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About Rust College

Rust College is a historically black liberal arts college located in Holly Springs, which is a city in the state of Mississippi, USA, serving as the county seat of Marshall County, with nearly 8000 people, living within its limits, according to the 2000 census.

Rust was established in 1866 and it is one of only ten historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), founded before 1868, still to be in operation. It is also the second-oldest private college in the state and it is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It currently offers its students degree programs in sixteen areas of study, according to the Princeton Review, its most popular majors being biology, general studies, business administration, and computer science.

Athletics

Rust's athletic teams are known as the Bearcats and they compete in NCAA Division III.

Notable Alumni

Rust's noteworthy graduates are: Alexander Preston Shaw - Methodist Bishop and notable Preacher, Ruby Elzy - pioneer black opera singer who created the role of Serena in George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Ida B. Wells - newspaper editor, feminist and anti-lynching crusader, and Anita Ward - African-American singer of disco hit `Ring My Bell`.