Transformative initiative to unify campus, reimagine athletics and strengthen ties with Houston community

HOUSTON, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today unveiled the Gateway Project, a transformative initiative on university-owned land in Rice Village that will create a seamless, pedestrian-friendly corridor linking the campus to the heart of the Village, while reimagining the west side of campus anchored by the renovation of Rice Stadium.

Rooted in Rice's 30-year Campus Land Use Plan, the $120 million project marks a bold step forward in aligning the university's infrastructure, student life, athletics and community engagement strategies, positioning the institution to meet the demands of both its and Houston's future.

"This is a generational investment in the growth and v

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