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Rust College is a historically Black, co-educational, senior liberal arts college founded in 1866 by the Freedman’s Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to offer quality programs in business, education, humanities, science and math, and social science to prepare students for leadership and service in a global society.
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Four Rust College students receive scholarships during annual celebration in Holly Springs
Two-day camp will introduce students ages 12-17 to advanced mathematical concepts through games, puzzles, interactive problem-solving, and real-world applications.
The Rust College Division of Science and Mathematics will host the Rust College Mathematics Camp on Friday and Saturday, August 21-22, 2026.
Designed to serve approximately 80 students ages 12-17, the camp will provide an engaging introduction to advanced mathematical concepts through puzzles, games, hands-on activities, and practical applications. Sessions will be tailored primarily for middle and high school students from a variety of educational backgrounds. >>Read More
Rust College Represented at 19th Annual Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/Walk
Rust College was proudly represented at the 19th Annual Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia.
More than 4,000 runners and walkers participated in the annual event, which raised approximately $150,000 to support scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The event brought together HBCU alumni, students, leaders, supporters, and community partners for a day centered on scholarship, health, wellness, unity, and HBCU pride.
Rust College President Dr. Johnny M. Moore served as one of the race marshals, joining distinguished leaders including Dr. Yolanda W. Paige, President of Stillman College, and Congresswoman Nikema Williams, who represents Georgia’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The event also included participation from Dr. Richard Scott, President of Albany State University. >>Read More
Rust College Wins 2026 HBCUAC Women’s Basketball Championship
Rust College, a UNCF-member institution, has won the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Women’s Basketball Championship, renamed last year from the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC).
Rust defeated Talladega College, another UNCF-member institution, 67-60 in the 2026 Hope Credit Union HBCUAC Championship. The 2026 Lady Bearcats, playing with a rotation of only six players, won three HBCUAC games in four days. The historic win — the fourth conference title in five seasons for Rust’s women’s basketball team — is confirmation of their hard work, dedication and determination. >>Read More
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