The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities recently honored a former Minnesota State University president with an emeritus title.
Richard Rush served as MSU’s president from 1992 to 2001. He is known for his focus on the student experience and his model of servant leadership, an MSU press release said.
The university grew during his tenure, became known as an early adopter of technology to enhance learning, and grew its role in Minnesota and throughout the region. He built partnerships with business and community leaders that led to new and transformed spaces including the construction of the Andreas Theatre and the Taylor Center and the renovation of the Myers Fieldhouse and Centennial Student Union.
Rush continues to be involved in the university and regularly attends celebrations and events and supports a variety of philanthropic areas at the university.
He was one of three president emeriti recently honored by the Board of Trustees.