Rice University builds momentum with record demand, historic growth |

Surging applications, enrollment, faculty, research and global reach position Rice for greater impact

HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rice University is entering a new era of growth, fueled by record student demand, an expanding faculty and research enterprise, major investments in campus infrastructure and a growing global presence — all while introducing new programs designed to ensure that a Rice education remains accessible and deeply personalized.

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