Surging applications, enrollment, faculty, research and global reach position Rice for greater impact<\/p>\n
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 \u2014 all while introducing new programs designed to ensure that a Rice education remains accessible and deeply personalized.<\/p>\n
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