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Gifts of all sizes play an essential role at Rice Engineering and Computing. Whether you choose to give back through annual gifts, establishing an endowment or funding other priority initiatives, every dollar counts.
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Why Give?
Federal funding has declined. Federal support for university research is significant, but it’s been declining. Private support allows us to act on new initiatives and follow new sources of federal funding to make measurable and timely progress on research goals.
Rice endowment does not cover most expenses. The Rice endowment covers only about 40% of the University’s budget. The University must fund the rest of its operating expenses from other sources.
Every gift makes a difference. Most gifts to Rice and Rice Engineering and Computing (88%) are less than $1,000. But together they add up to millions for student awards, academics, research and programs so we can educate leaders and tackle grand challenges.
Alumni Participation Counts. Publications like U.S. News and World Report consider undergraduate alumni participation when determining Rice’s national college ranking each year. These rankings heavily influence how third parties view Rice and affect the university's ability to secure grants from corporations and other organizations.
Flexible gifts inspire creativity and innovation. The majority of gifts to Rice Engineering are endowed funds and are directed toward a particular department or program. Annual, expendable gifts provide vital flexibility.
Leverage your passion with ours. If you are bothered by the grand challenges in global health, climate change, population growth and urban density, and running and securing computational infrastructure, partner with Rice engineers to champion solutions that transform the world we imagine into the world of today. You can help.