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What do an Olympic gold medalist, a Nobel laureate, a Pulitzer Prize winner and the former presidents of Texaco, Coca-Cola and Eastman Kodak have in common? They all graduated from Rice University — and used the exceptional education they gained here to help them go straight to the top. You can enjoy the same world-class education today, complete with outstanding classroom experiences, one of the best student-to-faculty ratios in the country, plentiful opportunities for research and interdisciplinary work, and hundreds of available extracurricular activities. Come join the thousands who have found their paths to success at Rice — and learn how serious study and serious fun can translate into serious success.

Centennial Campaign
Rice is looking Centennial Campaign goal in the eye

With the fiscal year coming to a close, Rice University is well on its way towards establishing a foundation for another century of excellence. The Centennial Campaign overcame Hurricane Ike and the nation's lingering economic downturn to raise $552.7 million in its first fiscal year — more than half of its goal. That's good enough for the third-largest fundraising year in Rice's history.

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MBA
Rice school gets back to business with new name

What's in a name? For Rice University's business school, it's a moniker that appeals to future Owls. Seeking a name that captures what Rice has to offer potential graduate students, the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management has officially changed its name to the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business.

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Rice alumni
Recent alums finding uncoventional success after Rice

Where do our students go after leaving Rice University? Our graduates are working inside the White House, directing award-winning films and chasing their dreams on professional sports fields across the nation. Find out how our grads are attaining prominence.

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What they’re saying about Rice

Want to know why Rice University is considered one of the premier institutions of higher education in the nation? Here are just some of the reasons.

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