NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Fear and loathing in DC: Gonzo illustrator Ralph Steadman's life and work
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, authored an article.
Vanity Fair (This article also appeared in DNyuz and Australian Online News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-brinkley
Donald Trump's chances of losing Texas, according to polls
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
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-jones
Cruz vs. Allred race tightens as attack ads vie for uncommitted voters
Fox 26 Online (This segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-jones
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff rallies Democrats in Texas. What he said about the state
Austin American-Statesman (This article also appeared on the front page of the Sept. 25 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-jones
Health care execs take home most of Ventura County's top government salaries
An article features collaborative Rice research that found that CEO salaries for nonprofit hospitals and health care systems increased significantly from 2012 to 2019. Co-author Derek Jenkins, postdoctoral scholar in health economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Ventura County Star, and it also appeared in MSN Health.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-jenkins
20 private universities with large endowments Rice is mentioned in a slideshow.
A slideshow features Rice.
U.S. News and World Report
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-usnwr
HOUSTON/TEXAS
New California lawsuit claims Exxon's Baytown plastic recycling plant was key to public deception
Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Sept. 26 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-blackburn
'Nobody asked me': Houston AAPI voters face challenges ahead of election season
Melissa Marschall, professor of political science, is quoted.
Houston Landing
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-marschall
UH/Rice University study: ChatGPT boosts everyday creativity
An article features collaborative research by Jaeyeon Chung, the William S. Mackey Jr. Distinguished Assistant Professor at Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-chung
'The Wild Robot,' 'Megalopolis,' 'Wolfs' and 'My Old Ass' top new films this week
A roundup mentions that Rice Cinema will screen the films "Totem" Sept. 27 and "Dry Ground Burning" Sept. 29.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-hc
BROADCAST
Here's where the tri-state colleges and universities rank on US News & World Report's Best Colleges list 2025
An article mentions that Rice is No. 18 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings.
NBC 4 New York
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-nbc
These local universities are two of the best in the country
Time Out (Chicago)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-to
'Midday News'
WFAA-TV (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-wfaa (This segment aired twice.)
Best colleges in South Carolina for 2025: US News & World Report
Independent Mail (This article originally appeared in Greenville News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-im
'KVUE News Daybreak'
KVUE-TV (Austin, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-kvue (This segment aired three times.)
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-krld (This segment aired three times.)
'CBS News Texas'
KTVT-TV (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-ktvt
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Rice's school of engineering changes its name to reflect excellence in computing
An article features news that Rice has renamed its school of engineering to the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing. Community members quoted include Amy Dittmar, Howard R. Hughes Provost, executive vice president for academic affairs and professor of economics, and Luay Nakhley, the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the Brown School of Engineering and professor of computer science and biosciences.
Sensi Tech Hub
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-dittmar-nakhley
Researchers develop eco-friendly metal recycling method
A an article features Rice research into developing an eco-friendly method for recycling valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and professor of materials science and nanoengineering; postdoctoral research associates Bing Deng and Shichen Xu; Yi Cheng, postdoctoral associate and Rice Academy Junior Fellow; postdoctoral researchers Jaeho Shin and Carter Kittrell; research assistant Justin Sharp; alumnus Long Qian; graduate students Shihui Chen and Lucas Eddy; and undergraduate student Khalil JeBailey.
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-tour-deng-xu-cheng-shin-kittrell-sharp-qian-chen-eddy-jebailey
Innovative technique reduces environmental impact of metal recycling
AZo CleanTech
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-tour-deng-xu-cheng-shin-kittrell-sharp-qian-chen-eddy-jebailey
Metals from e-waste recycled more sustainably
The Engineer
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-tour-deng-xu
US: E-waste recycling breakthrough offers 95% metal purity, 85% yield
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-tour-deng-xu
Modern patrons: Suzanne Deal Booth
An article features alumna and Rice Board of Trustees Emerita Suzanne Deal Booth and mentions the Rice Media Center.
Art Basel
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-booth
Sunnova announces appointment of two new independent board members
An article features alumnus and Rice Board of Trustees member Jeremy Thigpen.
Sunnova (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Finance, Financial Times and Stock Titan.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-thigpen
Sunnova menambahkan dua direktur independen ke dewan direksi
BisnisUpdate.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-thigpen
Researchers discover how cholesterol affects the organization of cell membranes | Lega Nerd
An article features Rice research that directly measured cholesterol chain structures in their natural membrane environment for the first time. Co-author Jason Hafner, professor of chemistry and of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
Ruetir
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-hafner
Another new wasp species discovered by researchers on Rice campus
An article features Rice research that identified the new wasp species Chrysonotomyia susbelli, the fourth wasp species found on university grounds in seven years. Co-authors quoted include Scott Egan, associate professor of biosciences, Wiess College senior Brendan O'Loughlin and alumnus Pedro Brandão-Dias.
Morning AgClips
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-egan-oloughlin-brandao.dias
How can universities deepen their ties with India?
An article mentions that Rice launched the Rice-IITK Collaborative Center in 2019 in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Caroline Levander, the Carlson Professor in the School of Humanities, professor of English and vice president for global and digital strategy, is quoted.
Keystone Education Group
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-levander
Prelomová liečba rakoviny ničí nádory aj v pokročilom štádiu za menej ako 6 dní
An article features a collaborative study using cytokine "drug factory" technology that found it can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days. Co-author Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, is mentioned.
NexTech.sk
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-veiseh
BioNTX announces 2024 Tech Transfer Showcase finalists pitch competition at the 2024 iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit
An article mentions that Rice is one of six finalists in BioNTX's third annual Tech Transfer Showcase.
Markets Insider
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-mi
Coast Guard Academy ranks among top institutions
An article mentions Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
MilitarySpot.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-doerr.institute
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Biologist warns humans on Mars could 'turn green and lose eyesight'
Scott Solomon, teaching professor of biosciences, is quoted.
Daily Star Lebanon
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-solomon
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra's Stuart Malina toasts 25-year career: 'I feel so lucky here'
An article mentions Jones College senior Zev Malina.
PennLive.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-malina
Fairfield needs a student-run coffee shop
An article mentions that Rice has a student-run coffee shop on campus.
The Fairfield Mirror
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-fm
SPORTS
College football picks: Expert predictions for every game in Week 5
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Sept. 28.
Athlon Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-athlon
Charlotte vs. Rice prediction and picks — Sept. 28, 2024
StatSalt.com (This article and similar articles appeared in more than 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-ss
Eight American Athletic Conference players named Campbell Trophy semifinalists
An article mentions Rice football player Christian Francisco is a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-francisco
Christian Francisco shines as semifinalist for Campbell Trophy
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-francisco
Temple hosts Army in Thursday night conference matchup
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Army 37-14 Sept. 21.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-army
Army football faces tough test on short week
Stadium Rant
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-army
Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars prediction, odds and picks for Saturday, Sept. 28
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Houston 33-7 earlier this season.
PicksWise.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-uh
2024 Week 5 preview: Iowa State Cyclones at Houston Cougars
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-uh
UAB women's soccer faces Rice on the road
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is scheduled to face the University of Alabama at Birmingham Sept. 26.
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-uab
UTSA heads to league-leading Memphis on Thursday
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team is scheduled to face the University of Texas at San Antonio Sept. 29.
GoUTSA.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-utsa
ECU volleyball looks to bounce back entering conference play
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team was picked to win the American Athletic Conference in the AAC's preseason poll.
The East Carolinian
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-ec
FSU basketball's 2024-25 schedule released
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is set to play Florida State University this season.
Sports Illustrated's FSU Seminoles
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-fsu
Jaguar women's basketball announces nonconference slate
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team is scheduled to play the University of South Alabama Nov. 11.
USAJaguars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-sa
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is married! What to know about his wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger
An article features former Rice volleyball player Mariah Riddlesprigger.
Today
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-riddlesprigger
Giannis Antetokounmpo ties the knot with Mariah Riddlesprigger: Everything you need to know
Greek City Times
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-riddlesprigger
Ex-Vikings QB Kramer says he has dementia, inspired to share by Favre's revelation of Parkinson's
An article features former Rice football player Tommy Kramer.
Associated Press (This article appeared in more than 100 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-kramer
Former Rice All-America quarterback Tommy Kramer reveals he has dementia
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-kramer
Former Vikings All-Pro QB Tommy Kramer goes public with dementia diagnosis
The Athletic
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-kramer
San Antonio native, former NFL quarterback Tommy Kramer announces dementia diagnosis
KSAT Online (This segment also aired twice on KSAT-TV in San Antonio.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-kramer
Tommy Kramer, former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl QB, announces dementia diagnosis
USA Today (This article also appeared in Yahoo! Sport UK and AOL.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-kramer
WOAI-AM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-kramer (This segment aired three times.)
KSL-AM (Salt Lake City)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-kramer (This segment aired twice, and it aired on WGCH-AM in Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut.)
MPISD Athletic Hall of Fame 2024
An article features former Rice football player and track and field athlete Huey Keeney.
EastTexasRadio.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-keeney
Jack Yates High School football star Jordan Andrus aims to bring district title to Yates Lions
An article mentions that Jordan Andrus has committed to play football at Rice.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-andrus
This date in Texas history: En route to a Heisman Trophy, Ricky Williams runs over Rice
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to the University of Texas at Austin 59-21 in 1998.
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-aas
Could these two Texas schools be in the next wave of conference realignment?
A caption mentions that Rice's football team played Texas State University in last season's First Responder Bowl Dec. 26.
LoneStarLive.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-lsl
Houston organization brings squash to gym classes with aid of U.S. Squash Foundation
Rice is mentioned.
US Squash
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-uss
TCU football player profile: LB Cooper McDonald
MSN Sports (This article originally appeared on Sports Illustrated's TCU Horned Frogs.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-26-mcdonald