Join us in creating a place that shapes every Owl’s journey.
Make a gift in support of the Moody Center Complex for Student Life.
The Moody Center Complex for Student Life represents a defining investment in Rice’s future. Made possible by generous gifts from the Moody Foundation and the Brown Foundation, the new 75,000-square-foot facility will serve as a vibrant hub where academic, social and co-curricular experiences intersect. Located at the heart of campus on the Central Quadrangle, the complex will include flexible gathering spaces, modern study areas and tutoring spaces, and dynamic environments for experiential learning and student support services.
“The Moody Center Complex for Student Life will be a centerpiece for community, creativity and collaboration, providing our students with the resources and spaces they need to thrive.”
— President Reginald DesRoches
A new-look Central Quad
Scheduled for completion in fall 2027, the complex will feature The Brown Foundation Pavilion that opens to the Central Quad, offering opportunities for both indoor and outdoor events, including performances, lectures and multicultural celebrations.
A Cornerstone of Student Activity
The new building will anchor a newly envisioned student hub at the heart of campus, complementing the existing Rice Memorial Center and Ley Student Center, which will be renovated following the completion of the new facility. Together, these spaces will form a cohesive and inclusive student center complex shaped by student input and designed to reflect the diverse needs of Rice’s growing student body.
A Place for Student Opportunity and Success
The building will house a variety of spaces, such as a café, coffeehouse, meeting rooms, study areas and student services offices, designed to meet the needs of Rice’s diverse and growing student body.
Giving Opportunities
Add your name to our new home for student life.
As the university continues to expand its reach and impact, the Moody Center Complex will ensure that Rice’s distinctive culture — rooted in its residential college system, close-knit community and student leadership — remains strong for generations to come. Join our proud supporters who are passionate about student life and learning by naming one of the highly visible spaces thoughtfully designed by Olson Kundig.
If interested in additional naming opportunities centered in our office and suite spaces,
please contact a member of our development team listed below.
Join us in transforming Rice’s student experience.
If you are inspired to support the Moody Center Complex for Student Life or name a space in this dynamic facility, we invite you to connect with a member of our development team.
Andrea Sankey
Director of Development – Student Life and Undergraduate Education
713-348-4408
andrea.sankey@rice.edu
Giving to Rice
Development & Alumni Relations
P.O. BOX 1892
Houston, Texas 77251-1892
Phone: 713-348-4991
Email: giving@rice.edu
