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
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.
Judges thought this was an excellent program that reached its goals of effectively engaging more black alumni in university activities and documenting historical information related to the integration of black students at Rice.
