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Domain Name: RICE.EDU

Registrant:
Rice University
Information Technology
6100 Main Street - MS119
Houston, TX 77005-1827
USA

Administrative Contact:
Jason Glim
Rice University
Networking
6100 Main St - MS 119
Houston, TX 77005-1827
USA
+1.7133482829
netdirector@rice.edu

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Rice University
Networking
6100 Main Street - MS 119
Houston, TX 77005-1827
USA
+1.7133484989
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Domain record activated: 24-Apr-1985
Domain record last updated: 03-Jul-2024
Domain expires: 31-Jul-2025

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