NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Biden’s Gaza humanitarian envoy to be replaced after overseeing aid boost
An article features David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and the United States' special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues.
The Times of Israel (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-satterfield
David Satterfield to step down as US envoy for Gaza aid
AL-Monitor
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-satterfield
Without expanded DACA protections, undocumented students are being left behind
Freshman Lajward Zahra authored an article. A senior student referred to as "Luis" is featured.
The Nation (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-zahra
Is the US preparing to ban future LNG sales to China?
Gabe Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice's Baker Institute for the Public Policy, and Steven Miles, fellow in global natural gas at the Baker Institute, co-authored an article.
Foreign Policy
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-collins-miles
The Schmidt Science Fellows for 2024 are announced
Alumnus Jacob Beckham is mentioned.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-beckham
Ownership listening to the fans brought about Texans' new uniform designs
Rice is mentioned.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-forbes
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University spearheads educational revolution with OpenStax research collaboration
An article features news OpenStax at Rice will announce a groundbreaking nationwide research collaboration of unprecedented scale and scope that aims to enable transformational learning and education research on how students learn across all educational levels. A news conference to introduce the project was held April 24 at Rice’s Ion innovation hub. Community members mentioned include President Reginald DesRoches; Richard Baraniuk, the C. Sidney Burrus Professor of Engineering and professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science; and Amy Dittmar, Howard R. Hughes Provost, executive vice president for academic affairs and professor of economics.
Houston Style Magazine (This article appeared in a previous Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-openstax
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-openstax
University of Houston and Rice University launch 2024 business accelerator cohort at the Ion
An article features news that Rice and the University of Houston are continuing an 11-year collaboration to support Houston entrepreneurship by announcing the latest cohort of their respective startup and small business accelerators, RED Labs and OwlSpark. This summer the accelerators will host their ventures at the Ion. Jessica Fleenor, director of acceleration programs for Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and managing director of OwlSpark and BlueLaunch, is quoted.
Houston Style Magazine
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-owlspark
UH and Rice unveil 2024 business accelerator cohort
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-owlspark
Houston is one of most diverse cities in the US, says new report
Constance Porter, senior associate dean of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and associate clinical professor of marketing at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-porter
New Rice University study explores how religion influences workplace discrimination responses
An article features Rice research into the role religion plays in how employees respond to racial discrimination in the workplace. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Rachel Schneider, director of Rice's Religion and Public Life Program, and graduate student Bianca Mabute-Louie.
Houston Style Magazine
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-schneider-mabute-louie
4 Houston universities earn top spots for graduate programs in Texas
An article mentions that Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is ranked 29th nationally in the U.S. News and World Report's latest graduate school rankings, while its entrepreneurship program is ranked eighth and its part-time MBA program is 15th.
Innovation Map (This article originally appeared in Culture Map Houston, and it appeared in a previous Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-jones-school
Study abroad: 4 Houston universities offer best graduation programs based on ranking 2024
Shiksha.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-jones-school
Regions Bank becomes official banking partner of Harris County Houston Sports Authority
An article mentions that MidFirst Bank is taking over Rice Athletics' multiyear deal with Amerant.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-rice-athletics
Longview High School seniors earn National Merit Program honors
An article mentions that Shreemayi Undavalli is considering attending Rice to study biology or neuroscience.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in KYTX Online.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-undavalli
BROADCAST
'Dan Flanigan — An American Tragedy — EP614'
Alumnus Dan Flanigan is interviewed about his upcoming novel "An American Tragedy."
Coffee with the Dog Podcast on Rumble
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-flanigan
Migrant apprehensions are down at Texas border. Have state policies had impact?
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online (This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune, and it appeared in a previous Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-payan
'CBC Radio One'
Joseph Cozza, assistant teaching professor and associate director of Rice's Program in Politics, Law and Social Thought, is interviewed about abortion rights.
CBTK-FM (British Columbia, Canada)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-cozza (This segment aired on more than 100 affiliates.)
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Researchers decode brain processes behind foraging behavior in monkeys
An article features Rice research investigating the brain processes involved in searching for food. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Valentin Dragoi, professor of electrical and computer engineering and scientific director of the Center for Neural Systems Restoration, and alumnus Neda Shahidi.
AZo Life Sciences
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-dragoi-shahidi
Curving terahertz signals around obstacles for 6G
An article features collaborative Rice research into discovering the world's first curved wireless data link, which could help revolutionize wireless communications.
IEEE Spectrum
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-wireless
How US shale keeps sheltering America from the next oil price surge
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Business Fast (This article also appeared in Financial Times and in a previous Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-krane
How universities support student startup initiatives
An article mentions the Rice Business Plan Competition run by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship.
Tekedia
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-rbpc
Security Executive Council, with Rice University and MD Anderson Cancer Center, collaborate on workplace risk event
An article mentions that Rice will host the Workplace Violence Management State of the Industry conference June 27-28 in collaboration with the Security Executive Council and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
SecurityInfowatch.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-security
Security Executive Council: Conference to offer education, networking and solutions on workplace violence management
Security Informed
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-security
Ensemble For These Times announces its 2024 call for scores for SOLO PIANO
Alumna Dale Tsang is mentioned.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-tsang
Solar-assisted heat pumps vs. air-source heat pumps
An article mentions that Rice contributed to the featured research.
PV Magazine
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-pvm
A key gene helps explain how the ability to glide has emerged over-and-over during marsupial evolution
Olga Dudchenko, a researcher at Rice's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics, is quoted.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-dudchenko
Kincaid will lead Baylor’s Institute for Faith and Learning
Alumna Elisabeth Kincaid is featured.
Baptist News Global
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-kincaid
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Heavily tattooed woman vents about the job market after being rejected by TJ Maxx
An article mentions a Rice study into how tattoos are perceived in the workplace.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in The Independent.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-msn
Minjung Kim receives Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Alumna Minjung Kim is featured.
Northwestern University News
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-kim
SBU's Franciscan Institute appoints research fellow for Poor Clare studies
Doctoral student Michael Shane Harless is featured.
St. Bonaventure University News
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-harless
Top 5 free courses that will help you get started with your investment journey!
An article mentions that Rice offers the course "Investment and Portfolio Management" on Coursera.
Yourstory
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-coursera
SPORTS
Charlotte, East Carolina, Rice and South Florida athletes earn track and field weekly honors
An article mentions that Rice's Gus Gannon was named the American Athletic Conference's Men's Track Athlete of the Week.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-gannon
Houston track and field continues to find success in Mt. Sac Relays and Fred Duckett Twilight
An article mentions Rice's J. Fred Duckett Twilight track meet April 20.
Daily Cougar (This article also appeared in Chat Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-track
Once rivals, still friends: Verlander, Orenduff recount epic duel 20 years later
Former Rice baseball players Philip Humber, Jeff Niemann and Wade Townsend are mentioned.
MLB
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-humber-niemann-townsend
Houston Texans' final 7-round mock draft: A few surprise trades while addressing major holes
An article mentions former Rice football player Luke McCaffrey.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in the April 24 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-mccaffrey
From Rice to Harrison, bloodlines run deep in 2024 NFL draft
MyTexasDaily.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-mccaffrey
Cincinnati Bengals may be able to find next great slot receiver on Day Three of 2024 NFL draft
Sports Illustrated's All Bengals
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-mccaffrey
Group of Five playoff being pitched by Derek Dooley, financially backed by private equity firms
Rice's football team is mentioned.
CBSSports.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-football
Commanders draft preview: Best — and bust — picks at the burgundy and gold's 2024 selection spots
An article mentions former Rice football player Paul Giroski.
WTOP Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-giroski
Schoemann hired Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Rice
An article mentions that Rice has hired Jack Schoemann as the special assistant to the head coach in men's basketball. Head men's basketball coach Rob Lanier is also mentioned.
Hoop Dirt
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-schoemann
Vinnie Calautti named men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach
An article mentions that Rice has hired Vinnie Calautti as the strength and conditioning coach for men's basketball. Head men's basketball coach Rob Lanier is also mentioned.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-calautti
Jeff Martin named director of operations for Rice men’s basketball: Extensive experience in basketball operations and coaching success highlighted
An article mentions that Rice has hired Jeff Martin as the director of operations for men's basketball. Head men's basketball coach Rob Lanier is also mentioned.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-martin
Can Dan Hurley and staff secure commitment from Liam McNeeley after UConn men’s basketball visit?
An article mentions alumna former Rice women's basketball player Ashley Elsey.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-elsey
Reality of Wrestling and UFL’s Houston Roughnecks to host ROW Live this Saturday
An article mentions that the Houston Roughnecks are playing their home games at Rice Stadium this season, and it mentions that they have paired with Reality of Wrestling to host an event at Rice Stadium before their game April 27.
411Mania
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-rice-stadium
Roughnecks savor in first victory of the season following the battle of the Lone Star State
OurSportsCentral.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-rice-stadium
Reality Of Wrestling teaming with UFL’s Houston Roughnecks for ROW Live
Wrestle Zone
http://dateline.rice/apr-24-rice-stadium