# Rice University Brand Information **League:** NCAA **Conference:** AAC ## Description Rice University, founded in 1891 in Houston, Texas, is a globally recognized research institution that emphasizes an unusually personalized, intimate educational experience. Its identity is built around a tradition of highly collaborative work and academic achievement, often symbolized by the beautiful, tree-lined campus. Unified under the nickname the Owls, the brand communicates wisdom, intellectual pursuit, and a proud, tight-knit community known for its distinctive residential college system and commitment to excellence in all endeavors. ## Official Brand Colors ### Secondary Colors - Athletic Blue: #192957 - Athletic Gray: #c2c5c8 - White: #FFFFFF ## Official Logos Total logo files available: 130 - RU: Available in SVG, PNG ## Trademarked Phrases - Owls™ - Rice® - Rice Owls® - Rice University® --- Source: Sportsmarks.com - https://sportsmarks.com/rice-university
Rice University, founded in 1891 in Houston, Texas, is a globally recognized research institution that emphasizes an unusually personalized, intimate educational experience. Its identity is built around a tradition of highly collaborative work and academic achievement, often symbolized by the beautiful, tree-lined campus. Unified under the nickname the Owls, the brand communicates wisdom, intellectual pursuit, and a proud, tight-knit community known for its distinctive residential college system and commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
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Marks must use the approved Rice Blue and Rice Gray palette, or acceptable one-color versions (black or white). The Athenian Owl mascot must use approved colors and have a blue, black, white, or gray outline if it appears in a solid color.
Academic and administrative units are restricted to using the official logo lockup system. They cannot create independent logos or modify the approved lockup layouts, fonts, or colors.
Athletics logos (e.g., specific Owl designs) should not be combined with academic logos on external materials or promotional merchandise.
You must not combine or include Rice logos, the shield, or wordmarks with other external marks or logos in any way unless explicitly permitted through a formal co-branding agreement.
The use of Rice's name or marks in conjunction with advertising, promoting, or marketing a third-party product or service is restricted and requires prior written permission from the Vice President of Public Affairs.
The academic seal may not be used in connection with any promotional material or activity.
Do not stretch, distort, or re-color the official Rice logo. Use only provided high-resolution files.
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