Mississippi State University took top honors during the Halbrook Awards for Academic Achievement Among Athletes ceremony held October 5 as part of the 2015 Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities Annual Conference.
Mississippi State University took top honors during the Halbrook Awards for Academic Achievement Among Athletes ceremony held October 5 as part of the 2015 Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities Annual Conference. MSU was the winner in the Public University Division for the highest percentage of both male and female athletes graduating. The Halbrook Awards program recognizes colleges and universities that maintain and achieve high academic standards for student athletes, thus encouraging high graduation rates. Pictured are (l-r): Commissioner of Higher Education Glenn Boyce; Northwest Community College Vice President of Educational Affairs Richie Lawson; MSU President Mark E. Keenum; Hinds Community College President Clyde Muse; Millsaps College President Robert W. Pearigen; Millsaps head menâs basketball coach Tim Wise; and representing the Halbrook family were Andy Halbrook, Tina Halbrook Donahoo, Ann Halbrook Peden and David Halbrook Jr.
