Rice Institute
an institution for higher education, founded in 1912, at Houston, Tex., from bequests left by William Marsh Rice, who, on his death, provided that his entire for entire fortune of about $10,000,000 was to be used for this purpose. A campus of 300 acres was secured in 1909 at Houston, and the corner-stone of the first building was laid in 1911. This, with several other buildings, were ready for occupancy in 1912. Courses are offered in chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. There is also a course in architecture. The college is co-educational. In 1919 there were 678 students and 50 members of the faculty. President, E. O. Lovett, Ph.D.