


“Rust College has been fortunate to have the leadership and commitment of Dr. He is credited with helping raise over $30 million for Rust College.

Serving as vice president from 1994-2011 and vice president for college relations since 2012, Edwards provided oversight for several key areas, including institutional advancement, fundraising, grants and contracts, alumni Affairs, public relations, institutional research and the intercollegiate athletic programs. “My greatest joy has been working with young men and women, who come from limited educational backgrounds, to become outstanding productive citizens and successful leaders in their community, in business, law, medicine, education, religion, technology, social work and the list goes on.” I have seen the institution grow and improve tremendously over the years and I am happy to have been a part of that growth,” Edwards said.
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“I have been blessed to work at Rust College my entire professional career and for that I am eternally grateful. Ishmell Edwards, vice president for college relations and director of athletics, as of June 1, 2021.Įdwards’ retirement caps a higher education career spanning five decades, including leadership as director of student activities, associate dean of students, dean of student affairs and director of development. – Rust College has announced the retirement of Dr. Ishmell Edwards: “I have been blessed to work at Rust College my entire professional career and for that I am eternally grateful." (Courtesy photo)
