Campaign Overview

At Rice University the words “no upper limit” have fueled a commitment to excellence, an uncommon drive toward innovation and almost 100 years of unparalleled achievement. Now this same ambition will propel the university through a second century of original thought and tangible contributions to the world.

Building on a foundation of extraordinary vision, the Centennial Campaign rededicates Rice to the pursuit of three fundamental objectives:

• Transforming extraordinary students into extraordinary leaders
• Facing challenges and generating solutions
• Learning and leading locally and globally

The Centennial Campaign creates an opportunity for all of us in the extended Rice family to reaffirm and intensify our commitment to Rice. We have set ambitious goals, both in raising funds and in inviting the broadest possible participation. When we are successful, we will have generated the passion and the means for Rice to contribute in meaningful ways in our second century.

The world will change. Education will change. Research changes every day, often in the blink of an eye. What it means to serve the world will continually evolve. But no matter how change challenges us, we will be more than equal to the task if we remain committed to no upper limit.