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Join us in powering the ideas, research, and discovery that define Rice

As Rice advances its vision to be a premier university for teaching and research, Fondren Library plays a central role in that work. The library equips undergraduate and graduate students with the resources, spaces, and support they need to grow as scholars and thinkers. It also fuels the creation, sharing, and preservation of knowledge by providing access to world-class collections, technology, and expertise.

Sustaining this work requires continued investment in dynamic spaces, talented staff, and innovative tools that expand access and opportunity. Your support helps ensure that Fondren remains a place where ideas take shape, research thrives, and the next generation of leaders is prepared to make an impact.