Liberty head coach Turner Gill on the sidelines during the first half against Duquesne on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Lynchburg.

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. hugs Kelvin Edwards after Edwards' jersey was retired during the game against Maine on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Williams Stadium.

Turner Gill remained a familiar face around the Liberty University campus after the 2018 football season.

The former coach, who unexpectedly retired from coaching not long after the Flames inaugural season at the Football Bowl Subdivision level, was frequently spotted at football practices the following spring; traveled to San Jose, California, to watch the mens basketball team compete in the 2019 NCAA Tournament; and even surprised the football team this past November when the Flames became bowl eligible for the first time.

Gill will again be a familiar face around campus. He is returning to Liberty in a non-football role as the executive vice president of diversity, development and inclusion, the university announced Tuesday morning.

He will be joined by former Liberty and NFL wide receiver Kelvin Edwards, who was hired as executive vice president of management efficiencies and diversity.

Gill and Edwards will work closely with Greg Dowell, the universitys vice president for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer.

We are honored to have Turner Gill back at Liberty as well as Kelvin Edwards, an alumnus and successful businessman, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. said in a written release. As executive vice presidents, they will help us demonstrate our commitment to reuniting people both Republicans and Democrats who have been divided by the establishment politicians.

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