MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center, accepts the âPurple Heart Universityâ designation on behalf of the university from Purple Heart veterans (l-r) Charles Sciple, Will Woods, Dennis âDennyâ Daniels Jr. and Bill Henry. The Military Order of the Purple Heart bestowed the designation for outstanding service to military veterans, service members, dependents and survivors. The formal presentation was made during the military-themed halftime show at the MSU vs. Alabama football game Nov. 14.