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William Marsh Rice (March 14, 1816 – September 23, 1900) was an American businessman who bequeathed his fortune to found Rice University in Houston, Texas. Rice was murdered by his valet Charles F. Jones while sleeping. The murder was part of a plot to forge Rice's will.
Nov 30, 2023 · William Rice, the slave-owning founder of Rice University, was buried at his family plot in Glenwood Cemetery after students demanded his removal. The university also redesigned the campus quadrangle and moved his statue to a new location with historical context.
Nov 30, 2023 · William “Willy” Rice, the founder of Rice University, will be buried at his family plot after students called for his removal due to his slave-owning past.
Nov 28, 2023 · The Rice Thresher editorial board urges students to educate themselves on the university's founder and namesake, William Marsh Rice, who was a slave owner, and the legacy of racial injustice at Rice. The article also covers the recent report by the Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice and the demands of Black students for more representation and support.
Nov 30, 2023 · William “Willy” Rice, the founder of Rice University, will be buried at his family plot after students called for his removal due to his slave-owning past. 74 ...
Dec 1, 2023 · Dec. 1 (UPI) --. The remains of Rice University's founder have been moved to a family plot in Glenwood Cemetery as part of a redesign of the Houston campus and the school's reckoning with its ...
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Jan 25, 2022 · “The board believes that the founding gift of William Marsh Rice is an essential landmark in our history, and the philanthropy of William Marsh Rice should be recognized,” the board’s statement said. “In addition, we acknowledge our founder’s entanglement with slavery, which is in stark contrast to the modern vision and values of our ...
