Dateline Rice for Feb. 21, 2024

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Will school choice in Texas trump other GOP issues in primary? Here's what experts say
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.
AOL (This article originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
Gov. Abbott battles in Texas primaries for support of his school voucher program
CBS Austin Online (This segment also aired three times on KEYE-TV in Austin.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
Early voting for 2024 March primary elections starts on Tuesday
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
Sean Teare up nearly 40 points over Kim Ogg in Harris County DA's race, Hobby poll finds
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
2024 primary elections: The GOP and Democratic races to watch in Texas
KERA Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
Endorsement watch: Sticking with SJL
Off the Kuff
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
'We won't back down' | Rep. Lacey Hull on TX border
The Dallas Express
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones
WOAI-AM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones (This segment aired 9 times.)
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-jones

American voters really are as divided as it seems
An article features Rice research into American political polarization. Co-author Matthew Tyler, assistant professor of political science, is quoted.
Futurity (This article was also featured in the "Futurity Today" newsletter Feb. 20.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-tyler

Monkeys shed light on how visual cues guide cooperation
An article features Rice research into how pairs of macaques use visual cues to guide complex, goal-oriented cooperative behavior. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Valentin Dragoi, professor of electrical and computer engineering and scientific director of the Center for Neural Systems Restoration; Behnaam Aazhang, the J.S. Abercrombie Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, director of the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative and co-director of the Center for Neural Systems Restoration; former graduate student Melissa Franch; and alumna Sudha Yellapantula.
Futurity (This article was also featured in the "Futurity Today" newsletter Feb. 21.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-dragoi-aazhang

Meet the producers who took 'Killers of the Flower Moon' from book to Oscar nominee 
Alumnus Dan Friedkin is featured.
Vanity Fair
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-friedkin

HOUSTON/TEXAS

'Drive-Away Dolls,' KLOL doc, 'Spaceman' starring Adam Sandler top new films this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen "She Is Conann" Feb. 23 and "Lucha: A Wrestling Tale" Feb. 24.
Houston Chronicle 
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-hc

BROADCAST

Melanie Miles, initially tabbed to chair Houston Housing Authority, criticizes Mayor John Whitmire for rescinding offer
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-stein

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

AI and the workforce of tomorrow with Dr. Fred Oswald of Rice University
Fred Oswald, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences, is featured.
AI, Government and the Future on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-oswald

The 2024 George London Award winners have been announced
An article features alumna Emily Treigle, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music. 
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-treigle

Exclusive: Why Ripple sees cross-border payments as the next crypto chapter
An article features alumnus Brad Chase.
Techopedia.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-chase

Central City Opera appoints stage director Alison Moritz as new artistic director
An article featuring Alison Moritz mentions that she has been a guest stage director at Rice. 
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-bw

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Solomont speaker Dr. Talithia Williams discusses strategies for minimizing health disparities
An article features alumna Talithia Williams.
The Tufts Daily
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-williams

SPORTS

Rice rallies late to sting Sam Houston
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team defeated Sam Houston State University 7-3 Feb. 20.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-bearkats
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-kprc

Border Olympics: Illinois State completes the dominating sweep
A series of articles mention that Rice's men's golf team competed at the Border Olympics in Laredo Feb. 19-20. AmateurGolf.com and MGoBlue.com mention that Owl Reggie Zhu placed third, while the team tied for second in the tournament. 
AmateurGolf.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-zhu
Kim's career-best event leads Wolverines to second straight top-five finish
MGoBlue.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-zhu
Men's golf ties for second at Border Olympics
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-mgs
MGOLF: Huskies finish in 16th place at 2024 Border Olympics
HCUHuskies.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-hcu
Men's golf rises in Border Olympics final round on Tuesday
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-uh
Ylan Guerin Pozzalo notches top-5 finish at Border Olympics
ULMWarHawks.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-ulm
Illinois State Redbirds shine at Border Olympics, set new records
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-bvm

Shelby Brown leads Tigers to win at ECU
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to the University of Memphis 79-74 Feb. 20.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in WREG Online.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-yahoo
Memphis defeats Rice 79-74 in overtime
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-the.american
Tigers send Owls packing in 79-74 OT win, Simmons records 100th career win
GoTigersGo.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-tigers

Rice 2024 roster autopsy: Owls are Texas's most in-tact team
An article features Rice football. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is mentioned.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-dctf

Louisiana capitalizes on early McNeese miscues in 11-3 win
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Feb. 23.
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-rc
Cajuns open midweek schedule with visit to McNeese
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-rc

FIU picked as pre-meet favorite as American women's championships kick off Thursday
An article mentions that Rice will compete in the American Women's Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 22-25.
SwimSwam
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-swim.swam

Magnolia West baseball begins new chapter after championship season
An article mentions Rice baseball player Jackson Blank.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the Feb. 21 print edition of the Chronicle's Cypress Creek Mirror and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-hc

Twins prospect Matt Canterino ready to join the party after Tommy John surgery
An article features former Rice baseball player Matt Canterino.
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-canterino

Men's basketball hosts Rice on Wednesday night
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team will play the University of Alabama-Birmingham Feb. 21
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-uab
 
Did you know these Major League Baseball players are from Louisiana? See the 2024 list
A roundup features former Rice baseball player J.T. Chargois.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in WVLA Online, and it appeared in WGNO Online and MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-chargois

Mills takes step back from coaching
An article features former Rice football player Luke Willson.
CTV News Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-willson

Reid still leads Hong Kong
An article mentions former Rice basketball players Oliver Xu, Arsalan Kazemi, Trey Murphy and Ricky Pierce.
PhilStar.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-philstar

'Noticiero Telemundo Houston'
Rice is mentioned.
KTMD-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-ktmd

NEWS RELEASE

Rice OpenStax and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to host inaugural Open Nursing Education (ONE) Summit
To address nursing staff shortages, OpenStax, a nonprofit educational initiative of Rice, in partnership with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is creating the first Open Nursing Education Summit. The two organizations are building upon their shared goal of addressing staffing shortages by reducing financial barriers for nursing students while facilitating discourse around important issues faced by the field.
http://dateline.rice/feb-21-news-release-one.summit

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