Messages to Campus

Messages to Campus

Maroon Edition 2019: 'Hold On with a Bulldog Grip: A Short Study of Ulysses S. Grant'

The Maroon Edition Planning Committee and I are pleased to announce that “Hold On with a Bulldog Grip: A Short Study of Ulysses S. Grant” is the selection for Mississippi State University’s common reading program this year. It is a most appropriate choice for our campus, which is home to the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library.

April 2, 2019

State of Excellence: Your feedback

Many of you have shared insightful comments about the university’s strategic plan since we launched the process to update it in November. I appreciate your participation and contributions as we work together to refine the State of Excellence plan that has guided us to unprecedented success.

February 26, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving

While I appreciate your contributions to Mississippi State throughout the year, I am especially mindful -- and most thankful -- for your dedication to our university and the many communities we serve at this special time of year.

November 14, 2018

State of Excellence: What comes next?

I firmly believe that success is not an accident, and that it takes planning, preparation, and execution to achieve.

November 6, 2018

Register and vote this fall

Voting is one of our greatest privileges and responsibilities, and it is one of the best ways to make sure your voice is heard.

September 24, 2018

Phi Beta Kappa: A Day to Celebrate

Today in Boston, Massachusetts, at the 45th Triennial Council of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, Mississippi State gained approval to shelter a chapter of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.

August 3, 2018

MSU Named ‘Great College to Work For’

For the third year in a row, positive feedback from MSU employees has helped designate our university as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

July 20, 2018

Merit raises for 2018-2019

Your work is making a difference in the lives of our students and in the many communities we serve.

May 23, 2018

Maroon Edition 2018: “Calico Joe”

This year marks the 10th year of our common reading program at Mississippi State, and the Maroon Edition Planning Committee and I are pleased to announce that John Grisham’s “Calico Joe” is our book selection for 2018.

March 23, 2018

MSU statement on pro-life, pro-choice speaking events

"I have appreciated hearing from interested groups and individuals regarding the Gender Studies event on our campus on March 1..."

February 28, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum issues statement on HB 1083

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum expressed serious concerns over the potential impacts and ramifications of Mississippi House Bill 1083, which passed the Mississippi House of Representatives earlier today.

February 7, 2018

Statement from Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum

"We’ve built a football program at Mississippi State that has enjoyed unprecedented success over the last nine seasons."

November 26, 2017