17th Annual Pa’lante Student Ceremony 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Trayes Hall (Douglas Student Center, 100 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901)
Doors open at 1 PM
The Pa’lante Student Ceremony was established in 2009 in order to recognize Latinx identified and affiliated graduating student leaders who have positively contributed to our community at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Cohosted in partnership with the Latino Alumni Association of Rutgers University (LAARU), Pa'lante (Spanish for "forward") brings together graduates and celebrates their academic accomplishments, leadership and success!
Graduating students who register will receive a CLAC stole as well as a “PARA LA CULTURA” pin (limited supply only). All graduates must register to be recognized at the ceremony.
go.rutgers.edu/Pa'lante2026
The registration form closes May 1st, 2026.
For any questions or concerns, email us at clac.info@echo.rutgers.edu with subject line “Pa’lante 2026”.
Stay Connected after Graduation!
Join the Latino Alumni Association (LAARU)
E-mail: rulatinoalumni@gmail.com
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History
The mission of the Latino Alumni Association of Rutgers University (LAARU) is to serve as a voice for the Latino community, provide educational, vocational, and mentoring partnerships. We will foster cultural awareness and networking opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and alumni of Rutgers University.
Our vision is to serve as a resource to the Latino community at Rutgers and beyond
LAARU is a registered chartered alumni organization under the Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) and operates as an independent alumni group.
