NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Menendez case focuses on how Qatar trades its riches for clout
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-ulrichsen
Scientists finally invent heat-controlling circuitry that keeps electronics cool
Geoff Wehmeyer, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is quoted.
Scientific American
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-wehmeyer
On this day in history, January 4, 1965, LBJ touts utopian 'Great Society' in State of the Union address
Allen Matusow, professor emeritus and research professor of history, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Fox News and also appeared in Yahoo! Life.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-matusow
Fort Worth native and NFL champion Frank Ryan has died at 87
Several articles feature former Cleveland Browns quarterback and Owl Frank Ryan, who died Jan. 1 at 87. Ryan completed his doctorate in mathematics at Rice during offseasons and led the Browns to an NFL championship in 1964.
Yahoo! News (This article also appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-ryan
Frank Ryan dies at 87; QB led Cleveland Browns to NFL title, then had unexpected post-football career
East Bay Times
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-ryan
CTE expected to have played a role in former Browns' championship winning QB passing away
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in AtoZ Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-ryan
Rice Hall of Fame QB passes away
The Baytown Sun
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-ryan
Would a proposed voter rights ballot initiative violate Ohioans' basic sense of fair play? Today in Ohio
Cleveland.com's Today in Ohio Podcast
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-ryan
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Best Bets: Playoff fan central, swingin' Sinatra and Orlando
An article mentions alumnus Alexander Juden, who will have a book-signing event for his new novel "Crossing Darkness" at Murder by the Book in Houston Jan. 6.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-juden
This Weekend: Go on an 'Inward Journey' at Archway to kick off the new year
An article mentions that the Rice Alumni Quartet will play Jan. 26 at Archway gallery as part of Houston painter Mohammad Ali Bhatti's "Inward Journey" exhibition.
Houston City Book
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-alumni-quartet
BROADCAST
'Political Roundup': A new year, a new mayor, new council members and new laws
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. Jones also was interviewed about new Houston mayor John Whitmire and his negotiations with the city's firefighters by KHOU-TV in Houston.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-jones
'KHOU 11 News'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-jones
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-jones
'Big 2 News'
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science and fellow in urban politics at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed in a segment about hand-counting election ballots.
KMID-TV (Odessa, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-stein
KTSA-AM (San Antonio)
Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about immigration across the U.S.-Mexico border.
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-payan (This segment aired eight times on three other affiliate stations.)
GFWC's 11th annual 'Drop Your Drawers' socks and underwear drive is underway
An article mentions a Rice study that found that about 17 million children living in poverty in the U.S. go without basic essentials including underwear and socks.
WCJB Online (This broadcast also aired four times on WCJB-TV in Gainesville, Florida.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-wcjb
'The Chase'
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned as an answer to a trivia question.
Virgin Media Two (Ireland)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-jfk
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
US EV policy likely to give free trade agreement nations a lift
Benigna Leiss, a nonresident fellow in Latin American energy at Rice's Baker Institute of Public Policy, is quoted.
S&P Global
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-leiss
99% of cancer cells destroyed using vibrating molecules in lab experiment
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 on InqPOP!.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-tour-ayala.orozco
How scientists used nanomachines to discover a new form of cancer treatment
Geelong Advertiser (This article also appeared on News.com.au.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-tour-ayala.orozco
Scientists leverage nanomachines to explore a new cancer treatment
Tech Times
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-tour-ayala.orozco
KOA-AM (Denver)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-tour-ayala.orozco
More city hall coverage won't be enough to revive local news
Erik Peterson, assistant professor of political science, co-authored an op-ed.
Nieman Lab (This article originally appeared in The Conversation, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-peterson
Young organists pull out all the stops to inspire interest
Emily Amos, a graduate student at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is quoted.
The Baptist Paper (This article originally appeared in Religion News Service, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-amos
Amid trauma, Black Americans are choosing to heal
An article about Black Americans finding various forms of healing features alumna Alicia Stephenson.
Capital B
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-stephenson
Digital twins will combine capabilities in 2024 says ScaleOut Software
An article about the future of digital twins features alumnus William Bain.
App Developer Magazine
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-bain
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Rice Biotech Launch Pad announces rechargeable oxygenator in development to improve cell-based therapies – Rice news
An article features Rice-led research into developing an on-site oxygenator that helps keep cells alive in an implantable "living pharmacy" to improve cell-based therapies. Omid Veiseh, associate professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, is quoted.
News Burst
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-veiseh
SPORTS
Road woes continue at Rice, Shockers fall 76-64
An article mentions that the Rice women's basketball team defeated Wichita State University 76-64 in the team's American Athletic Conference opener Jan. 3.
GoShockers.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-womens-basketball
Charlotte, UAB, Rice earn Wednesday night wins
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-womens-basketball
'KSN News'
KSNW-TV (Wichita, Kansas)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-womens-basketball (This segment aired three times.)
Holloway puts up 18 in Tulane's 84-59 victory against Rice
An article mentions that the Rice men's basketball team lost to Tulane University 84-59 in the team's American Athletic Conference opener Jan. 3.
The Associated Press (This article appeared in more than 30 other media outlets including the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-mens-basketball
Tulane opens conference play with 84-59 win over Rice
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-mens-basketball
Green Wave rolls Rice 84-59 to start AAC action
TulaneGreenWave.com
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-mens-basketball
'Men's College Basketball'
ESPNU
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-mens-basketball
'Houston's Morning Show'
Former Rice football player and alumnus Matt Sign, the chief operating officer of the National Football Foundation, is interviewed about the national championship college football game Jan. 8 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-sign
Michigan, Washington focused on 'here and now' for CFP title game
An article mentions that Rice Stadium hosted Super Bowl VIII in 1974.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared on the front page of the Sports section in the Jan. 4 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-stadium
2023-24 college football bowl results for every game
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Texas State University 45-21 in the First Responder Bowl Dec. 26.
Fox Sports
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-bowl
OU flashback: Sooners win seventh national championship on this day 23 years ago
An article features photos from Rice's football game against the University of Oklahoma on Sept. 23, 2000.
Tulsa World
http://dateline.rice/jan-4-ou