Owls Alternate Logo
The Rice Owls have a long and storied history when it comes to their alternate logos. The school’s first unofficial logo was created in the 1940s, featuring an owl perched atop a shield with “Rice University” written across it. This logo was used until the 1970s when an updated version of the same design was released.
In 1996, Rice introduced its first official alternate logo – a simple image of an owl head with wings spread wide on either side and large eyes staring out from beneath them. This iconic image has since become synonymous with Rice athletics and is featured prominently on many university-branded items such as t-shirts, hats, mugs, and more!
In 2011 another new Owl mark made its debut: this one featured two owls facing each other inside a circle that contained three stars at different points around its circumference; these stars represented Houston (the city where Rice is located), Texas (the state in which it resides) & America (as part of our nation). Since then this design has been tweaked slightly but still remains popular among fans today!
In 2016 yet another alternative logo for the Owls emerged – this time featuring two owlets standing side by side inside what appears to be either clouds or feathers depending upon your interpretation; they are also surrounded by several small stars that represent both Houston & Texas once again while providing some additional visual interest as well!
All throughout its history, Rice's various logos have served not only as symbols for athletic teams but also representations of pride within its student body. Whether you're rooting for football or basketball games, cheering on track meets or simply wearing apparel adorned with any one of these designs - there's no denying that every single one carries special significance!
2018 - Present
A large Olde English letter “R” next to a wordmark “OWLS” in blue.
2018 - Present
A large Olde English letter “R” next to a wordmark “RICE OWLS” in blue.
2018 - Present
A large Olde English letter “R” next to a wordmark “RICE” in blue.
2018 - Present
A large Olde English letter “R” above a wordmark “RICE OWLS” in blue.
2018 - Present
A large Olde English letter “R” above a wordmark “RICE” in blue.
2018 - Present
A large Olde English letter “R” above the “RICE OWLS” wordmark in blue.
2018 - Present
A large Olde English letter “R” in the middle of a wordmark “RICE” and “OWLS” in blue.
2017 - Present
An Olde English letter “R” in grey with blue trim.
2017 - Present
Olde English letter “R” in grey.
2017 - Present
An Olde English letter “R” in blue.
2017 - Present
An attacking blue owl.
2017 - Present
A full-bodied owl attaching next to a wordmark “OWLS” in blue and white.
2017 - Present
A headshot of an owl next to a wordmark “OWLS” blue and white.
2017 - Present
A full-bodied owl attaching next to a wordmark “RICE OWLS” in blue and white.
2017 - Present
A headshot of an owl next to the wordmark “OWLS” is blue and white.
2017 - Present
A headshot of an owl next to the wordmark “RICE” is blue and white.
2017 - Present
A full-bodied owl attaching above a wordmark “RICE” in blue and white.
2017 - Present
A headshot of an owl next to the wordmark “RICE OWLS” is blue and white.
2017 - Present
A headshot of an owl below a wordmark “RICE OWLS” blue and white.
2017 - Present
A full-bodied owl attaching next to a wordmark “RICE” in blue and white.
2017 - Present
A headshot of an owl above a wordmark “OWLS” blue and white.
2017 - Present
A full-bodied owl is attacking in the middle of a wordmark “RICE” and “OWLS” in blue and white.
2017 - Present
A headshot of an owl next to a wordmark “OWLS” is blue and white.
2017 - Present
A side view of an owl’s head in blue.
2007 - 2017
A blue and grey flying and attacking owl with the white Olde English letter “R” on the chest.
2007 - 2017
Wordmark “Rice” in an Old English font in blue.
2007 - 2017
Front view of a blue, grey, and white owl’s head.
1996 - 2007
A blue and grey flying and attacking owl with an armor crest on the chest.
1996 - 2007
A grey with a blue trim shield with half of a blue, grey, white, and yellow owl’s head with the wordmark “OWLS” in blue and the letter “R” in white with grey trim.
1996 - 2007
A blue and grey flying and attacking owl with the white letter “R” on the chest.
1996 - 2007
A blue and grey flying and attacking owl with the white letter “R” on the chest.
1996 - 2005
An owl’s wing is blue, gray, and yellow.
1992 - 2007
An Olde English letter “R” in blue.
1941 - 1949
A white owl perched on a stick on black background.
