UNREST IN THE U.S.

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The Houston Business Journal mentions that Rice plans to reopen campus this fall with substantial changes, including classes held simultaneously in-person and online, flexible start dates for international students and a shortened fall semester. President David Leebron is quoted and pictured. Leebron is also quoted in an article on Rice naming part of its central quadrangle the Reverend William A. Lawson Grove in honor of the esteemed community leader’s contributions to the university and Houston. Lawson also was honored with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s 2020 Klineberg Award.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/june-5-fall-restart-leebron
Rice names campus grove in honor of Rev. William Lawson
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/june-5-lawson-leebron

Texas Supreme Court rejects push to expand voting by mail during coronavirus
An article cites Rice research that surveyed poll workers and potential voters in Harris County to gauge their willingness to participate during a pandemic.
Community Impact Newspaper (This article appeared on the front page of the June 3-July 7 print and digital editions of the Heights/River Oaks/Montrose issue. This story also appeared in a previous edition of Dateline.)
http://dateline.rice/june-5-rice-study

Pandemic impacting many students’ college plans
Rice is mentioned.
Fox 26 Online (This segment also aired on KRIV-TV in Houston.)
http://dateline.rice/june-5-fall-enrollment

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Sarah Lawrence College President Cristle Collins Judd to host Facebook Live discussion on colleges and the COVID-19 pandemic
An article mentions that Shepherd School alumna Cristle Collins Judd, president of Sarah Lawrence College, held a webinar June 5.
Somers’ Hamlethub
http://dateline.rice/june-5-sh

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Coating made from eggs protects fresh produce
An article features Rice research that developed a way to use eggs that would otherwise be wasted as the base of an inexpensive coating to protect fruits and vegetables. Co-authors quoted include Pulickel Ajayan, chair of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor in Engineering and a professor of chemistry; research scientist Muhammad Rahman; Hanszen College senior Seohui Jung; and Sid Richardson College senior Yufei Cui.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/june-5-ajayan
Egg-based coating preserves fresh produce
Science Daily (This article also appeared in 10 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/june-5-ajayan
Scientists create egg-based coating that extends life of produce
KHOU Online
http://dateline.rice/june-5-veggie-coating
Rejected eggs can keep fruits and vegetables fresh
Edgy
http://dateline.rice/june-5-ajayan

As graduations go virtual, are yard signs exposing kids to scammers?
An article mentions that Amelia Spring plans to attend Rice in the fall.
Fast Company
http://dateline.rice/june-5-fc

HOUSTON/TEXAS

BROADCAST

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Texas A&M researchers use 3D-printed biomaterials to create facial bone grafts
An article mentions that scientists from Rice and the University of Maryland developed a new proof-of-concept for 3D-printed artificial bone tissue in April 2019.
3D Printing Industry
http://dateline.rice/june-5-3dpi

Trump campaign pulls ‘Make Space Great Again’ video that may have violated NASA regulations
President John F. Kennedy’s “moon speech” given at Rice Sept. 12, 1962, is mentioned.
Space.com (This article also appeared in the Times of India.)
http://dateline.rice/june-5-kennedy

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Track the cash: How Vanderbilt’s summer session tuition stacks up against peer institutions
Rice is featured.
Vanderbilt Hustler
http://dateline.rice/june-5-vh

SPORTS

Ennis Rakestraw’s arrival at Missouri comes courtesy of a mother’s love
Rice football player Tre’shon Devones is mentioned.
AJ News
http://dateline.rice/june-5-ajn

ZOOMTIME: Cape Fear Academy junior Trey Clucas
An article featuring Trey Clucas mentions that he has committed to play baseball at Rice.

‘Rush’ of flight fuels Michigan-bound diver Taylor Peters
Rice is mentioned.
Toledo Blade
http://dateline.rice/june-5-tb

Boise State football snags another late 2020 commit from ‘bear cub’ with big upside
Former Rice football player Uzoma Osuji is mentioned.
Idaho Statesman 
http://dateline.rice/june-5-is