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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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Rust College Women’s Basketball Captures 2026 HBCUAC Tournament Championship

Lady Bearcats

The Rust College Lady Bearcats are conference champions once again.

The Rust College Women’s Basketball Team has claimed the 2026 HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Tournament Championship, earning the program’s fourth tournament title in the past five years – and the first under the newly renamed HBCUAC banner.

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Dr. Johnny M. Moore President, Rust College Read Dr. Johnny M. Moore's Bio

 

 

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Being a legacy Rustite has been a privilege and a honor.  As I reminisce over my four wonderful years at Rust College (1982-1986), I can truly say I left ready to serve others and well prepared for my current position and future experiences. Rust College...is like your first love...you never forget them.

Dr. Junoesque (Juno) E. Leggette, Director of Enrollment Services at Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS, Class of 1986