Presidential Spotlight

Presidential Spotlight

New Maroon Camp

More than 1,000 new freshmen and transfer students attended Mississippi State’s New Maroon Camp in…

Aug 13, 2018

$100,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, from left, met with USDA Assistant to the Secretary for Rural…

Aug 13, 2018

Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum, Mississippi College President Blake Thompson, and Delta State University President Bill LaForge

Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum, Mississippi College President Blake Thompson,…

Aug 10, 2018

Famous Maroon Band

MSU President Mark E. Keenum paid a surprise visit to one of the Famous Maroon Band’s rehearsals in…

Aug 08, 2018

Bulldog Free Tuition Program

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, Lt. Col. Brian Locke (Ret.), Director of the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery…

Aug 08, 2018

YMCA Building Renovations Complete

MSU officials celebrating the completed renovation of the university’s historic YMCA Building with…

Jul 31, 2018

Participants of the Meridian Freedom Project visiting Mississippi State University

Participants of the Meridian Freedom Project visiting Mississippi State University this week met…

Jul 25, 2018

Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, left, toured several areas of the Mississippi State University campus in June.

Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, left, toured several areas of the Mississippi…

Jul 05, 2018

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, right, meets with new MSU Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis before his introductory press conference Tuesday [June 26].

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, right, meets with new MSU Head Baseball Coach Chris…

Jun 26, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, presents a commemorative cowbell to Dr. Brent Fountain, Associate Extension Professor in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion, in recognition of Fountain service of President of MSU’s Holla

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, presents a commemorative cowbell to Dr. Brent Fountain,…

May 29, 2018

Mississippi State held a special graduation ceremony for several Diamond Dawgs who were unable to participate in the university’s spring commencement due to out-of-town baseball competition.

Mississippi State held a special graduation ceremony for several Diamond Dawgs who were unable to…

May 21, 2018

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, right, meets with the university’s newest Goldwater Scholar, Nicholas A. “Nic” Ezzell.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, right, meets with the university’s newest Goldwater…

May 16, 2018

Tommie Zacharias, widow of former MSU President Donald Zacharias (back, far left), and MSU President Mark E. Keenum (back, far right) congratulate the university’s newest Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award winners.

Tommie Zacharias, widow of former MSU President Donald Zacharias (back, far left), and MSU…

May 11, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, visits with Mississippi Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley during a campus meeting in May.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, visits with Mississippi Northern District Public Service…

May 11, 2018

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum presents Frank Williams, a noted historian and former Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice, with an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree during MSU’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum presents Frank Williams, a noted historian…

May 08, 2018

In early May, the Ulysses S. Grant Association honored Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum with the John Y. Simon Award, an honor given every year in memory of the former USGA executive director.

In early May, the Ulysses S. Grant Association honored Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum…

May 08, 2018

Robert G. Clark Jr., former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Mississippi House of Representatives, rings a chrome cowbell after being presented with an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree during Mississippi State’s spring 2018 commencement ceremonies.

Robert G. Clark Jr., former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Mississippi House of Representatives, rings…

May 04, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum addresses the crowd during an April celebration of the MSU women’s basketball team in downtown Starkville.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum addresses the crowd during an April celebration of the MSU women’s…

May 01, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulates Callie Brown, crowned Miss Mississippi State University in the fall of 2017, during a meeting in Lee Hall.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulates Callie Brown, crowned Miss Mississippi State University…

May 01, 2018

Mississippi State shortstop Luke Alexander presents MSU President Mark E. Keenum with the 2018 Governor’s Cup trophy.

Mississippi State shortstop Luke Alexander presents MSU President Mark E. Keenum with the 2018…

May 01, 2018

Leaders of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History visited Mississippi State in April to tour the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, as well as meet with MSU President Mark E. Keenu

Leaders of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History visited Mississippi State in April to…

May 01, 2018

Celebrating a groundbreaking ceremony Monday [April 30] for a new synthetic turf practice field for the Famous Maroon Band were Principal and Owner of Allred Stolarski Architects Hoppy Allred; MSU Director for Planning, Design and Construction Tim Muzzi;

Celebrating a groundbreaking ceremony Monday [April 30] for a new synthetic turf practice field for…

May 01, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during the Spirit of State Awards, the annual event that formally honors those who have made a positive impact on peers and the broader campus community through organizational involvement, service to the institution an

MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during the Spirit of State Awards, the annual event that…

Apr 24, 2018

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum met in April for lunch with members of the university’s Freshman Edge organization, operated under the auspices of the MSU Student Association.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum met in April for lunch with members of the university’…

Apr 19, 2018

A delegation from Morocco's Université Internationale de Rabat visited Mississippi State in April to expand collaborations with the university’s Bagley College of Engineering and to build new partnerships with the colleges of Business, Arts and Scienc

A delegation from Morocco's Université Internationale de Rabat visited Mississippi State in…

Apr 17, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum gets ready to go for a ride in Mississippi State’s EcoCAR 3 competition vehicle.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum gets ready to go for a ride in Mississippi State’s EcoCAR 3…

Apr 17, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum hosted the 2018 Spring Faculty Senate Roundtable for senators from the Robert Holland Faculty Senate, members of the general faculty and senior administrators at his campus home on April 12.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum hosted the 2018 Spring Faculty Senate Roundtable for senators from the…

Apr 12, 2018

President Keenum with students, faculty, and staff on the Drill Field for Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

President Keenum with students, faculty, and staff on the Drill Field for Graduate Student…

Apr 12, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum welcomes the crowd to the university’s annual International Fiesta, held in April.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum welcomes the crowd to the university’s annual International Fiesta,…

Apr 10, 2018

Mississippi State’s 2018 Diversity Award winners were recognized during an April ceremony on campus.

Mississippi State’s 2018 Diversity Award winners were recognized during an April ceremony on…

Apr 05, 2018

Pictured with MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center, Mississippi State University President’s Commission on the Status of Women’s 2018 Outstanding Women award recipients include, from left to right, Sarah E. “Izzy” Pellegrine, Leslie Fye, (Keenum)

Pictured with MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center, Mississippi State University President’s…

Mar 29, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill sign a proclamation announcing the city and campus observance of March as National Nutrition Month.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill sign a proclamation announcing the…

Mar 27, 2018

MSU President Mark E. Keenum visits with university alumna Connie Spells Raines during the 2018 Black Alumni Weekend held in February.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum visits with university alumna Connie Spells Raines during the 2018…

Feb 22, 2018

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum presents a cowbell to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi Inc.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum presents a cowbell to Toyota Motor…

Feb 21, 2018

The Mississippi State women's basketball team celebrates clinching the 2017-18 SEC Championship after defeating Texas A&M on Feb.

The Mississippi State women's basketball team celebrates clinching the 2017-18 SEC…

Feb 19, 2018

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum presents a cowbell to Julie Darty, MSU’s new women’s head volleyball coach.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum presents a cowbell to Julie Darty, MSU’s…

Jan 11, 2018

Chavonda Jacobs-Young, administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, toured Mississippi State University’s advanced research facilities in December.

Chavonda Jacobs-Young, administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural…

Dec 18, 2017

Former Mississippi State women’s basketball players, from left, Ketara Chapel, Chinwe Okorie and Dominque Dillingham, along with head coach Vic Schaefer, present MSU President Mark E. Keenum with a 2017 National Finalist ring.

Former Mississippi State women’s basketball players, from left, Ketara Chapel, Chinwe Okorie and…

Dec 18, 2017

Dr. Allen K. Sills Jr., left, rings a cowbell presented by MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, after the morning commencement address Dec.

Dr. Allen K. Sills Jr., left, rings a cowbell presented by MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right,…

Dec 11, 2017

J. Christopher “Chris” Giancarlo, left, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, visits with MSU President Mark E. Keenum during a December meeting at the university.

J. Christopher “Chris” Giancarlo, left, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading…

Dec 06, 2017

MSU President Mark E. Keenum poses with Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant impersonators during the November grand opening of the Frank J. and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana and the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library at Mitchell Memoria

MSU President Mark E. Keenum poses with Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant impersonators during…

Dec 01, 2017

Officials cut a ribbon during the grand opening celebration of Mississippi State’s $10 million addition to Mitchell Memorial Library, home of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and the prestigious Frank J. and Virginia Williams Collection of Lin

Officials cut a ribbon during the grand opening celebration of Mississippi State’s $10 million…

Dec 01, 2017

Mississippi State administrators are shown with the Seven Seals Award presented to the university in November by the Mississippi Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MSESGR).

Mississippi State administrators are shown with the Seven Seals Award presented to the university…

Nov 28, 2017

MSU President Mark E. Keenum presents a Bible to Kareema Gillon, the recipient of the ninth Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity home.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum presents a Bible to Kareema Gillon, the recipient of the ninth Maroon…

Nov 21, 2017

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum, left, along with MSU Dining Services, served up a Thanksgiving feast in November to the Starkville Fire Department.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum, left, along with MSU Dining Services, served…

Nov 20, 2017

MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during Friday’s [Nov.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during Friday’s [Nov. 10] annual Veterans Day program on the…

Nov 10, 2017

MSU President Mark E. Keenum visits with Apollo astronauts Fred Haise and Charlie Duke, and Apollo engineer and MSU alumnus Jerry Bostick on Wednesday [Oct.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum visits with Apollo astronauts Fred Haise and Charlie Duke, and Apollo…

Oct 13, 2017

Cindy Hyde-Smith was guest speaker for MSU President Mark E. Keenum’s Presidential Leadership Seminar on Monday [Oct.

Cindy Hyde-Smith was guest speaker for MSU President Mark E. Keenum’s Presidential Leadership…

Oct 13, 2017