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Potts named MSU Vice President for Finance and Administration
Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum today [May 6] announced Les Potts as the university’s Vice President for Finance and Administration. Potts has served as interim vice president since July 1, 2023.
MSU’s Langstaff named university’s latest Udall Scholar
Mississippi State is announcing a junior wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture major from Southaven as the university’s latest Udall Scholar.
MSU spring graduation ceremonies set for May 8-10
Mississippi State spring graduates will celebrate completion of their university degrees with commencement ceremonies May 8-10 in Starkville and Meridian.
Mississippi State Bulldogs claim debate national title after building championship program
For the first time, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are national champions of collegiate debate. The MSU Debate Team claimed top honors at the April 2024 International Public Debate Association National Tournament.
Starkville named Best Small Town in the South by USA Today
USA Today announced Starkville has officially been named the Best Small Town in the South.
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MSU, Lone Star College in Texas sign articulation partnership for smooth transfers
Mississippi State University and Lone Star College in The Woodlands, Texas, today [April 2] formalized an articulation agreement streamlining a seamless transfer process for Lone Star graduates to the Magnolia State’s leading university.
Three MSU honors students receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Three Mississippi State rising seniors—all students in the university’s Shackouls Honors College—are being celebrated for their selection as national Barry Goldwater Scholars.
MSU observes National Nutrition Month during March
Hall endows MSU mechanical engineering school
Mississippi State’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is becoming a named academic school with a cornerstone endowment gift from alumnus Michael W. Hall and his wife Valarie.
MSU’s Raspet Flight Research Lab celebrates 75 years of advancing aviation
Seventy five years ago, August “Gus” Raspet came to Mississippi State University to carry out a vision for aerospace research that pushed the boundaries of what is possible in flight.
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Forbes ranks MSU only SEC school in Top 50 ‘America’s Best Large Employers’ list
Mississippi State University is taking care of what matters—and that includes its people. MSU is the only Southeastern Conference school to make the 2024 Top 50 list of “America’s Best Large Employers” recently published by Forbes.
Partnership with Mississippi Museum of Art offers substantial benefits for MSU students, faculty
Mississippi State University and the Mississippi Museum of Art are working together to advance innovation and education in the arts, investing in the future of students, the Magnolia State and its citizens.
MSU-Meridian receives IHL approval for student admittance to new accelerated Master of Science in Nursing degree program
Mississippi State University received approval during today’s [Feb. 15] meeting of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to admit the first students into a newly created Master of Science in Nursing degree program at MSU-Meridian.
Mississippi needs ‘critical investments in higher education,’ Keenum says
Spring general faculty meeting set for Monday [Feb. 12]
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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].
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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.
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.
$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.
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.
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).
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MSU Alumni Association announces 2023-24 student delegates
Friday MSU Veterans Day program moves to Colvard Union Dawg House
Mississippi State will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony led by keynote speaker MSU President Mark E. Keenum at 11 a.m. Friday [Nov. 10] at the university’s historic Drill Field.
MSU president tours Riley Campus
Started as one of the national land-grant colleges, Mississippi State University has a long, recognized history in the fields of agriculture, engineering, architecture and veterinary medicine.
New ride: MSU students to transform Cadillac LYRIQ as part of EcoCAR competition
A new Cadillac is prowling the streets of Mississippi State University, but it is providing more than just a cool ride to a team of MSU students.
Rosenbaum Health Sciences Building renovation to bring advanced simulation center to MSU-Meridian
Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum today [Nov. 8] visited MSU-Meridian’s Riley Campus to observe the current renovation to the I.A. Rosenbaum Health Sciences Building and to celebrate its transformation.
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New ride: MSU students to transform Cadillac LYRIQ as part of EcoCAR competition
A new Cadillac is prowling the streets of Mississippi State University, but it is providing more than just a cool ride to a team of MSU students.
MSU celebrates largest entering class in school history
More first-time students are attending Mississippi State University this fall than ever before.
Record class of MSU first-time students finds connectivity to academic creativity, campus culture, community contribution
More first-time students are attending Mississippi State this fall than ever before.
Luckyday Foundation announces $4 million for MSU's new Azalea Hall complex
A $4 million gift from the Luckyday Foundation of Jackson announced Nov.
Luckyday Foundation announces $4 million for MSU’s new Azalea Hall complex, furthering its university and scholar support
A $4 million gift from the Luckyday Foundation of Jackson announced today [Nov. 1] will benefit the construction of Mississippi State University’s new 412-bed residence hall complex.
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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.
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.
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.
Mississippi State champions student success as part of inaugural Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience cohort
$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
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MSU dedicates WWII monument at Center for America’s Veterans
Mississippi State is honoring World War II veterans, including a number of former students who gave all they had to defend freedom around the world in the early 1940s.
MSU celebrates excellence in research, innovation with annual awards
Mississippi State University celebrated excellence in research and innovation during its annual research awards celebration on Tuesday, Sept.
MSU celebrates excellence in research, innovation with annual awards
Mississippi State University is celebrating excellence in research and innovation with its annual research awards celebration on Tuesday [Sept. 26].
MSU named Great College to Work For 8 years in a row
For the eighth consecutive year, Mississippi State University has been honored as an exemplary employer by the Great Colleges to Work For recognition program.
MSU named ‘Great College to Work For’ eight years in a row
For the eighth consecutive year, Mississippi State University has been honored as an exemplary employer by the Great Colleges to Work For recognition program.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
