Vicksburg Daily News –
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Rust College will join the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) for a special Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) Signing, and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 9 a.m., at ERDCWERX in Vicksburg, Miss.
The event will mark an important step in the developing partnership between Rust College and ERDC and will also include the formal signing of an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA).
The program will include a recognition component acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the first Cyber Academy Cohort in completing the program and preparing for employment opportunities in the cybersecurity workforce.
This significant occasion reflects a shared commitment to advancing educational opportunities, strengthening institutional partnerships, and promoting innovation, scientific research, and workforce development.
The Educational Partnership Agreement initiative provides a framework for collaboration between defense research laboratories and educational institutions, encouraging academic engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Such partnerships create opportunities to connect classroom instruction with research, professional development, and practical experiences.
For Rust College, the recognition represents another step toward expanding educational pathways and preparing students to become leaders in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven world.
The ceremony will highlight the importance of collaboration between higher education and federal research institutions while recognizing the role such partnerships play in strengthening academic programs, supporting student success, and advancing workforce readiness.
The event will include the recognition ceremony and Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) signing.
About Rust College
Rust College, established in 1866 by the Freedmen’s Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is the oldest and most esteemed historically Black college in Mississippi. Located in Holly Springs, approximately 35 miles southeast of Memphis, Tennessee, Rust College offers a diverse range of degree programs across multiple disciplines, including Business, Education, Humanities, Science and Mathematics, and Social Science. The institution is dedicated to equipping and inspiring students for excellence and service within their communities and throughout the world. Rust College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, enabling it to confer both associate and baccalaureate degrees.
About ERDC
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is a research organization within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ERDC conducts research and development across engineering, environmental science, geospatial technology, and related disciplines to address critical challenges facing the nation.
For additional information about Rust College, visit www.rustcollege.edu.
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