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Houston's Rice University earns top-15 rank on 2 prestigious new lists
Numerous articles mention that Rice is ranked No. 1 in Texas according to Niche; No. 9 in the nation according to Forbes' "America's Top Colleges" list; and No. 29 in the nation on The Wall Street Journal's "2025 Best Colleges in the U.S." list. InnovationMap also mentions that Niche ranked Rice No. 1 in the nation for its kinesiology, sport management and architecture programs. President Reginald DesRoches is quoted.
InnovationMap (This article was featured in the "Daily Digest" newsletter, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-desroches
Rice University breaks into top 10 on Forbes list of 'Best Colleges'
MSN (This Houston Chronicle article also appeared in its Sept. 9 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-msn
A&M named 'Best University In Texas' by Wall Street Journal
Yahoo! News (This article originally appeared in KWKT Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-yahoo
28 California schools reached this top-100 list. Only 3 from Texas, though.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-hc
Texas university ranks among Forbes' top colleges for the first time. See full list
Austin American-Statesman (This article also appeared in the Sept. 8 print edition of the Journal Star.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-statesman
This is the top university in Texas, according to Forbes college rankings 2024
El Paso Times
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ept
Ranking: The Forbes 2024-2025 'Top Colleges' in America
Poets&Quants
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-p&q
Wall Street Journal’s '2025 Best Colleges' in America
Poets&Quants (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-p&q
This Illinois college ranks just behind the Ivy League at No. 11 in the nation
Journal Star (This article also appeared in the Sept. 7 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-js
Wall Street Journal ranks Texas A&M tops in the state again
The Eagle (This article also appeared in KXAN Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-the.eagle
MSU makes Forbes' top 100 schools list, along with U-M
Lansing State Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-lsj
1 Texas university places top 10, 5 others place in Forbes' 'America's Top Colleges'
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in KRLD Online.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-msn.money
Niche presents TAMIU with impressive statewide rankings
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-hc
These are the top colleges in Massachusetts, according to new Forbes ranking
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in Boston.com.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-msn.money
'Good Day Austin Saturday'
KTBC-TV (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ktbc
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump cashes in during final weeks of his presidential campaign
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The Washington Post (This article also appeared in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-brinkley
Economists back legislative effort to reveal hidden health care prices
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is quoted.
USA Today (This article also appeared in Yahoo! News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ho
The terrifying way that eels escape a hungry fish’s stomach
Kory Evans, assistant professor of biosciences, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-evans
Uncovering complex electron interactions
An article features collaborative Rice research into a new class of quantum critical metals. Community members quoted or mentioned include Qimiao Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy, former postdoctoral fellow Wenxin Ding and alumna Sarah Grefe.
MSN (Great Britain; this article originally appeared in AZo Quantum.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-si-ding-grefe
Researchers advance new class of quantum critical metal that could advance electronic devices
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-si-ding-grefe
Scientists make major discovery while working with scrap EV batteries: 'The need for developing sustainable recycling methods is pressing'
An article features Rice research recovering materials from spent lithium-ion batteries. Co-author James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-tour
Así se ve el primer cementerio de glaciares del mundo que expone la amenaza del cambio climático
An article mentions that a Rice-led team of researchers established the Global Glacier Casualty List, a database of the world's glaciers lost to climate change. The casualty list was unveiled alongside a Glacier Graveyard in Iceland Aug. 17. Cymene Howe and Dominic Boyer, both professors of anthropology, are quoted.
La Tercera (This article also appeared in iNoticias.cl.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-howe-boyer
In un campo santo quindici lapidi ibernate
La Regione
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-howe-boyer
Iceland hosts world's first global glacier graveyard
Just Earth News (This article also appeared in NEHerald.com.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-howe-boyer
Study on climate change adaptation in coastal cities released
GWF-Wasser.de
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-howe-boyer
When is it time to leave the stage?
George Alliger, lecturer in psychological sciences, is quoted.
Boston Globe
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-alliger
HOUSTON/TEXAS
How Texas oil companies complicate OPEC's planned production cuts
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-finley
Texas Monthly owner, associated PAC prop up Phelan
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.
The Dallas Express
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-jones
Inside conservative activist Leonard Leo’s long campaign to gut Planned Parenthood
Daily Montanan (This article also appeared in News from the States, Raw Story and Lipstick Alley, and it appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-jones
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-jones
SMCISD students, teachers attend award-winning Tapia Camps at Rice
An article mentions that Rice has partnered with Southern University and A&M College to offer STEM camps based on the STEM Camp curriculum at Rice's Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity in Education. Richard Tapia, University Professor, the Maxfield-Oshman Professor in Engineering and professor of computational and applied mathematics, and Paul Hand, director of STEM curriculum at the Tapia Center and adjunct assistant professor of computational applied mathematics, are mentioned.
San Marcos Daily Record
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-tapia-hand
Urban farmers want to stay in Houston. All they need is land.
Joseph Novak, faculty lecturer in biosciences and director of the Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden, is mentioned.
Houstonia
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-novak
RUSMP 2024 summer math camps energize students
Elizabeth Chau, department assistant at the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP), authored an article about RUSMP's summer mathematics camps.
Village News (This article also appeared in the July 30 print edition, and it appeared in the print and digital editions of the Southwest News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-chau
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats' pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress
Alumnus Cortlan Wickliff, associate vice provost for academic affairs and strategic initiatives, is mentioned.
Village News (This article also appeared in the Aug. 13 print edition, and it appeared in the print and digital editions of the Southwest News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-wickliff
After widespread damage from windstorms, Houston residents worry about hazardous trees in yards
An article mentions a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research that found Harris County lost almost 10% of its overall tree canopy from 2011-21.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front page of the Sept. 9 print edition and was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-hc
Hustle Town don't stop, not Mattress Mack, Greenspoint Mall or UH | Thumbs
Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle (This op-ed also appeared in the Sept. 7 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-hc
Classes for senior at Fonteno Senior Center
An article mentions that a speaker from Rice will present at the Positive Psychology & Health for Dementia Caregivers class at the Fonteno Senior Center Sept. 10.
Village News (This article also appeared in the Sept. 3 print edition, and it appeared in the print and digital editions of the Southwest News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-vn
PHOTO: Coday testifies to Committee on Environmental Regulations
An article mentions that Rice recently hosted the testimony hearings of Texas House's Committee on Environmental Regulations.
Odessa American
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-oa
Student voices from the RUSMP Preparing for Success
An article features Preparing for Success summer math camps offered by the Rice University School Mathematics Project.
Village News (This article also appeared in the Aug. 27 print edition, and it appeared in the print and digital editions of the Southwest News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-vn
BROADCAST
North Texas lawmaker's proposal would shift the start of school to September
Daniel Cohan, professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
NBC DFW Online (This segment also aired three times on KXAS-TV in Dallas.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-cohan
$64M grant pushes Houston to Dallas high-speed rail closer to reality, but still far from completion
Alumnus Ed Emmett, fellow in energy and transportation policy in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-emmett
'13 Eyewitness News'
A broadcast mentions that Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute is hosting the AI in Health Conference Sept. 9-12.
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ktrk
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Brain gain: How improving brain health benefits the economy
Harris Eyre, fellow in brain health in the Center for Health and Biosciences at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, co-authored an article.
World Economic Forum
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-eyre
ESMO 2024 preview: Bispecifics and TIGITs among the hottest topics in oncology
Omid Veiseh, associate professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, is quoted.
BioSpace
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-veiseh
Jeffrey Kripal — how to think about souls, UFOs, time, belief and everything
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is featured.
Skeptic.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-kripal
The social glue you don't expect: The benefits of gossip revealed
Tianjun Sun, assistant professor of psychological sciences, is quoted.
FuturoProssimo.it
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-sun
Molecular jackhammers: A breakthrough in cancer treatment
An article features Rice research using molecules that vibrate strongly when stimulated by light to destroy cancer cells. Co-authors quoted include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering, and Ciceron Ayala-Orozco, alumnus and research scientist. This research is also featured in Digital Journal.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Earth.com.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-tour-ayala.orozco
Op-Ed: Tearing apart cancer with vibrations — 99% success
Digital Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-dj
Urbanist dreams foiled by lousy big-city governments
An article mentions Bill Fulton, former director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and a 2016 paper he wrote on ways to fix inefficiency in local governments.
RStreet.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-fulton
Shirazeh Houshiary to open first solo show in Los Angeles in over a decade.
An article featuring artist Shirazeh Houshiary mentions that she has exhibited work at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
FAD Magazine
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-fad
MBA migliori al mondo: Due business school italiane in Top 100
An article mentions that Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is ranked No. 45 in the world according to LinkedIn.
Borsa & Finanza
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-b&f
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Free services for senior citizens in Texas: All you need to know in 2024
Rice is mentioned.
GreaterGC.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ggc
SPORTS
Rice dismantles FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7
An article mentions that Rice's football team defeated Texas Southern University 69-7 Sept. 7. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted in the Houston Chronicle and interviewed by WBAL.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ap
'We were full of juice.' Rice obliterates Texas Southern in dominant bounceback win
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-hc
Rice pursues a rebound after 0-1 start but is getting no pushover in TSU
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-hc
Rice is too much for Texas Southern as Owls roll to 69-7 win
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-the.american
Connors scores 3 TDs to help Rice dominate Texas Southern 69-7
CW 39
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-cw39
Tigers drop road contest at Rice
TSUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-tsu
Inside coach Cris Dishman's strategic vision for Texas Southern after Rice game
Sports Illustrated's HBCU Legends
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-si
TSU's Dr. Kevin Granger on TSU vs. Rice game
Yahoo! Sports (This Fox 26 Online article also appeared in MSN Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-yahoo
Live: Week 2 non-FBS blog
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-dctf
Tigers head across 288 to take on Rice Saturday evening
TSUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-tsu
Football dominates Prairie View A&M to claim Labor Day Classic win, Dishman has successful head coaching debut
TSUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-tsu
Chapel Hill's Griffin stars for Lamar; Kinne takes Gilmer Bowl
Killeen Daily Herald
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-kdh
Here is every FCS vs. FBS game scheduled for 2024
NCAA
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ncaa
SWAC football scores and results — Week 2, 2024
Troy Messenger
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-tm
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-kriv
'KPRC Channel 2 News'
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-kprc (This segment aired twice.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-kprc2 (This segment aired twice.)
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ktrk (This segment aired twice.)
'KHOU 11 News Extra'
KHOU-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-khou
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-khou2
WBAL-AM (Baltimore)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-bloomgren (This segment aired twice.)
At Rice, Wayne Graham proved Division I baseball and academics can coexist | Opinion
Alumnus Sten Gustafson authored an op-ed about former Rice head baseball coach Wayne Graham, who died Sept. 3 at 88.
Houston Chronicle (This op-ed also appeared on the front of the Outlook section in the Sept. 8 print edition.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-gustafson-graham
'Astros Bases Loaded'
ATTSW-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-graham (This segment aired three times.)
Rice holds off Bearkats on road
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team defeated Sam Houston State University 1-0 Sept. 8.
GoBearkats.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-kats
UAB, Memphis, Rice, UTSA pick up Sunday victories
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-the.american
Super Bowl champs, Heisman winners from 4 San Antonio-area high schools
A roundup features former Rice football players Chase Clement and Tobin Rote.
Houston Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-clement-rote
Football wins first-ever AAC game over FAU in heat, 24-7
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play Army Sept. 21.
GoArmyWestPoint.com (This article also appeared in Athlon Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-army
'Spectrum News Capital Region
YNN-TV (Albany, New York)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ynn (This segment aired 9 times.)
University of Houston, Rice University upgrade game day experience ahead of football season
An article mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to play Sam Houston State University Aug. 31. The Houston Business Journal also mentions that Rice Stadium and Reckling Park have partnered with Proof of the Pudding as their exclusive premium hospitality and concessions partner.
Houston Business Journal (This article appeared in the Sept. 6-12 print and digital editions, and it was in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-hbj
Men's XC takes 3rd at UT Tyler XC opener; women's finishes 4th
An article mentions the Rice Invitational cross-country meet will be held Sept. 13.
PVPanthers.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-pvp
'Luke McCaffrey going to be a thing!': Bold prediction for Commanders' rookie receiver
An article features former rice football player Luke McCaffrey.
Athlon Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-mccaffrey
50 facts about Luke McCaffrey
Facts.net
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-mccaffrey
UNLV ends Rice Invitational against Owls
An article mentions that the Owls defeated the University of Nevada Las Vegas and the University of South Alabama in the Rice Invitational II volleyball tournament at Tudor Fieldhouse Sept. 5-7.
UNLVRebels.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-unlv
Rebels' offensive prowess downs Jaguars in sweep
UNLVRebels.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-unlv
Taylor records career high in kills, but Jags fall to UNLV
USAJaguars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-usajag
Jackson Arnold throws 2 TD passes, No. 15 Oklahoma holds off Houston 16-12
An article mentions that Rice's football team is slated to play the University of Houston Sept. 14.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ap
Football falls in thriller at No. 15/13 Oklahoma on Saturday night
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-uh
OU football vs Houston recap: Sooners survive upset bid from Cougars to move to 2-0
The Oklahoman
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ok
Big 12 power rankings — Week 3
Sports Illustrated's West Virginia Mountaineers
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-si
'13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ktrk
'KGNS News Today'
KGNS-TV (Laredo, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-kgns
Historic run continues with 2-2 draw at Rice
An article mentions that Rice's soccer team drew its match against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2-2 Sept. 5.
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-rc
UCF deals Kats first loss of season
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Sam Houston State University 34-14 Aug. 31.
GoBearkats.com (This article also appeared in BVM Sports.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-kats
10 CFB things: Baylor's improved; Same Ol at TCU, Tech, UNT
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-dctf
Two best bets for Saturday's college football slate
New York Post
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-nyp
UCF football game today vs Sam Houston: Time, TV schedule, channel for Knights-Bearkats
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-dbnj
UCF rolls past Sam Houston
The Huntsville Item
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-hi
2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Charles Looes, DL, Rice University
An article features Rice football player Charles Looes.
NFL Draft Diamonds
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-looes
Texas State romps past UTSA in I-35 showdown
An article mentions that Rice's football team lost to Texas State University in the Servpro First Responder Bowl last season.
Athlon Sports
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-as
New Yorkers, want your kid to be a Super Bowl champ? Here's the name to pick!
An article mentions Rice football player Moh Bility.
WNBF Online
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-bility
Lewis in top-10 after one round of action at Argent Financial Classic
An article mentions that Rice's golf team is competing in Louisiana Tech University's Argent Financial Classic Sept. 8-10. Several articles mention that Owl Lukas Boandl is the individual leader after the first day.
ACUSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-boandl
Men's golf in third after Argent Financial Classic first round
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-boandl
Blue Raiders tied for ninth after round one in Louisiana
GoBlueRaiders.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-boandl
Ortego's 70 leads Louisiana in opening round at Squire Creek
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-rc
Men's golf ready to go in Louisiana
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-mgs
Men's golf opens play at Argent Financial
MeanGreenSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-mgs
Men's golf preview: Argent Financial Classic
ULMWarhawks.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-ulm
Maki-Petaja, Surgey lead Bulldogs in round one of Argent Financial Classic
LaTechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-latech
Preview: La Tech at Argent Financial Classic
LaTechSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-latech
PREVIEW: Men's golf opens season at Argent Financial Classic
UHCougars.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-uh
Men's golf set to debut fall season Sunday at Argent Financial Classic
SouthernMiss.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-smiss
Men's golf opens 2024-25 season with opening round of Argent Financial Classic
SouthernMiss.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-smiss
Blue Raiders open season at Argent Financial Classic
GoBlueRaiders.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-br
Troy men's golf opens season at Argent Financial Classic
TroyTrojans.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-troy
Men's golf opens strong at Argent Financial Classic
TroyTrojans.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-troy
Little Rock within striking distance after opening round in Louisiana
LRTrojans.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-lr
Little Rock men's golf tees off season with different look
LRTrojans.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-lr
Men's golf opens 2024-25 season on Sunday at Argent Financial Classic
UABSports.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-uab
Ragin' Cajuns open fall golf schedule at Argent Financial Classic
RaginCajuns.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-rc
Blankenship in top five through Day One in Argent Classic
WKUSports.com (This article also appeared in the Bowling Green Daily News.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-wku
Men's golf set for opening tournament
LamarCardinals.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-lamar
A global view of basketball with Brock Gillespie
An article features former Rice basketball player Brock Gillespie.
FoxSports1340AM.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-gillespie
North Texas Sunday update: Stats, AAC standings and highlights
An article mentions that Rice's football team is 1-1 on the season.
Denton Record-Chronicle (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-drc
This Week in Athletics — Sept. 9, 2024
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team will compete in the Horned Frog Invitational Sept. 20.
UTAMavs.com
http://dateline.rice/sept-9-uta