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A peaceful view of Rice University's campus at dusk, showing the Brochstein Pavilion.

Rice University

Rice University is a special school in Houston, Texas. It is called a university because it is a big place where students learn many things. Rice University started in 1912, thanks to a man named William Marsh Rice. He wanted to create a school where everyone could learn.

The school has many different areas to study, like architecture, business, and engineering. Students can also join sports teams. These teams are called the Rice Owls and play in the American Athletic Conference. They have fun games and many fans cheer for them.

Rice University's campus is big and beautiful. It has gardens, colorful buildings, and a special place called the Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum where students can walk among trees and plants. The school works with important groups like NASA to help with new ideas and inventions.

Many famous people went to Rice University. Some became scientists, and others started big companies. The university is proud of all the smart and creative people who learn there. Students at Rice enjoy their time together, making friends and learning new things every day.

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The grand main entrance of Rice University, a prestigious educational institution.
The historic main building of Rice Institute as it looked in 1913.
The Administration Building at Rice Institute in Houston, Texas, showcasing beautiful early 20th-century architecture.
President John F. Kennedy delivering a speech about space exploration at Rice University in 1962.
Historic Mechanical Laboratory and Power House at Rice University, built in 1912.
Duncan Hall, a modern building at Rice University that houses computational engineering programs.
McNair Hall, a building associated with business education.
An empty stadium on the Rice University campus in Houston, Texas, on a cloudy day.
The Ion District in Houston is a modern technology and innovation area, a collaborative space for universities and the city.
Lovett Hall, a building on the Rice University campus.
Portrait of William Marsh Rice, the founder of Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Two campus buildings at Rice University: Herzstein Hall and Lovett Hall.

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