NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Biden’s legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn’t translate into political support
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted in several media outlets, and he authored an op-ed in MSNBC.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 600 other media outlets, and it appeared on the front of the Nation & World section in the July 22 print edition of the Connecticut Post and 10 other affiliated newspapers across the U.S.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-brinkley
Kamala Harris is the right choice to continue Joe Biden's legacy
MSNBC
http://dateline.rice/july-22-brinkley
Truman and Johnson also stepped aside, but 'the circumstances are quite different'
The New York Times (This article also appeared in the July 22 print and digital editions of The Boston Globe.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-brinkley
J.D. Vance a major concern for markets: Presidential historian
Yahoo! Finance (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Finance Canada.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-brinkley
KMOX-AM (St. Louis)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-brinkley
What would a second Trump presidency mean for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's political future?
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.
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman, and it appeared in AOL.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
Harris County Democrats praise Biden, say his decision to drop out could help local races
MSN (This article originally appeared in Houston Landing.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
'I'm excited about confirming her,' says Texas Democratic Party Vice Chair about VP Harris' potential presidential nomination
NBC DFW (This segment also aired four times on KXAS-TV in Dallas.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
Analysis: Trump formally accepts GOP nomination for president
Fox 26 Online (This segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
Is Houston losing its charm? Why over half of residents surveyed are thinking about leaving
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front of the City/State section in the June 21 print edition, and it was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
No, Kamala Harris isn't guaranteed the Democratic nomination. There's a lot of names in the ring
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
Texas GOP mixed on Vance as running mate
Reform Austin
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
'KVUE News'
KVUE-TV (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones (This segment aired seven times.)
'Fox 26 News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
'TWC News All Night'
Spectrum News Austin (This segment aired 10 times.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones1
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jones2
Sheila Jackson Lee, outspoken Texas congresswoman, dies at 74
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 in MSN, and he is interviewed about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign by KRIV.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Washington Post.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-stein
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-stein
Houston’s biggest mistakes (July 22, 2024)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-stein
Tensions rise in Guyana as Maduro uses border dispute to build support ahead of Venezuela poll
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 Guardian
http://dateline.rice/july-22-monaldi
Meet the people choosing to live car-free in Dallas
Christof Spieler, senior lecturer of architecture, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-spieler
Rice scientists unveil the mechanisms behind viral release timing
An article features Rice research into how viruses ensure their survival. Co-authors quoted include Anatoly Kolomeisky, professor of chemistry and chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Anupam Mondal, postdoctoral associate at Rice's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics.
MSN (Great Britain; this article originally appeared in AZo LifeSciences.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-kolomeisky-mondal
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston chemist lands $2M NIH grant for cancer treatment research
An article features Han Xiao, the Norman Hackerman-Welch Young Investigator and assistant professor of chemistry, biosciences and bioengineering, who has been awarded the National Institutes of Health's Maximizing Investigators' Research Award.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/july-22-xiao
3 Houston innovators to know this week
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/july-22-xiao
Experts envision Dallas as 'where brain science meets climate action'
Harris Eyre, fellow in brain health and director of the Neuro-Policy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured.
Dallas Innovates
http://dateline.rice/july-22-eyre
Pct. 2 is resilient, Commish says
An article quotes Ruth López Turley, director of the Kinder Institute and professor of sociology, who recently spoke with Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia at a "State of the Precinct" luncheon.
The Baytown Sun (This article also appeared on the front page of the July 21 print and digital editions.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-turley
East Texas Pipe Organ Festival releases performance schedule
A roundup features Ken Cowan, professor of organ at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, who will perform on the Shepherd School's Fisk-Rosales organ as part of the East Texas Pipe Organ Festival Oct. 22.
Kilgore News Herald
http://dateline.rice/july-22-cowan
Neuroscientists show how VNS may enhance drug addiction treatment
An article mentions that graduate student Aurian Naderi collaborated on the featured research.
The University of Texas at Dallas News
http://dateline.rice/july-22-naderi
Top 15 festivals and events this week in Houston: July 22-28, 2024
A roundup mentions that Rice's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host The Sixth Level book tour July 25.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/july-22-365
Plan your weekend: July 25-28, 2024
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://dateline.rice/july-22-365
Asia Society Texas names artists on site series 5 cohort
Alumna Claire Elestwani is featured.
Glasstire
http://dateline.rice/july-22-elestwani
Class of 2024
A roundup featuring Shreya Sharma, Jackson Ranucci, Daniel Alberto Martinez II, Hung Pan Li, Ashwin Rao and Karlianna Kapche mentions that they plan to attend Rice in the fall.
The Buzz Magazines (This article also appeared in the June print editions of the Bellaire, Memorial, West University and Tanglewood-River Oaks issues.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-buzz
BROADCAST
'Wheel of Fortune'
Sid Richardson College senior Ellie Jung is featured.
KGO-TV (San Francisco)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-jung (This segment re-aired on more than 20 affiliate stations across the U.S.)
WDEL-FM (Philadelphia)
A broadcast features collaborative research by Rice's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics that discovered fossils of ancient chromosomes preserved in the remains of a woolly mammoth that died 52,000 years ago.
http://dateline.rice/july-22-wdel
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
A promising new way to fight cancer (Dr. Omid Veiseh, Rice University)
An article features Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator.
The AntiCancer Life on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/july-22-veiseh
Nanoprobe developed at Rice could help advance treatment for spinal cord disease, injury
An article features collaborative Rice research into developing a sensor that can record the electrical activity of spinal neurons. Co-authors quoted include Lan Luan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering; Chong Xie, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering; and research scientist Yu Wu.
TrialSiteNews.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-luan-xie-wu
Eight African Americans selected for administrative roles in higher education
A roundup features Erika Thompson, associate director of Rice's Center for African and African American Studies.
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
http://dateline.rice/july-22-thompson
Omar Gandhi, Li Hu, David M. Powell and Mónica Rivera join AN’s 2024 Best of Design Jury
A roundup features alumnus Li Hu.
The Architect's Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/july-22-hu
Houston's Dandelion Cafe returns to 'Good Morning America' — this time, for a surprise
An article mentions that Dandelion Cafe has a location on Rice's campus.
MSN Food and Drink (This article originally appeared in Eater.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-msn
Then and Now: How America's most famous streets have changed
President John F. Kennedy's "moon speech," which was delivered at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
MSN Travel (This article originally appeared in Love Exploring.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-msn
Man walks on Moon: 55 years later
The Robesonian
http://dateline.rice/july-22-rb
Composer, cellist couple to perform West Coast premiere of concerto at Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Alumnus Lembit Beecher is featured.
MSN Entertainment (This article originally appeared in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-beecher
Looking Glass-backed Rhizome raises $1M, launches new wildfire risk mitigation product
Alumnus Mishal Thadani is featured.
CitiBiz
http://dateline.rice/july-22-thadani
Student wellness tip: Offer free menstrual products
A roundup mentions that Rice student health ambassadors partnered with campus leadership to install menstrual product dispensers around campus and create a digital map layer to help students locate products.
Inside Higher Ed
http://dateline.rice/july-22-ihe
Kellogg tops Fortune's 2024 Executive MBA ranking
An article mentions that Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is ranked No. 17 on Fortune's 2024 Executive MBA list.
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/july-22-p&q
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Art exhibit preview: Works of various mediums offer new outlooks of global cultures
Timothy Morton, the Rita Shea Guffey Chair in English, is mentioned.
Daily Bruin
http://dateline.rice/july-22-morton
E se il sonno servisse (anche) a programmare il futuro? I topi sognano come uscire da un labirinto
An article features collaborative Rice research that found that during sleep, some neurons not only replay the recent past but also anticipate future experience. Co-author Caleb Kemere, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering, is quoted.
Corriere Della Sera (This article also appeared in the July 21 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-kemere
UA leader explores assisting transfers
An article features alumnus Charles Robinson, chancellor of the University of Arkansas.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (This article also appeared in the June 21 print edition of Democrat-Gazette, and it appeared on the front page of The Sentinel-Record. This article also appeared in Philanthropy News Digest and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-robinson
SPORTS
Home Turf: BHS grad drafted by the Houston Astros
An article features former Rice baseball player Parker Smith, who was recently drafted by the Houston Astros. Head coach José Cruz Jr. is mentioned.
The Buzz Magazines
http://dateline.rice/july-22-smith-cruz
Houston Astros sign eight draft picks, three free agents
Sports Illustrated
http://dateline.rice/july-22-smith
Astros 2024 draft picks signing tracker
AstrosFuture.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-smith
'Astros Bases Loaded'
AT&T SportsNet Southwest (This segment aired seven times.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-smith
Kats tabbed fifth in CUSA preseason poll
An article previews Rice's football team will play its season-opening game against Sam Houston State University Aug. 31.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-gbk
Path to Paris: Former Huskie Harrison clears Olympic hurdle
An article features former Rice track and field athlete Michelle Harrison.
SaskToday.ca
http://dateline.rice/july-22-st
Every Houstonian competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
An article features former Rice swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger, who has qualified to compete in the Paralympics in Paris.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared in the July 21 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-lettengberger
Pelicans Guard, Triangle native Trey Murphy III, Durham Parks and Rec host backpack community day
An article features former Rice basketball player Trey Murphy III.
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared in ABC 11 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-msn.sports
Here is every FCS vs FBS game scheduled for 2024
An article mentions that Rice's football team will play Texas Southern University Sept. 7.
NCAA
http://dateline.rice/july-22-ncaa
John Keefer cards 65 to lead by three at Bromont Open presented by Desjardins
An article mentions the 2021 Rice Intercollegiate golf tournament.
PGA Tour
http://dateline.rice/july-22-pga
UTA announces 2024 volleyball schedule
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to compete in the Horned Frog Invitational Sept. 17-21.
UTAMavs.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-uta
Volleyball set to host inaugural first serve dinner
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team is slated to play an exhibition match against the University of Houston Aug. 24.
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/july-22-uhc
'CTV Your Morning'
A broadcast features former Rice football player Christian Covington.
CTV (British Columbia)
http://dateline.rice/july-22-covington
NEWS RELEASES
Rice researchers and partners in Kenya win $2.5M for innovation-focused master's program
A team of researchers from Rice's Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies and Kenyatta University in Kenya have received a $2.5 million grant from the Lemelson Foundation for a first-of-its-kind graduate education program that aims to prepare students to be Kenya’s next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs. The “Impact Invention” master’s degree program at Kenyatta is designed to deliver project-based learning focused on collaboration, needs-finding, product development, prototyping, engineering design and entrepreneurship.
http://dateline.rice/july-22-news-release-rice360
Rice researchers advancing microelectronics manufacturing on DARPA-funded team
A large collaborative team led by the University of Texas at Austin with Rice as a key partner was awarded $840 million to develop the next generation of high-performing semiconductor microsystems for the U.S. Department of Defense. On July 18, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency selected UT's semiconductor consortium, the Texas Institute for Electronics, to establish a national open access R&D and prototyping fabrication facility to ensure America’s national security and global military leadership.
http://dateline.rice/july-22-news-release-darpa.research
Rice researchers explore the effects of stellar magnetism on potential habitability of exoplanets
A new study by Rice's David Alexander and Anthony Atkinson extends the definition of a habitable zone for planets to include their star’s magnetic field. This factor, well studied in our solar system, can have significant implications for life on other planets, according to the research published in The Astrophysical Journal on July 9.
http://dateline.rice/july-22-news-release-exoplanets