NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Kamala Harris to hold campaign rally in Houston with Colin Allred
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle, and it appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-stein
Election turnout: Harris County nearly breaks record on the 1st day polls open for Texans
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-stein
Questions raise over flyer for pro-HISD bond featuring Highland Heights Elementary principal
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online, and this segment also aired four times on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-stein
Houston holds Investor Conference without city employees after mayor warns them not to attend
MSN (This article originally appeared in ABC 13 Online, and this segment also aired on KTRK-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-stein
Experts predict low turnout despite long lines at start of early voting
Spectrum News (El Paso; this article also appeared in Spectrum News' San Antonio and Austin sites.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-stein
'News KRMG'
KRMG-FM (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-stein (This ABC Dallas segment aired twice.)
Both presidential candidates to visit Texas Friday as Election Day looms
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.
MSN (This article originally appeared in KEYE Online, and this segment also aired four times on KEYE-TV in Austin.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-jones
Kamala Harris returns to Houston Friday for rally focused on Texas abortion restrictions
MSN (This article originally appeared in Houston Landing.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-jones
How the Nov. 5 election could affect Robert Roberson's case for a new trial
MSN (This article originally appeared in WFAA Online, and it appeared in T-SPAN.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-jones
Texas voters cite concerns about election integrity
University of Houston News (This article also appeared in Mirage.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-jones
The week in politics (Oct. 23, 2024)
Houston Public Media (This segment also aired on KUHF-FM in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-jones
The conflicted history of Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, explained
Abdel Razzaq Takriti, associate professor of history and Arab-American Educational Foundation Chair in Arab Studies, is quoted.
Vox
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-takriti
Climate change is making polluted sites more susceptible to flooding
An article cites Rice research mapping active industrial facilities in the paths of recent hurricanes.
The Hill (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-the.hill
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice owls soar higher with $425k raised for athletic excellence
An article features the biennial "An Evening for Rice's Honour" fundraiser for Rice Athletics Oct. 15. The Distinguished Owl Club Award honorees included alumna Dana Burch; Göran Haag, a member of the external advisory board of Rice's Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Lynn Laverty Elsenhans, board of trustees emerita; alumnus and former basketball player David Gibbs, who is the namesake of Rice's Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center; and alumnus Thomas F.A. Hetherington. Community members mentioned include President Reginald DesRoches and Paula Gilmer DesRoches, Rice University associate; Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Ladd; trustee emeritus Bobby Tudor; trustee adviser Walter McReynolds; trustee emeritus Bucky Allshouse; Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland; alumnus Adam Peakes, chairman of the board of advisors at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business; alumni Channing and Chance Allshouse, assistant director of annual giving in athletics development; alumnae Larkin McReynolds and C.G. Marinelli; alumni and former football players Trevor Cobb and Will Shoppa; and Anne Duncan, who is the namesake of two buildings on campus.
CultureMap Houston (This article also appeared in Black Tie Magazine.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-rices.honour
Lee, Young form multidiscipline collaboration to investigate micro-cytokine factories
An article mentions that Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice’s Biotech Launch Pad, and Jeffrey Tabor, associate professor of bioengineering, will collaborate on the featured research.
UTHealth Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-veiseh-tabor
Rice University opens biotech venture studio in TMC
An article mentions that Rice has launched RBL LLC, which aims to take technology that is developed and de-risked from Rice's Biotech Launch Pad accelerator and form a pipeline for new companies. RBL co-founders include Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Launch Pad; and Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow. The article also mentions the Rice Nexus, an innovation hub aimed at transforming ideas from faculty and students into market-ready technology. Community members quoted include Paul Wotton, executive director of the Launch Pad, and Paul Cherukuri, chief innovation officer and vice president for innovation, adjunct professor of management and entrepreneurship at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and associate research professor in electrical and computer engineering.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-veiseh-robinson-wotton-cherukuri
Rice launches RBL LLC to rapidly create biotech startups focused on delivering breakthrough therapies to patients
TMC
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-veiseh-robinson-wotton-cherukuri
Cinderella at Houston Grand Opera: Love among the ashes
Alumnus Jack Swanson, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-swanson
College Board recognizes students as National Merit Scholars, Commended Students
Rice is mentioned.
The Bryan High School Norseman
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-bhs
BROADCAST
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
An article mentions that alumna Sofia Adrogué has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to be a judge of the 11th Business Court Division in Houston, which aims to help businesses resolve complex commercial disputes.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-adrogue
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
NATSO appoints Gary Hoogeveen to its board of directors
Alumnus Gary Hoogeveen is featured.
CityBiz.co
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-hoogeveen
Introduction to the Humanities: Human Horizons, Jacob Mills and David Liakos
Alumnus Jacob Mills co-authored an article.
Blog of the American Philosophical Association
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-mills
People on the move
A roundup featuring Shelley Errington Nicholson mentions that she formerly worked at Rice.
BusinessWest.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-bw
MTM Critical Metals (ASX: MTM): A company with technology poised to revolutionize metal refinery as we know it
An article mentions Rice research into the rapid flash Joule heating method.
Stocks Down Under
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-sdu
Cognitive science pathways and programs
Alumna Ronit Berger authored an article.
Options Solutions
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-berger
Ferroelectric materials transforming efficient computing
An article mentions that experts at Rice collaborated on the featured research.
ElectronicsForU.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-efu
Houston Contemporary Dance Company presents 'Vigorous Sprit' in November
An article featuring Marlana Doyle mentions that she has choreographed performances at Rice.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-bw
Exclusive: CCUS industry poised for standardization, cost reduction
Rice is mentioned.
Hart Energy
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-hart.energy
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
President Sheinbaum insists Mexico's judicial reform law is legal
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.
Mexico News Daily
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-payan
The sentencing of Mexico's former top cop exposes the DEA's counterproductive war on drugs
Prism
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-payan
Keys to success: Piano players reflect on journey
An article features alumnus Michael Zuraw, a graduate of Rice's Shepherd School of Music.
Best of SNO
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-zuraw
Schapiro: Could Tony Bennett's next sport be politics?
An article mentions alumnus Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia.
Richmond.com (This article also appeared in The Daily Progress.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-youngkin
Pottstown High seniors qualify for chance to win a full college scholarships
An article mentions that Rice participates in the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship program.
The Mercury (This article also appeared in MSN Money.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-tm
Aniello Murano recognized as EurAI Fellow for contributions to AI
An article featuring Aniello Murano mentions that he is a former Rice visiting professor.
Il Mattino
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-im
SPORTS
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
Rice head football coach Mike Bloomgren is interviewed ahead of the Owls' game against the University of Connecticut Oct. 26.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-bloomgren (This segment aired twice.)
College football 2024 Week 9 schedule: LSU at Texas A&M
ESPN
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-espn
Houston swim and dive starts season with 26 podium finished, Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honor
An article mentions the Rice Fall Splash swim meet held Oct. 11-12.
The Daily Cougar
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-dc
Sam Houston vs. FIU prediction, game preview and betting lines
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Sam Houston State University 34-14 Aug. 31.
College Football News
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-cfn
Men's tennis sweeps singles and doubles titles at ITA Texas Regionals
An article mentions that Rice's men's tennis players competed in the ITA Texas Regional Championships in Waco, Texas, Oct. 17-21.
TexasLonghorns.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-texas
'Wake Up! with SallyMac & Lina'
Former Rice basketball player Quincy Olivari is featured.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-kriv
Can UTSA salvage their season with Army on the horizon?
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio 29-27 Oct. 12.
The Paisano
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-paisano
'So much fun, huge momentum,' Texans' Hannah McNair, players teach growing sport of flag football at elementary school
An article featuring Hannah McNair mentions that her daughter played flag football at Rice.
Click2Houston
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-mcnair
LSU's Carson Paul named SEC Diver of the Week
An article mentions that Rice's swim team is slate to compete against Tulane University Nov. 1.
SwimSwam (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-swimswam
JUMP BALL: Talking state of basketball in Houston, NIL, upcoming college event
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play Florida State University Nov. 9.
VYPE
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-vype
Tulane gears up for big-play North Texas offense in clash of AAC contenders
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Tulane University 24-10 Oct. 19.
Nola.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-nola
Roadrunners pair reaches ITA Regional semifinal in Waco
An article mentions that Rice will host the American Athletic Conference Individual Tennis Championships Oct. 24-27.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-utsa
Pairings announced for American Athletic Conference Individual Tennis Championships
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-the.american
College football playoff futures, picks: Why to bet Tennessee and Indiana
Rice football is mentioned.
Action Network (This article also appeared in YardBarker.)
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-an
NEWS RELEASES
Rice Business conference Oct. 25 to explore diversity in business
Rice Business' annual conference, "Sparking Success: The Intersection of Business and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," will take place Oct. 25. The event bring together academics, corporate leaders and communications experts for dialogue and skill-building around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in business. "Sparking Success" provides a forum for awareness and discussion with panels presenting the science of DEI, how to improve corporate DEI, why neurodiversity matters, legal considerations and how to handle difficult conversations.
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-news-release-jones.school.conference
Erin Hannigan to succeed Robert Atherholt as professor of oboe at Rice's Shepherd School of Music
The Shepherd School of Music at Rice is proud to announce the appointment of Erin Hannigan as its new professor of oboe, starting July 1, 2025. Currently the principal oboist and Nancy P. & John G. Penson Chair of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Hannigan will succeed Robert Atherholt, who is retiring after more than four decades of distinguished teaching at the Shepherd School.
http://dateline.rice/oct-23-news-release-hannigan