RUMA is the official AMA chapter and first marketing club at Rice, committed to supporting the next generation of marketers.
RUMA is Rice University's officially recognized American Marketing Association collegiate chapter — connecting our members to a nationwide network of 50,000+ marketing students and industry professionals.
About RUMA →Our teams compete each year in AMA national case competitions — from Digital Marketing to the flagship AMA Case Competition — placing among the top chapters in the country.
View competitions →Each semester, RUMA partners with Houston-area nonprofits and mission-driven brands — delivering brand strategy, audience research, and creative work at no cost to our clients.
View all projects →Brand identity refresh & social strategy for Houston's beloved urban farm.
Audience research & event activation strategy for the Houston nonprofit.
From portfolio reviews to Adobe Creative Suite crash courses, resume workshops, and guest talks from industry marketers — RUMA runs hands-on programming to help members level up.
View workshops →Our mentorship program pairs first-year and new members with experienced RUMA leaders — creating a support network for navigating recruiting, coursework, and campus life.
Apply to RUM-ies! Program →From case-competition wins to client launches and chapter milestones — a quick scroll through what we've been up to.
A few of the wins we've been proud of — across case competitions, chapter awards, and AMA national recognitions.
Brand, nonprofit, or campus group? We open a new round of partnerships each semester — reach out any time.