NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Gov. Abbott staffer calls Biden admin 'hypocrites' over border response
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online, and this segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-jones
The Back Mic: Post-Special Sessions conservative-to-liberal legislator rankings
The Texan
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-jones
US bans Pentagon from using Chinese port logistics platform
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
VOA (This article also appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-collins
Houston and Harris County's rental assistance fund has closed
Daniel Potter, senior director of research at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-potter
Gaza death toll: Why counting the dead has become a daily struggle
Abdel Razzaq Takriti, incoming associate professor of history, is quoted.
Reuters (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-takriti
BBC Radio 4's 'The Mandates'
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-takriti
Young organists pull out all the stops to inspire interest in a 'complex' instrument
Emily Amos, a graduate student at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Religion News Service, and it appeared in Word&Way.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-amos
HOUSTON/TEXAS
These were the 5 most-read Houston energy tech stories of 2023
A roundup features alumni Rawand Rasheed and Brad Husick; and it features a report co-authored by Ken Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Shih Yu "Elsie" Hung, research manager at the CES, into Texas' possible role in the hydrogen economy.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-rasheed-husick-medlock-hung
Taylor Swift was not 'Person of the Year' (Opinion)
An article mentions that Rice is offering a course on the lyrical evolution of Taylor Swift.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-hc
HISD opened 7 centers to provide food, clothes and more. Will they reach families in need?
An article cites Houston-area student data based on surveys by the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Landing
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-hl
Three retail tenants open in former Rice Village Gap store
An article mentions the Rice Management Co.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-hbj
BROADCAST
Is living in space a real possibility or just billionaires' folly?
Kelly Weinersmith, adjunct assistant professor of biosciences and author of "A City on Mars," is interviewed.
KPCW Online (This segment also aired on three affiliate stations.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-weinersmith
Austin Trail of Lights working to rectify accessibility concerns
Alumnus Steven Eichner is quoted.
KXAN Online (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-eichner
'TWC News All Evening'
An article cites Rice research into the pollution caused by natural gas flaring.
Spectrum News Austin
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-spectrum
Top Houston stories of the year (Dec. 22, 2023)
The Rice University Police Department is mentioned.
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-hpm
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
A Texas community is being bombarded by cancer-causing benzene. State officials have known for nearly two decades
Loren Hopkins, professor in the practice of statistics and environmental analysis, is quoted.
DeSmog
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-hopkins
Molecular jackhammers and good vibes fight cancer in new study
An article features Rice research using molecules that vibrate strongly when stimulated by light to destroy cancer cells. Co-authors James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and alumnus and research scientist Ciceron Ayala-Orozco are quoted.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in The Messenger.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-tour-ayala.orozco
8 best Ph.D.s that offer the highest stipends
A roundup features Rice.
Study International
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-si
FMF forges tie-ups with leading research institutions
An article mentions the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Trade Arabia
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-ta
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Shareholders have MTM share price bells jingling all the way
An article mentions that experts at Rice pioneered flash Joule heating.
The West Australian
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-wa
Book lovers holiday gift guide
A roundup features alumnus Alexander Juden, author of "Red Tiger."
San Francisco Examiner
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-juden
SPORTS
Some coaches called Texas State a 'career-killer.' G.J. Kinne made it his calling card.
An article mentions that Rice's football team will play Texas State University in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas Dec. 26.
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-tm
Texas State reportedly inks G.J. Kinne to new contract
Football Scoop
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-fs
Neal's Picks, presented by Service Specialists: Bowl edition
OleMiss.Rivals.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-om.rivals
Culp aims for bowl success with Bobcats
People Newspapers
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-pn
Week 2 bowl games lines and picks
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-sb
FIrst Responder Bowl preview: Texas State vs. Rice prediction
VSiN
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-vsin
East Carolina, Rice pick up Wednesday wins
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated Prairie View A&M 82-56 Dec. 20.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-the.american
Rice Owls vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dec. 22.
CBS Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-cbs
Earl Campbell, Houston icon: The 1973 state title game that laid his path
Rice Stadium is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-hc
UConn and Rice announce two future games
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Connecticut in 2024 and 2025.
UConnHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-uconn
Rice adds UConn, Texas Southern to future football schedules
FBSchedules
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-fbs
Alumni Corner: Sparks is energizing High Point volleyball
Rice is mentioned.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-ds
More signing day headlines
Houston Chronicle's "High School Sports Insider" newsletter for Dec. 21
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-hc
Cowboy football adds 17 in early signing period
OKState.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-oks
The tweets that shaped Texas Tech's 2024 class
TexasTech.Rivals.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-texas.tech
'KHOU 11 Morning News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-khou (This segment aired twice.)
National Signing Day: Each Texas college's top signing in class of 2024
An article mentions Kaleb Blanton has signed to play football at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article appeared in the Dec. 22 print edition and was in yesterday's Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-hc
PREP FOOTBALL: Linemen differ on approach to signings
An article featuring Lane Jeffcoat mentions that he has committed to play football at Rice.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-adg
Early National Signing Day 2023: Complete list of Arkansas high school football D-I signees
Sports Illustrated's High School FN
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-si
What they say: Talking Longhorns football with The Daily Texan
An article mentions that Rice's football team played the University of Texas at Austin Sept. 2.
University of Washington's The Daily
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-the.daily
Football National Signing Day central
TexasSports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-ts
UNT football National Signing Day central
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-mgs
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Broncos ahead of Week 16
A roundup features former Rice football player Calvin Anderson.
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-anderson
Roadrunners collect CSC Academic All-District accolades
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Texas at San Antonio Nov. 11.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-utsa
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A broadcast mentions that E.J. Warner plans to transfer to Rice to play football this offseason.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-kprc
'KHOU 11 News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-22-khou