During 1965 and 1966, the first black undergraduate students were admitted to Rice University, marking one of the most significant milestones in the school's history. In celebration of 50 years of black undergraduate life, Rice University featured a yearlong series of events designed to reflect upon Rice's history, to celebrate culture and inclusiveness, and to foster the exchange of ideas across generations.
From the Judges' Report
In celebration of 50 years of black undergraduate life, Rice University, in conjunction with the Association of Rice University Black Alumni (ARUBA) and partners across campus,featured a year-long series of events designed to reflect upon Rice's history. Judges thought this program was a wonderful way to commemorate such an important milestone in the institutions history.
