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MSU, Starkville Area Habitat for Humanity ceremony dedicates ‘home built with love’ for local family, honors retired Army captain
Mississippi State University and Starkville Area Habitat for Humanity gave attendees of today’s [March 29] 12th annual Maroon Edition home dedication ceremony many reasons to smile.
MSU creates $1.8 billion annual economic impact, study shows
Mississippi State University provides an estimated annual economic impact of $1.8 billion to the Magnolia State, a recently completed analysis shows.
MSU President Keenum issues statement on recent violence
In light of the shootings in Atlanta last week and other recent violent acts against Asian Americans and others of Asian descent, starting today, the Mississippi State University Division of Access, Diversity and Inclusion, under the capable leadership of Vice President Ra’Sheda Boddie Forbes, is providing the following support and resources:
UPDATE: Mississippi State extends vaccine distribution criteria in accordance with Gov. Reeves’ announcement
Mississippi State is expanding its recent announcement that the university plans to serve as a COVID-19 vaccination site and will administer a limited supply of Pfizer vaccines beginning Tuesday [March 16].
Mississippi State announces in-person ceremonies for spring commencement April 29, 30
Mississippi State is announcing plans for in-person spring commencement exercises to be held on the Starkville and Meridian campuses.
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MSU retains COVID-19 safety protocols through current semester
Mississippi State University will maintain COVID-19 safety protocols through the end of the Spring 2021 semester, including current mask, physical distancing and sanitation requirements.
State IHL approves MSU research center for Ocean Springs
Mississippi State received formal approval to build the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center, a multi-million-dollar facility in Ocean Springs and the first of its kind on the Mississippi Coast.
MSU leaders highlight university successes, momentum in spring General Faculty Meeting
Keith Coble to lead MSU Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine
Keith Coble, William L. Giles Distinguished Professor and head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State, has been named vice president for the university’s Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine (DAFVM).
MSU again leads Mississippi’s research universities, remains in nation’s top 100 in latest NSF survey
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MSU’s annual MLK Jr. Unity Day event will be virtual Monday featuring Justice Reuben Anderson
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Reuben V. Anderson will keynote Mississippi State University’s 27th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day event and Day of Service on Monday [Jan. 18].
A Message from President Mark E. Keenum
MSU President Keenum’s statement on death of Gov. Winter
Mississippi State University issued the following statement by MSU President Mark E. Keenum on the death of former Mississippi Gov. William Winter:
MSU, Alabama A&M strengthen research and academic ties with MOU
Mississippi State and Alabama A&M leaders met virtually Tuesday [Dec. 15] to formally strengthen research and academic ties between the two universities.
MSU will delay start of classes from Jan. 6 until Jan. 11
Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University today announced that the start of Spring 2021 semester classes will be slightly postponed from Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, as MSU continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on public health and safety.
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Julie Jordan named MSU’s chief research officer
Julie Jordan has been named Mississippi State’s vice president for research and economic development, MSU President Mark E. Keenum announced today.
MSU, MGCCC partner on agricultural science pathway
Mississippi State held in-person graduation ceremonies Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic did not stop Mississippi State University from holding four in-person commencement ceremonies Wednesday.
Keenum emphasizes ‘timeless values’ in an unprecedented time as nearly 1,600 Mississippi State graduates celebrate fall commencement
As Mississippi State’s nearly 1,600 newest graduates celebrate their milestone accomplishments at commencement ceremonies in Humphrey Coliseum today [Nov. 25], MSU President Mark E. Keenum is applauding their abilities to adapt and overcome challenges.
MSU Faculty Senate unanimously passes resolution commending university leadership during historic, challenging semester
After perhaps the most challenging and difficult semester in the history of the institution, the Mississippi State University Robert Holland Faculty Senate on Nov. 13 offered the following unanimous resolution:
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Mississippi Delta Community College joins Mississippi Library Partnership
Mississippi Delta Community College’s library system has joined the Mississippi Library Partnership, adding its approximately 27,000 titles to the consortium that now includes 55 members from across the state.
Mississippi State completes Poultry Science Building
Mississippi State University officials commemorated the completion of the university's new Poultry Science Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov.
MSU faculty, administrators celebrate completion of Poultry Science Building
Mississippi State officials commemorated the completion of the university’s new Poultry Science Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday [Nov. 9].
MSU establishes record enrollment growth for the sixth year
In the wake of an unprecedented global pandemic and at a time when universities across the nation are experiencing declining enrollments, Mississippi State this fall set a new enrollment record for the sixth consecutive year.
MSU-Meridian’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program achieves Accreditation-Provisional status, selects first cohort
A new Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree program at Mississippi State University-Meridian has achieved Accreditation-Provisional status and will enroll its first cohort at the Riley Campus in downtown Meridian this January.
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Students can take 'Winter Express' to academic destination
For the first time in more than a decade, Mississippi State University is offering a winter session to help students advance in their academic journeys and earn credits on an accelerated schedule.
Mississippi State announces in-person ceremonies for fall commencement
Mississippi State is announcing plans for in-person fall commencement exercises to be held on the Starkville and Meridian campuses.
This December, take MSU’s ‘Winter Express’ to your academic destination
For the first time in more than a decade, Mississippi State University is offering a winter session to help students advance in their academic journeys and earn credits on an accelerated schedule.
Nine freshmen receive MSU’s prestigious Presidential Scholarship
Mississippi State’s Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College is announcing its newest Presidential Endowed Scholarship recipients.
MSU, USDA Agricultural Research Service celebrate new partnership, “Atlas” supercomputer housed in Starkville
Building on decades of successful collaborations, Mississippi State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service celebrated the new “Atlas” supercomputer Wednesday [Sept. 30] with a virtual event.
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MSU’s Keenum applauds selection of World Food Programme for Nobel Peace Prize
Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum congratulates the United Nations World Food Programme for receiving the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, which was announced Friday [Oct. 9] by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Mississippi State Graduate School hosts McNair Scholars Oct. 16 for virtual preview day
Mississippi State is inviting McNair Scholars from around the country to an Oct. 16 virtual preview day showcasing the university’s Graduate School.
Mississippi State breaks ground for new road Bulldog Way
Mississippi State broke ground today [Oct. 6] on a $7 million, two-mile corridor that will improve campus traffic once the new Bulldog Way is completed along the eastern perimeter of campus.
MSU Barnes & Noble Bookstore completes renovations
Leaders from Mississippi State and its MSU Barnes & Noble Bookstore celebrated a grand reopening Friday [Oct. 2], holding a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a months-long store renovation project.
The Mill at MSU unveils markers signaling National Register of Historic Places designation
The Mill at Mississippi State now has two markers at its main entrances signaling the building’s designation on the National Register of Historic Places.
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In new vice president role, Forbes primed to advance MSU’s success in diversity, inclusion, and access
Mississippi State has named Ra’Sheda Boddie Forbes to the new university role of vice president for access, diversity and inclusion, a position designed to further advance the 142-year-old land grant’s work of inclusive excellence on campus.
White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah L. Birx congratulates MSU for successfully managing COVID-19 on campus, locally
Tour highlighted MSU meat-processing ability
Mississippi State University’s state-of-the-art meat processing facilities drew Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson and a small group of influential lawmakers to campus for a personal tour Sept. 16, 2020.
Despite challenges, MSU, Keenum remain focused on university’s vital mission
Despite the many challenges Mississippi State has faced in the last six months, MSU President Mark E. Keenum explained in an address Tuesday [Sept. 22] the university remains focused on the vital mission it has in Mississippi.
MSU welcomes inaugural class of Luckyday Scholars
Mississippi State University is announcing its inaugural class of Luckyday Scholars, a group of nine incoming freshmen enrolled at MSU this semester.
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‘Cast of thousands’ prepares MSU for semester experience like no other
The academic experience is looking a little different at Mississippi State this fall, especially from a row in the 10,500-seat Humphrey Coliseum where students are absorbing the fundamentals of U.S. history and political science during COVID-19 in the university’s largest indoor venue.
Mississippi State is a ‘Great College to Work For’ for fifth consecutive year
Employees of Mississippi State have spoken—again! For the fifth year in a row, their university is being recognized as a “Great College to Work For” based on positive feedback from faculty and staff.
Maroon Edition author offers warm welcome, invites MSU students to virtual events
The author of Mississippi State’s 12th Maroon Edition book selection is hosting free, online events this month to officially welcome new freshmen and transfer students to the state’s leading university.
MSU Reveals Game Day Operational Guidelines, Stadium Capacity Projections, COVID-19 Safeguards, and resort status implementation for Davis Wade Stadium in 2020
Mississippi State Athletics announced today a reduced capacity at Davis Wade Stadium for the 2020 season in compliance with state and local guidelines.
MSU celebrates first online Bachelor of Applied Science graduate
Mississippi State’s first graduate of the university’s new Bachelor of Applied Science program is praising the degree path as “a great opportunity for students who want to go into management without having to start over with a four-year degree.”
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MSU makes Mississippi history, ends campaign with $1.07 billion in gifts
Infinite Impact: The Mississippi State University Campaign concluded its decade-long run in June with an unprecedented $1.07 billion in outright gifts and pledges, including $285.2 million raised in deferred gifts.
Two veterinary medicine students become FFAR Vet Fellows, bring recognition to MSU
Two students in Mississippi State’s College of Veterinary Medicine are garnering attention as international fellow selections and for bringing unprecedented attention to their university.
Living ‘Cowbell Well’: New MSU wellness, safety initiative to be front and center this fall
As students begin arriving at Mississippi State this week, they’ll be greeted with a modified campus lifestyle that includes maroon facemasks, physical distancing, sanitizing stations and an introduction to Cowbell Well, the university’s health and safety initiative.
MSU, SOSD mark new era with opening of Partnership Middle School
Mississippi State University and the Starkville Oktibbeha School District are marking the beginning of a new era in education locally and in Mississippi with the completion of the Partnership Middle School at MSU.
Double the Meaning: MSU, Habitat for Humanity partner to build 12th home for local family while honoring Starkville resident
Mississippi State and Starkville Area Habitat for Humanity broke ground Monday [Aug. 3] on the 12th annual Maroon Edition home.
