NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Texas newspaper turns on Greg Abbott: 'Spewing lies'
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.
Newsweek (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-jones
Rep. Victoria Neave Criado launched a surprise bid against fellow Democrat Sen. Nathan Johnson. She said her time has come.
MSN (This Texas Tribune article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-jones
Jackson Lee holds narrow lead in 18th Congressional District race
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-jones
Houston Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has narrow lead over Democratic challenger Amanda Edwards, poll finds
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in MSN and in the Feb. 23 print edition of the Chronicle, and it was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-jones
How Mexican citizens in Texas can vote in Mexico's 2024 elections
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, is quoted.
Yahoo! News (This Texas Tribune article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-payan
New surgeon leader for Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute plans major expansion
An article features alumnus Tom Nguyen.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in the Miami Herald.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-nguyen
Zibby Owens' reading retreat comes to Austin, drawing bibliophiles
An article mentions that Samantha Eckert formerly worked at Rice in career services.
MSN (This Houston Chronicle article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-msn
What did going to the moon achieve, really?
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
MSN (India; this article originally appeared in StarsInsider.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-msn
Texas finally reclaims the moon
Texas Monthly
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-tm
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Acts of kindness illuminate Rice's Mitzvah Marathon
An article features Chabad at Rice's Mitzvah Marathon. Community members quoted or mentioned include President Reginald DesRoches; alumna Mary Lowery; Rabbi Shmuli Slonim, co-director of Chabad at Rice; Rice University Police Department's Chief of Police Clemente Rodriguez; Will Rice College freshman Shrusti Modi; and McMurtry College senior Perry Gilberd.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-jhv
'The cavalry isn't coming,' Texas doesn't care about public schools
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.
Reform Austin
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-stein
Houston lawyer blasts mayor’s rescinded job offer
Defender
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-stein
Feb. 18, 2024: Grant Belton — 'Nine Years with Rice360: Addressing Inequities in Global Health'
Alumnus Grant Belton, lead design engineer and associate director of the Rice Nexus in Rice's Office of Innovation, gives a talk about his experience in Malawi with the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technology.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Galveston County on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-belton
'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 (This article appeared in the Feb. 23 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-hc
Queer things to do in Houston this weekend, Feb. 22–25
A roundup features the exhibit "Hayv Kahraman: The Foreign in Us," which will be on view at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts through May 11.
OutSmart
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-os
Houston universities and colleges witnessing major growth in endowments
An article mentions Rice's O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science.
Greater Houston Partnership
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-ghp
Best Bets: Bread and Puppet, 'Laughs in Spanish' and 'Tied'
An article features alumna Gabriela Lena Frank.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-frank
Summer camps in Houston 2024 — find the perfect STEM, sports, arts (and more!) camp for your child
A roundup mentions that Rice's Office of STEM Engagement and Rice Athletics will offer week-long day camps for third-fifth grade students this summer.
Houston on the Cheap
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-hotc
BROADCAST
'KCEN HD Texas Today'
Rice is mentioned.
KCEN-TV (Waco, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-kcen
'RNN Local News'
An article mentions that Rice is No. 64 in the U.S. according to The Wall Street Journal.
KFWD-TV (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-kfwd
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Study suggests anti-Black racism may account for conservatives' negative reactions to jobs requiring DEI statements
An article features collaborative Rice research that found conservative-leaning job applicants indicate being less likely to pursue positions that require personal statements on diversity, equity and inclusion. Co-author Mikki Hebl, the Martha and Henry Malcolm Lovett Chair of Psychological Sciences, professor at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, is quoted.
Phys.org (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-hebl
Retired general: 'The moment you become selfish as a leader, you are done'
Tom Kolditz, former director of Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders, is featured.
Business Observer
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-kolditz
The sacred polyester of Tibetan khata
Huatse Gyal, assistant professor of anthropology, is featured.
Tricycle
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-gyal
Caseware welcomes Danielle Supkis Cheek as vice president, head of analytics and AI
Alumna Danielle Supkis Cheek, lecturer in accounting at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business, is featured.
CIO Influence
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-cheek
RVCC sets concert featuring pianist Miryana Moteva, violinist David Brubaker
An article features alumnus David Brubaker, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
New Jersey Stage
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-brubaker
National Golf Course Owners Association appoints new board member
An article features alumnus Whitney Crouse.
SGB Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-crouse
Engineers create new way to recycle CO2 into new products
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
New Energy and Fuel (This article also appeared in Renewable Carbon News.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-nef
Real numbers of MBA admissions: Average GRE scores by top US business schools
Rice's Jones Graduate Schools of Business is mentioned.
Clear Admit
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-ca
SPORTS
Four American teams earn midweek wins
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team defeated Sam Houston State University 7-3 Feb. 20.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-the.american
Baseball preview: The Rice series
An article mentions that Rice's baseball team is slated to play the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in a three-game series Feb. 23-25.
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-rc
'News 15 Good Day Acadiana'
KADN-TV (Lafayette, Louisiana)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-kadn (This segment aired nine times.)
No. 19 Alabama faces Rice in opening round of Blue-Gray National Tennis Classic
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis team will play the University of Alabama Feb. 23 at the Blue-Gray National Tennis Classic in Montgomery, Alabama.
RollTide.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-rt
August Pitre, Southern University WR and law student, looks to make case for NFL in Legacy Bowl
An article features former Rice football player August Pitre.
Nola.com (This article also appeared in The Advocate.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-pitre
Southern wide receiver August Pitre seeking to accomplish both of his dreams
New Orleans Saints
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-pitre
FIU sweeps events on first day of 2024 American Women's Swimming and Diving Championships
An article mentions that Rice's swim team is competing in the American Athletic Conference's Women's Swimming and Diving Championships in Dallas Feb. 23-24.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-the.american
UTSA heads to Space City to face Houston and Rice
An article mentions that Rice's women's tennis team is slated to play the University of Texas at San Antonio Feb. 24.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-utsa
UTSA women's tennis checks in at No. 61 for highest ITA ranking ever
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-utsa
Who's in, who's out, who returns for each coaching staff in the XFL Conference
An article mentions former assistant football coach Sean Anderson.
UFLBoard.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-23-ufl