About Rice's Web site

What

Rice University's Web presence provides timely information regarding the research activities, academic pursuits and community events occuring across campus. The Web communications team works daily to provide interesting, relevant information to members of the Rice community, Houston residents and visitors across the globe

When

Rice's web presence began in 1997 with a simple design and several links defined by areas of interest. Five redesigns occurred throughout the years, which culminated in the latest version launched in December 2007. From the simplistic series of links to today's flash-enhanced and database-driven site, Rice's Web presence has increased in importance and has become more diverse.

See Rice's Web sites through the years.

Why

Rice University is a top-level academic and research institution with a reputation for individualized scholarly pursuits and cutting-edge technology. Innovations born at Rice are relevant and interesting to a wide range of people from all walks of life, and the Web communications team aims to disseminate information on these innovations over the Web in a timely, user-friendly manner.  

Who

The top tier of Rice University's Web site is designed, developed and maintained by the Communications Services Office, a division of the Office of Public Affairs. With assistance from design and editorial staff members, the Web communications team maintains the site.

We welcome comments, suggestions and questions regarding the site. Please feel free to contact the Web communications team at webeditor@rice.edu.

Updated 09/11/06