10-29-2021, 09:48 AM
Today is the official launch of the public phase of Rice's next capital campaign, with the goal of raising $2 billion by the end of 2025.
Of the goal amount, $1.2 billion has already been raised in the non-public phase. Now it's our turn to do the rest!
This morning's announcement from the President's office to alumni volunteers sums it up (similar announcements were also made this morning to students, faculty, and staff):
Of the goal amount, $1.2 billion has already been raised in the non-public phase. Now it's our turn to do the rest!
This morning's announcement from the President's office to alumni volunteers sums it up (similar announcements were also made this morning to students, faculty, and staff):
Quote:Dear Rice Leaders, Alumni and Friends,
As we join for Owl Together this weekend, it is an opportune time to reflect on the spirit of community and to look forward collectively to future goals. In this spirit, I am pleased to share with you, our closest supporters, a preview of our capital campaign — Be Bold: The Campaign for Rice — before announcing to the broader world.
To frame this ambitious campaign, we’ve chosen the daring and memorable words of President John F. Kennedy during his famous moonshot speech, given at Rice stadium nearly 60 years ago. As he challenged the U.S. to reach for the moon in less than a decade, he asserted that “we must be bold” — a charge we still embrace today.
The aspirations we have set for ourselves — to advance knowledge, ignite creativity and make an impact on humanity — are grand in scope and require bold and unconventional problem-solving. We must be bold to ensure equity and access to an unparalleled Rice education. We must be bold to address the challenges of climate change, energy transition and both local and global healthcare. We must be bold to train the next generation of innovative, ethical leaders. We must be bold in assuring our students access to the very best in opportunities, from the labs to the athletic fields to internships across the world. In so many areas, Rice faculty and students stand at the forefront of their disciplines. The Be Bold campaign will build on their momentum and invest in their talent and promise, ensuring the university’s progress and standing among the best in higher education.
I hope you will join me in supporting this remarkable endeavor, one that is committed to enabling excellence, providing opportunity and addressing the pressing issues of our day. Thank you for all that you continue to do for our university.
Warmly,
David W. Leebron
Rice President