Rice University’s role as a landlord has been brought to light recently with two prominent commercial properties: Rice Village and the Midtown Searsbuilding.

Yet the university controls a swath of suburban land that hasn’t gotten as much attention lately: 4,000 acres in Waller County.

INNOVATION: Rice, partners envision future for retired Sears building in Midtown

The property was part of the founding endowment to the university from the William Marsh Rice estate.

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