Association of Rice University Black Alumni (ARUBA) Excellence Fund

100
Donors
50% of 200 Donor goal
$20,775
Donated
This campaign ended on March 05, 2026

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ARUBA raised $11,000 last year—the MOST of any alumni affinity group at Rice! This year, we're aiming even higher: 200 donors and $25,000 to honor over 60 years of Black Excellence.

Look What We've Built Together This Year:

EVENTS
o Black Alumni, Faculty & Staff Mixer
o ARUBA/Houston Rockets
o New Alumni Stole Ceremony
o Black Minds Connect with Rice Black Men's Association
o Juneteenth Mixer in Dallas
o Tailgate Collaborations with Prairie View A&M, BBSA, & R-Association
o The ARUBA Weekend

Let’s make this our best year yet!

To get involved, contact Chaundra Frank '00 aruba.riceu@gmail.com

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Gradhat icon25%Graduate Alumni
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Parent icon6%Parents
Friends icon4%Friends
Book icon1%Students
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