new canine park at Hermann
An article cites a 2016 study between Rice and the Hermann Park Conservancy.
Realty News Report
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-rnr
Study: City taxpayers subsidizing county services
An article cites a study by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research into property tax equity in Harris County.
The Leader
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-kinder-study
Texas student wins 'Jeopardy!' college championship and scores $250,000 grand prize
An article mentions that Brown College senior Jasmine Manansala competed in the 'Jeopardy!' National College Championship
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-manansala
BROADCAST
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict might affect oil prices (Feb. 24, 2022)
Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law and the co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center, is interviewed about a plan to build a "living shoreline" to help protect the Galveston Bay area from future hurricanes.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-blackburn
Pastors work to address mental health within the Black community through education
An article cites a study that found Black and Latino Christians often turn to their pastors for mental health care or information on mental health resources, even when those clergy feel ill-equipped to offer help or advice.
The Denver Channel (This segment also aired on KMGH-TV in Denver.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-tdc
HIDDEN GEM: Rice University secrets
Greg Marshall, Rice's director of community relations, gives a tour of the university.
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-khou
Whip up some gold, hop a resting spaceship & make a building croak?
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-khou
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
In foraging tasks, new opportunities to study the brain's complexity
Xaq Pitkow, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted.
Simons Foundation
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-pitkow
Brain Capital: An emerging investment opportunity
James Hackett, a member of the Rice board of trustees, co-authored an article.
Psychiatric Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-hackett
These 5 colleges earn high marks for international and study abroad success
An article mentions that Rice was honored with a National Association of Foreign Student Advisers: Association of International Educators' Spotlight Award in 2015.
University Business
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-ub
8 ways to sleep better when you're grieving
A slideshow cites Rice research that suggests grief may increase inflammation in the body.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in MediaFeed.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-msn
Yotpo picks Nicoletti to lead JAPAC
Alumna Suzy Nicoletti is featured.
ITWire (This article also appeared in Women's Agenda.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-nicoletti
Oscar-nominated composer Germaine Franco on making history in Disney’s 'Encanto'
Alumna Germaine Franco, who has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for her work in Disney's "Encanto," is featured.
AwardsDaily.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-franco
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Der Matossian unveils the horrors of Adana in a new book
Ussama Makdisi, the Arab American Education Foundation Professor in Arabic Studies at Rice and author of "Age of Coexistence: The Ecumenical Frame and the Making of the Modern Arab World," is quoted.
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-makdisi
Army R&D center partners with universities on graphene research
An article mentions that experts at Rice and other universities are collaborating on graphene research with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
Ole Miss News (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-om
Statistician will address 'Power in Numbers' as NSU hosts MAA conference
Alumna Talithia Williams is featured.
Natchitoches Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-williams
SPORTS
Rice downs Houston Baptist to give Jose Cruz Jr. first coaching win
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team defeated Houston Baptist University (HBU) 6-2 Feb. 23. Rice head coach Jose Cruz Jr. and HBU head coach and former Owl Lance Berkman are quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in the Feb. 24 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-hc
Berkman and Cruz enjoying new challenge as college coaches
MLB
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-mlb
Lance Berkman and Jose Cruz Jr.: A look back at 2 spectacular playing careers before their coaching days
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-c2h
BB: Coach Catalanotto era begins Friday at Houston Baptist
GoHofstra.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-gh
Tipsheet: Stroman excited to pitch for Cubs, put Mets career behind him
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-pd
Astros: Space Cowboys to host Berkman, Houston Baptist
FanSided
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-fs
Cheíto Cruz logró su primer triunfo en la pelota NCAA contra su excompañero Lance Berkman
Primera Hora (An English translation is not available.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-ph
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-kprc (This segment aired three times.)
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-kriv
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-kprc
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-khou (This segment aired twice.)
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-ktrk (This segment aired three times.)
SWIM: C-USA Championships day one recap
An article mentions that Rice's swim team is in second place in the Conference USA Swimming and Diving Championship after the first day of competition. Owls Marta Cano-Minarro and Sydney Morgan are highlighted in SwimSwam.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-cusa
2022 Conference USA Championships: FIU shatters 200 medley relay meet record
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-swimswam
Herd takes bronze in 200 medley relay
HerdZone.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-hz
TEN: February 23 athletes of the week
An article features Rice tennis player Allison Zipoli, who has been named as Conference USA's Women's Athlete of the Week.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-zipoli
Louisiana Tech visits Rice following Willis' 30-point game
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Louisiana Tech University Feb. 24.
ESPN (This Associated Press article also appeared in 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-espn
Preview: LA Tech at Rice
LaTechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-lat
Preview: Lady Techsters vs. Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play Louisiana Tech University Feb. 24.
LaTechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-lat
UNT women's basketball team's game at Southern Miss called off due to travel issues
Denton Record-Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-drc
Assessing the 1997 Blue Jays draft
Former Rice baseball player Lance Berkman is mentioned.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-berkman
Grand Oaks looks to contend with new wave of talent
An article mentions that Larry Drake has committed to play baseball at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-hc
Weekend schedule altered
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Houston March 8.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-uhc
College Baseball Primer: Who and what you need to know
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team was swept by the University of Texas at Austin Feb. 19-20.
Sports Illustrated's MLB
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-si
How to watch, stream Texas baseball vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
Hook 'Em
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-he
College baseball poll watching week 1: Let's play ball
Sports Illustrated's Killer Frog
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-si
Rice Owls' highest NFL draft picks since 1970
An article features 20 former Rice football players who were drafted into the NFL.
Stacker.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-stacker
ASU weekend lookahead: Men's tennis hosts first tournament since return to NCAA
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team is slated to play in the ASU 8-Team Invitational Feb. 25-27.
AZCentral.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-azc
J.T. Ibe refuses to be defined by viral hit that ended his NFL dream with Carolina Panthers
Former Rice football player J.T. Ibe is featured.
ESPN
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-ibe
Cal Poly hits the road for weekend series against Missouri State
An article mentions Rice baseball's road to the 2003 College World Series championship.
GoPoly.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-gp
Justin Raines named WAC Most Outstanding Freshman for 2022 indoor season
Rice is mentioned.
TarletonSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-ts
Miami working a satellite camp at SMU in June
247Sports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-247
Tramel's ScissorTales: OSU-Arizona State football game marred by QB Jayden Daniels' transfer
The Oklahoman
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-to
Taking the Charge
An article mentions the late Buster Brannon, a former Rice head basketball coach.
Fort Worth Weekly
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-fww
NEWS RELEASE
Rice Business Plan Competition announces 2022 teams
The world's largest and richest student startup competition will bring together the most promising student ventures from top universities across the U.S. and Europe to compete for more than $1 million in prizes and funding. The 2022 Rice Business Plan Competition, hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and the Jones Graduate School of Business, will be back in person and on campus April 7-9.
http://dateline.rice/feb-24-news-release-rbpc