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At Rice, we take knowledge seriously. Of course, that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun. We do. But in the deepest sense, we understand that only those things taken seriously are really fun. If you like this idea, you will like Rice. When you study here, you’ll get more than just a world-class education: The university offers tremendous learning experiences in the classroom and out — across campus, in the city and throughout the world. With more than 3,000 undergraduates, Rice offers the best of both worlds: an exceptional educational experience offered by professors who know your name.
Rice president shares State of the University
Rice President David Leebron recently presented his annual State of the University address to the institution's faculty, staff and students. As he discussed the challenges facing Rice, Leebron noted that the school continues to be very successful in most areas, including recruitment of top students and faculty. He also provided updates on the economic climate and the university's potential merger with the Baylor College of Medicine.
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A diamond year for Rice’s Fondren Library
For six decades, Fondren Library has been at the center of Rice University’s campus. That’s reason enough to celebrate. The institution will mark the diamond anniversary of its world-class library Wednesday with a special panel discussion. Find out what the library has meant to generations of Rice faculty, students and alumni by attending the event.
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Rice extends shuttle service to BRC, Texas Medical Center
Rice shuttle service to the BioScience Research Collaborative and the Texas Medical Center has extended its hours. The Texas Medical Center/BRC shuttle will run Monday through Friday every 30 minutes from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find out where you can catch the shuttle.
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Rice students help preserve museum's treasures
For decades, museum staffers have been depending on the old-fashioned method of building plywood boxes around things they want to keep. Of course, it doesn't take a curator to figure out that's not the best way to store the world's most prized possessions. So luckily for Houston's Museum of Fine Arts, a group of Rice students didn't have any trouble thinking outside of the box.
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