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MSU plans for in-person classroom instruction in Fall 2020 semester
MSU plans for in-person classroom instruction in Fall 2020 semester
Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum said the university is fully committed to welcoming students back to campus this fall and that plans to resume in-person classroom and laboratory instruction in the Fall 2020 semester are "on schedule and taking solid form" as the university continues development of specific new operating guidelines.
MSU to expedite distribution of CARES Act funds to students
Mississippi State University will use the $8.9 million it receives as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to directly assist eligible students who are facing financial challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Mississippi colleges holding virtual commencement for grads
Commencement ceremonies in Mississippi are looking a bit different than usual as graduates began to receive their degrees via virtual celebrations.
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‘We’re very proud of you’: Keenum, MSU leaders share hopeful messages with grads, present Fraiser with honorary degree during virtual commencement
In a first-of-its-kind online commencement ceremony for the 142-year-old university, Mississippi State leaders praised graduates for resilience throughout their college journey, concluding in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 3,300 are MSU graduates this spring.
President Mark Keenum: Mississippi State was 'well prepared' for crisis
Mississippi State's president, Dr. Mark Keenum, anticipates and hopes for a large freshman class in the fall.
Provost chairs IHL Safe Start Task Force as MSU explores return to in-person classes, normal operations for fall semester
Mississippi Commissioner of Higher Education Alfred Rankins Jr. has announced that Mississippi State University Provost and Executive Vice President David R. Shaw will chair the 16-member Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning’s Safe Start Task Force as the state’s university system considers opening campuses in a safe and effective manner.
President Mark Keenum: Mississippi State will receive $17.8M from CARES Act
The second week of March seems like it was a year ago, Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum told the Starkville Rotary Club at its virtual meeting Monday.
MSU issues emergency operating guidelines through May 11
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MSU celebrates research success with annual awards
Mississippi State is honoring more than 50 students, faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions to the university’s research enterprise.
Keenum shares refund information with MSU students
Our students and their families have shown extraordinary patience and understanding as MSU and the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning leadership together prepared an appropriate and equitable response to these unprecedented challenges.
A Message from MSU President Mark E. Keenum
As a follow-up to our announcement relating to Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies, I wanted to offer this personal message. I share the disappointment so many of our graduates and their families have about postponement of our regular commencement events. The most meaningful facet of my role as president, by far, is graduation.
MSU’s Clary receives 2020 SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Mississippi State Professor of Geosciences Renée Clary has been named the university’s 2020 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award recipient.
Mississippi State to host spring commencement online
Spring commencement is moving online this year for Mississippi State students, a decision made today [April 9] by the university so that graduates can get recognition for their hard work.
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MSU High Voltage Lab works to retrofit 550 ventilators for use in COVID-19 response
Mississippi State University researchers are working to convert over 550 ventilators from battery power to AC power so they can be used in the state’s medical response to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
MSU postpones search process for two VP positions
Mississippi State Provost and Executive Vice President David Shaw, chair of the university’s search committee for its next vice president for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine (DAFVM), announced today [March 27] that the search is being postponed, but the committee remains in place.
Keenum shares operating guidelines for deans, directors, department heads
A personal word from Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum
“Like the rest of the world, Mississippi State University faces the evolving challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. From the White House to the Mississippi State Capitol to our campuses, these challenges are real and daunting. Since MSU first engaged in assessment of impacts of the coronavirus and planning for operational changes by our leadership team, the one constant has been that there are no constants.
Mississippi State, MUW, other IHL universities to extend spring break by one week
All eight public universities in Mississippi, including Mississippi State University and Mississippi University for Women, will extend spring break an additional week in light of the spread of COVID-19.
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MSU extends Spring Break, delays student return until March 23
Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University today announced that classes will be suspended for the week after Spring Break, March 16-22, as MSU continues to monitor the potential impacts of COVID-19 in Mississippi and makes additional operational plans. This class suspension applies to students only; faculty and staff will continue with normal operating procedures.
MSU extends Spring Break, delays student return until March 23
Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University today announced that classes will be suspended for the week after Spring Break, March 16-22, as MSU continues to monitor the potential impacts of COVID-19 in Mississippi and makes additional operational plans.
Coronavirus update: MSU increases travel restrictions, evaluates move to online courses
Mississippi State University is tightening international travel restrictions, including study abroad programs, and is strongly encouraging faculty members to prepare for online course instruction should circumstances dictate that in coming days or weeks.
MSU, Northwest Mississippi Community College sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and Northwest Mississippi Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [March 5] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
MSU, Pearl River Community College sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and Pearl River Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [March 4] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
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Nonprofit founder, educator’s inspiring story selected as MSU’s 2020 Maroon Edition book
An international best-selling and award-winning memoir has been selected as the common reading book for Mississippi State’s 12th Maroon Edition program.
MSU, SMCC sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit signed a memorandum of understanding today [Feb. 27] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
Local community colleges partnering with Mississippi State program
Students and people in the workforce with an associate of applied science degree who want to advance their careers will now have an opportunity to do so.
MSU, MCC sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and Meridian Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [Feb. 26] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
MSU, ECCC sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and East Central Community College in Decatur signed a memorandum of understanding today [Feb. 26] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
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MSU, Co-Lin sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and Copiah-Lincoln Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [Feb. 19] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
MGCCC, Mississippi State sign new academic pathways for applied science and culinary students
An academic career path just got better for more than 2,200 students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
MSU, MGCCC sign pathways agreements for BAS, culinology programs
Mississippi State University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College leaders signed two agreements Thursday [Feb. 13] to expand opportunities for students in technical education and culinology programs.
MSU welcomes Uzbekistan delegation to campus
Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum welcomed Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United States Javlon Vakhabov and U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan Daniel Rosenblum to campus Wednesday [Feb. 12] to discuss potential collaborations.
Mississippi State, EMCC link Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and East Mississippi Community College signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday at EMCC's Communiversity to formalize a partnership that will benefit students enrolled in technical education programs.
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MSU, EMCC sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and East Mississippi Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [Feb. 12] at EMCC’s Communiversity to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
'An American perspective': Mississippi State displays 19th century cannon outside Grant Library
Duffy Neubauer, the curator of the Starkville Civil War Arsenal and a self-proclaimed "cannon guy," was cleaning the barrel of a Model 1841 "6-pounder" cannon in December when he came across something he didn't expect.
MSU unveils historical cannon at Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library
A 19th century cannon now greets visitors to Mississippi State’s Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library.
Carnegie Foundation endorses Mississippi State with renewed Community Engagement Classification
Mississippi State again is being recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for excellent integration of community engagement with university teaching and learning strategies.
MSU leaders highlight university’s impact, accomplishments
As Mississippi State begins another decade of teaching, research and service, university leaders highlighted MSU’s growing impact in Mississippi during Wednesday’s [Jan. 22] spring general faculty meeting.
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Community gathers at MLK Unity Breakfast
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, over 1,000 people gathered for Mississippi State University's Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion's 26th annual Unity Breakfast at The Mill.
Shaffer challenges crowd at MSU’s MLK Jr. Day Unity Breakfast
Mississippi State hosted a capacity crowd gathered to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday [Jan. 20], with keynote speaker Donald M. Shaffer applauding those also committing the day to public service.
MSU receives papers of veteran journalist and alum Randy Bell
A ceremony at Mississippi State University on Friday [Jan. 17] honored the career of Mississippi’s most award-winning radio journalist and MSU alumnus Randy Bell, whose work will be housed at the university’s Mitchell Memorial Library.
Search committee in place for MSU vice president for research and economic development
Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum on Monday [Jan. 13] provided the campus community with an update on the search for the university’s next vice president for research and economic development.
Bully's Closet and Pantry aims to meet several needs at Mississippi State
Deshaun Hackett didn't want to take the last carton of milk from the refrigerator, but Harmony Clarke insisted.
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‘From idea to reality’: Bully’s Closet and Pantry opens to serve MSU students
Mississippi State held a ribbon cutting ceremony today [Jan. 10] to celebrate the opening of Bully’s Closet and Pantry on the Starkville campus.
MSU, NOAA celebrate Orion supercomputer
Mississippi State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration celebrated one of the country’s most powerful supercomputers Wednesday [Dec. 18].
MSU, Holmes sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and Holmes Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [Dec. 17] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
Home for the Holidays: MSU, Habitat for Humanity dedicate 11th Maroon Edition home to Starkville family
If home is where the heart is, Keyana Triplett has one happy heart this holiday season.
Mississippi State, The W and Delta State see increased enrollment as state numbers decline
Only three of Mississippi's eight public universities saw increased enrollment for fall 2019 as statewide enrollment numbers slightly declined from 2018.
