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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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.”
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.
MSU, Keesler Air Force Base personnel discuss academic and training partnerships
Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum discusses academic and training partnerships with guests from Keesler Air Force Base.
Keenum, Peasant tour completed MSU-SOSD Partnership Middle School
With a new school year set to begin next month, a new state-of-the-art school on the campus of Mississippi State University will welcome sixth and seventh grade students in the Starkville Oktibbeha School District.
SEC establishes new football start date of September 26 and conference-only football competition
The Southeastern Conference has established September 26 as the new kickoff for it 2020 football season to allow its universities to focus on the healthy return of their campus communities and the gradual re-introduction of athletics, as the 14 members of the SEC continue to monitor developments related to COVID-19, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Thursday.
Public Service Commissioners join MSU President Mark Keenum, Atmos Energy to announce natural gas infrastructure expansion in Starkville
Atmos Energy was proud to join Public Service Commissioners Brandon Presley & Dane Maxwell as well as President Mark Keenum of Mississippi State University, at the Mississippi Horse Park to announce an expansion of natural gas service in the city of Starkville.
MSU, Mississippi Delta Community College sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and Mississippi Delta Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [July 28] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
MSU, Bishop State Community College sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Mississippi State University and Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama, signed a memorandum of understanding today [July 27] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs.
Community partnership forming to address racism, reconciliation
Community groups representing Starkville, Oktibbeha County, and Mississippi State University participated in an announcement Thursday in downtown Starkville's Unity Park formally unveiling a forward-looking partnership committed to seeking solutions to racism and paths to racial reconciliation.
MSU continues international leadership in aquaculture, world’s fastest-growing food production sector
As aquaculture and fisheries play an increasingly important role in addressing global food security, Mississippi State University is continuing to build its reputation as an international leader in the field.
MSU publishes ‘Safe Return’ guide for the fall semester
A new Mississippi State University publication outlines a comprehensive health and safety return plan for the fall semester.
International CASE award earned by MSU’s ‘We Ring True’ initiative
Mississippi State’s “We Ring True” branding initiative has received yet another ringing endorsement—this time, an international 2020 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.