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About Rice's Website

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, informative, and pertinent information to members of the Rice community, Houston residents, and visitors throughout the world.

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, culminating in the latest version launched in January 2006. From the simplistic series of links to the flash enhanced and database-driven site, Rice's web presence increased in importance and became more diverse.

See Rice websites through the years.

Why

Rice University is a top-level academic and research institution with a reputation for individualized scholarly pursuits in small classes, and cutting-edge technology. We bring innovations to the world that touch many aspects of a person's life. Providing information about our pursuits and accomplishments to the public via the web is the primary goal of our office.

Who

The top tier of Rice University's website is designed, developed, and maintained by the Web and Print Communications Office, a division of the Office of Public Affairs. With assistance from design and editorial staff members, the web team maintains the site, providing visitors with daily updates and dynamic, interactive information, which utilizes the latest trends in web technology. 

We welcome comments, suggestions, and/or questions regarding the site and our efforts. Please feel free to contact any member of the web communications team.

Updated 09/11/06