NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Venezuela's autocrat, Nicolás Maduro, threatens to annex Guyana
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Center for the United States and Mexico, director of the Latin America Energy Program at the Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
The Economist
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-monaldi
A pipeline giant is helping to push Texas's power grid to the brink
An article that details its research methodology cites Ken Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies (CES) at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Shih Yu "Elsie" Hung, research manager at CES.
Bloomberg (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-medlock-hung
Mexican cartels' violent reign of terror at the border helping drive US migrant crisis
Gary Hale, nonresident fellow in drug policy and Mexico studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the New York Post.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hale
KOH-AM (Reno, Nevada)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hale (This segment aired twice.)
US sales of Palestinian keffiyehs soar, even as wearers targeted
Alumna Anna Rajagopal is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Reuters.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-rajagopal
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston's 25 most powerful couples, from restaurant royalty to real estate moguls
A roundup features President Reginald DesRoches, Paula Gilmer DesRoches, Rice University associate, and Sid Richardson senior Shelby DesRoches; and Rice Board of Trustees Emeritus Scott Wise. The article also mentions that JooYoung Choi's exhibit "Love and Wondervision" was on view at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts earlier this year.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN Travel.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-desroches-wise
Does Rice University have a drinking problem?
An article quotes or mentions President Reginald DesRoches; Bridget Gorman, dean of undergraduates and professor of sociology; Jeff Falk, assistant vice president for strategic communications; and alumnus Geoff Winningham, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Humanities and professor of visual and dramatic arts.
Texas Monthly (This article also appeared in AOL.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-tm
Rice University relocates its founder’s remains after reckoning with his ties to slavery
An article mentions that the remains of William Marsh Rice have been moved to a family plot in Glenwood Cemetery as landscaping work on the Academic Quadrangle begins. Jeff Falk, assistant vice president for strategic communications, is quoted.
San Antonio Express-News (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-falk
Trailblazer Brandi Smith leaves KHOU 11, becomes multimedia journalist at Rice University
An article features Brandi Smith, multimedia journalist in the Office of Public Affairs at Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-smith
After eight years, Brandi Smith is leaving Houston's KHOU 11
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-smith
Moody Foundation pledges historic, $1 billion commitment to Texas education over the next 20 years
An article mentions that the Moody Foundation gifted Rice $100 million in 2021 for the Moody Center for Student Life and Opportunity
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-hc
Congratulations to the School of Health Professions Class of 2023!
An article mentions that the 2023 School of Health Professions commencement was held at Rice's Stude Concert Hall Dec. 2.
Baylor College of Medicine News
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-bcm
Survey: PVAMU No. 1 Texas HBCU, fifth-best value university in state
An article mentions that Rice is ranked No. 1 in Texas for best value according to SmartAsset.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-defender
BROADCAST
Whitmire, Jackson Lee meet in one of final forums before Saturday’s Houston mayoral runoff
An article mentions that Ruth López Turley, director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, moderated a Houston mayoral runoff forum Dec. 3.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-turley
'Houston's Morning Show'
A broadcast mentions Chapman Welch, an electro-acoustical specialist and lecturer in music technology at Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-turley
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
A broadcast features Rice's mudhif, a large structure made of reeds that serves as a community center in the Iraqi marshes, and mentions that Rice's Glasscock School for Continuing Studies will host a reading of "The Epic of Gilgamesh" Dec. 5.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kprc (This segment aired four times.)
'13 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast mentions a study into local law enforcement offices by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ktrk
UAP disclosure / channeling the Sirians
A broadcast mentions that some of Whitley Strieber's writings are archived at Rice.
Coast to Coast AM (This segment also aired on more than 500 affiliate stations across the U.S. and Canada.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-c2c
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Engineers tackle hard-to-map class of materials
An article features collaborative Rice research into 2D ferroelectric materials. Co-authors Yimo Han, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering and chemistry, and graduate student Chuqiao Shi are quoted.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-han-shi
Engenheiros lidam com classes de materiais difíceis de mapear
JobClas.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-han-shi
Houston mayor honors first Black female architect to become chapter president
Graduate student Melvalean McLemore is featured.
Building Enclosure (This article also appeared in Informed Infrastructure.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-mclemore
Discussing paid research opportunities for M.Arch students at UW-Milwaukee SARUP
Alumna Samantha Schuermann is featured.
Archinect
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-schuermann
What are the best places to live in Texas?
Rice is featured.
EnergyPortal.eu
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ep
Technical Paper Roundup: Dec. 5
An article mention that experts at Rice collaborated on the paper "Engineering chirality at wafer scale with ordered carbon nanotube architectures."
Semiconductor Engineering
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-se
O'Connor building at Rice University | SOM — Skidmore Owings & Merrill
An article features Rice's O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science.
Archilovers
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-al
Rice University's new engineering and science building opens
Build Australia
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ba
AstraZeneca partners with AI company to find cure for cancer
An article mentions that a Rice-led team has been awarded $45 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop an implantable cancer treatment technology.
International Business Times
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ibt
Reinvigorating the Cancer Moonshot with empowered patients
PharmaPhorum.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-pp
Brighter days ahead
An article mentions President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962.
Railway Age
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ra
Incentivizing innovation for national security: a conversation with Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC)
Center for Strategic & International Studies
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-csis
2024 OMBA RANKING: Which online MBA programs had the most women in 2023?
Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is mentioned.
Yahoo! Finance (This article originally appeared in Poets&Quants.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-yf
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Wildlife encounters: a cautionary tale from Utah's bison incident to global conservation efforts
Lydia Beaudrot, assistant professor of biosciences, is quoted.
News Break
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-beaudrot
SPORTS
Texas State earns first bowl invite, to face Rice in Dallas
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. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted.
San Antonio Express-News
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-bloomgren
Rice, Texas State to face off in SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-bloomgren
'KVUE Midday News'
KVUE-TV (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kvue
'Fox 7 News Edge'
KTBC-TV (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ktbc (This segment aired five times.)
Rice visits No. 3 Houston following Cryer's 23-point outing
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Houston Dec. 6. Head coach Scott Pera is quoted in Field Level Media.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ap
No. 3 Houston puts unbeaten mark on line vs. rival Rice
Field Level Media (This article also appeared in more than 20 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-pera
Undefeated University of Houston eyes victory in city rivalry game against Rice
BNN Network
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-bnn
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ktrk (This segment aired twice.)
'KHOU 11 News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-khou
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kprc
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kriv
WBB ranked No. 23 in AP poll
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is slated to play Gonzaga University Dec. 9.
GoZags.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-zags
UAB's Weathersby, East Carolina's McNeal named women's basketball Players of the Week
An article features Rice's women's basketball player Dominique Ennis, who has been named to the American Athletic Conference's Weekly Honor Roll list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ennis
Ennis named to AAC Honor Roll
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ennis
Tulane's Holloway, Temple's Stanford earn weekly honors
An article features Rice's men's basketball player Travis Evee, who has been named to the American Athletic Conference's Weekly Honor Roll list.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-evee
Travis Evee named to AAC Honor Roll
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-evee
It's Lofton or new import for Bolts — Trillo
Former Rice basketball player Suleiman Braimoh is featured.
The Manila Times (This article also appeared in MSN Philippines.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-braimoh
Track and field programs start season on Dec. 9
An article mentions that Rice will host the J. Fred Duckett Twilight Meet April 20.
OLLUSaintsAthletics.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-ollu
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's football team played Tulane University Oct. 28.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-kriv
Bikes, boats and feet: Lee's unique journey to Richmond
Rice is mentioned.
TennisRecruiting.net
http://dateline.rice/dec-5-tr