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Mississippi State

Young recalls MLK Jr. words of inspiration to propel further difference making

Mississippi State celebrated its 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast with students, faculty and staff, joined by community members, clergy and elected officials, filling the event room, despite looming winter weather.
January 15, 2024

Mississippi State

MSU plans MLK Jr. Unity Breakfast, Day of Service

Mississippi State’s 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast returns to The Mill at MSU on Jan. 15 with an 8 a.m. meal and 9 a.m. program. Day of Service activities will follow with volunteers working at sites across the community from 10 a.m.-noon.
January 8, 2024

Mississippi State

MSU mourns the loss of Robert Wolverton, longtime faculty member and administrator

Mississippi State University is mourning the loss of a campus icon, Robert E. “Bob” Wolverton, who passed away Dec. 15 at the age of 98.
December 19, 2023

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MSU senior Brode claims prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Madison Brode, a senior biological sciences major at Mississippi State, is the university’s first recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious award annually providing a select 50 American students graduate-level study in the United Kingdom.
December 11, 2023

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Keenum: MSU graduates have the education, values to change the world

A new class of more than 1,400 Mississippi State graduates is ready to change the world, President Mark E. Keenum told their family and friends at fall commencement ceremonies on Friday [Dec. 8].
December 8, 2023

Mississippi Business Journal

MSU tops $300 million in latest NSF research survey, among top 100 nationally

Mississippi State University is again among the top research universities nationally after reporting more than $300 million in research and development expenditures in the latest National Science Foundation report.
December 7, 2023

Mississippi State

MSU tops $300 million in latest NSF research survey, among top 100 nationally

Mississippi State University is again among the top research universities nationally after reporting more than $300 million in research and development expenditures in the latest National Science Foundation report.
December 6, 2023

Mississippi State

$16 Million Grant Increases Crop Yields, Improves Sustainability & Profitability

Increasing crop yields while improving soil and watershed health requires understanding how agriculture management interacts with local environmental conditions.
December 4, 2023

The Neshoba Democrat

Tribal chief delivers keynote to MSU students

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Chief Cyrus Ben gave the keynote address at Mississippi State University's Native American/American Indian History Month earlier this month.
November 30, 2023

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Director-General visits Mississippi State University to deepen collaboration in science, data, and innovation for agrifood systems transformation

The power and potential of science, data and innovation were center stage as QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), met with senior executives and researchers at Mississippi State University (MSU).
November 16, 2023

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UN Food and Agriculture Organization Director General Qu Dongyu visits MSU

Strengthening ties between Mississippi State and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, MSU is hosted FAO Director General Qu Dongyu today [Oct. 23] to learn more about the university’s research capabilities.
October 24, 2023

Mississippi Business Journal

MSU again wins national HEED award for advancing student access and success

A university-wide commitment to innovative academic programming, memorable campus experiences and student well-being is signifying Mississippi State's latest national recognition -- the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
October 17, 2023

Mississippi State

MSU again wins national HEED award for advancing student access and success

A universitywide commitment to innovative academic programming, memorable campus experiences and student well-being is signifying Mississippi State’s latest national recognition—the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
October 11, 2023

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Mississippi State champions student success as part of inaugural Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience cohort


October 9, 2023

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$15 million to MSU-led Fish Innovation Lab extends global food security pursuits through aquatic systems

Mississippi State University has received a five-year, up to $15 million extension for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish to address global food security challenges through aquatic food systems
October 5, 2023

Fox News

Mississippi State honors Mike Leach in first home game since his death

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are playing their first game since the sudden death of head coach Mike Leach.
September 5, 2023

Mississippi State

Keenum notes record-breaking MSU successes, recommits to faculty support in fall address

As record-breaking freshman enrollment, fundraising and research propel Mississippi State into the new academic year, President Mark E. Keenum on Wednesday [Aug. 30] committed to his top annual legislative priorities: seeking additional funding to support faculty wages.
August 30, 2023

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MSU CAVS-Extension recognized with Instant Impact Award from AccelerateMS

Mississippi State University is in the spotlight for its quick action to address Mississippi workforce needs.
August 30, 2023

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MSU, Tennessee’s Moore Tech align with MOU giving technical college grads improved access to BAS degree program

Mississippi State University and William R. Moore College of Technology in Memphis, Tennessee, signed a memorandum of understanding today [Aug. 24] streamlining a pathway for Moore Tech graduates of technical education programs to join MSU’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree program.
August 25, 2023

Mississippi State

Convocation at Dudy Noble: New MSU students encouraged to seize opportunities

Mississippi State University welcomed its largest-ever freshman class, as well as new transfer students, to campus with fall convocation on Tuesday [Aug. 22], marking the beginning of their academic journey at MSU.
August 23, 2023

Mississippi Business Journal

Highest in state history: MSU surpasses all previous records with $259.9M in fundraising success

Mississippi State University recently announced a milestone in its history of philanthropic achievement that has eclipsed all previous single-year fundraising records among the state's public institutions of higher education.
July 21, 2023

WDAM-TV

Mississippi St. raises $259.9 million, smashes state's single-year fundraising record

Mississippi State University announced Wednesday that its donors had established a single-year, fundraising record among the state's public institutions of higher education.
July 20, 2023

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Highest in state history: MSU surpasses all previous records with unparalleled $259.9M in fundraising success

Mississippi State University is announcing a momentous milestone in its history of philanthropic achievement that has eclipsed all previous single-year fundraising records among the state’s public institutions of higher education.
July 19, 2023

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MSU visits United Nations FAO to celebrate launch of aquaculture reference center, high-performance computing partnerships

Mississippi State’s global impact in the fields of aquaculture and high-performance computing continues to grow as university leaders visited the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations this week to celebrate new partnerships.
June 27, 2023

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Leadership development program preps MSU staff for future roles

Sixteen Mississippi State staff members are new graduates of a professional development program that prepares participants for potential leadership roles within the university.
June 1, 2023