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Domain Name: RICE.EDU
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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
[email protected]
Technical Contact:
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Networking
6100 Main Street - MS 119
Houston, TX 77005-1827
USA
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Domain record activated:    24-Apr-1985
Domain record last updated: 27-Jun-2025
Domain expires:             31-Jul-2026
        

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