Presidential Spotlight

Presidential Spotlight

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum and members of the university’s Indian Student Association met April 20 to discuss student life on campus.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum and members of the university’s Indian Student…

Apr 25, 2017

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum visits with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and best-selling author John M. Barry during the 2017 SEC Academic Conference on Monday [March 27].

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum visits with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and…

Apr 03, 2017

The newly designated Borlaug Scholars enjoyed a full day at MSU learning about food security, including a chance to meet with MSU President Mark E. Keenum, a longtime proponent of food security.

The newly designated Borlaug Scholars enjoyed a full day at MSU learning about food security,…

Mar 27, 2017

MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during Monday’s [March 20] open house for the expanded Holmes Cultural Diversity Center.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during Monday’s [March 20] open house for the expanded Holmes…

Mar 24, 2017

MSU President Mark E. Keenum (far left) congratulates the 2017 MSU Diversity Award winners during a March 23 campus ceremony.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum (far left) congratulates the 2017 MSU Diversity Award winners during a…

Mar 24, 2017

Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman and Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum (seated left and right) marked National Nutrition Month with the signing of a proclamation announcing the city and campus observance of the annual March event.

Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman and Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum (seated left and…

Mar 07, 2017

On Feb.

On Feb. 24, MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated MSU senior biochemistry major Lucas Ferguson…

Feb 27, 2017

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum said integrity, courage, persistence and teamwork are among essential leadership characteristics in remarks he gave to faculty members from throughout the Southeastern Conference participating in the Academic Le

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum said integrity, courage, persistence and teamwork are…

Feb 23, 2017

Continuously developing new ways to strengthen ties with student groups across the state, region and nation, Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum met with Mississippi FFA state officers today [Feb.

Continuously developing new ways to strengthen ties with student groups across the state, region…

Feb 23, 2017

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum covered a wide range of topics during the university's General Faculty spring meeting on Feb.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum covered a wide range of topics during the university…

Feb 15, 2017

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, presents a cowbell to Oktibbeha County Justice Court Judge Larnzy L. Carpenter Jr., who served as the keynote speaker to an overflow crowd at Mississippi State University during the 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, presents a cowbell to Oktibbeha County Justice Court Judge…

Jan 17, 2017

MSU President Mark Keenum met with scientists and staff at MSU’s Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville to get updates on advancement irrigation, seed technology and catfish vaccination technologies that are improving the agriculture industr

MSU President Mark Keenum met with scientists and staff at MSU’s Delta Research and Extension…

Dec 20, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum meets with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey prior to MSU’s fall 2016 commencement ceremony.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum meets with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey prior to MSU’s fall 2016…

Dec 12, 2016

Liberian Ambassador Jeremiah Sulunteh met with MSU President Mark E. Keenum during a recent visit to the university.

Liberian Ambassador Jeremiah Sulunteh met with MSU President Mark E. Keenum during a recent visit…

Dec 12, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum addressed more than 4,000 professionals in higher education at the general session of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Sunday [Dec.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum addressed more than 4,000 professionals in higher education at the…

Dec 06, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, along with his daughter Torie and son Rett, worked with Santa to light the Christmas tree during Holiday in the Junction on Dec.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, along with his daughter Torie and son Rett, worked with Santa to…

Dec 05, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum joins a "Celebrity Walk" around the Drill Field with MSU students and Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Joyce Yates.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum joins a "Celebrity Walk" around the Drill Field with MSU…

Dec 01, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum poses with members of the MSU Cross Country Team and Coach Houston Franks.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum poses with members of the MSU Cross Country Team and Coach Houston…

Dec 01, 2016

Governor Phil Bryant visited Mississippi State University on Nov.

Governor Phil Bryant visited Mississippi State University on Nov. 21 and was the guest speaker for…

Nov 22, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, and the university’s Athletic Director John Cohen were on Scott Field at Davis Wade Stadium on Nov.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, and the university’s Athletic Director John Cohen were on…

Nov 21, 2016

A new leadership development program for young farmers in Mississippi, the Thad Cochran Agricultural Leadership Program endowed by the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, will be conducted and managed by Mississippi State University.

A new leadership development program for young farmers in Mississippi, the Thad Cochran…

Nov 15, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Maj.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Maj. Gen. Janson D. “Durr” Boyles visit with others in…

Nov 07, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, front right, is pictured with the university’s 2016 Homecoming Court, which was presented formally during halftime of the MSU-Samford football game on Oct.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, front right, is pictured with the university’s 2016 Homecoming…

Nov 02, 2016

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum presents a cowbell to MSU Director of Bands Elva Kaye Lance during halftime of Saturday’s [Oct.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum presents a cowbell to MSU Director of Bands…

Oct 31, 2016

To begin Homecoming Week 2016, MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center, served up “Pancakes on the Plaza” with Malik Ross, left, homecoming director; Shawanda Brooks, queen; and Pyliceia “Fefe” Brown, co-director.

To begin Homecoming Week 2016, MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center, served up “Pancakes on the…

Oct 26, 2016

Mary Ann Deavenport cuts the ribbon during the dedication ceremony for Earnest W. and Mary Ann Deavenport Hall on Oct.

Mary Ann Deavenport cuts the ribbon during the dedication ceremony for Earnest W. and Mary Ann…

Oct 19, 2016

President Mark E. Keenum (first row, center) welcomes the 2016-17 class of MSU Presidential Scholars.

President Mark E. Keenum (first row, center) welcomes the 2016-17 class of MSU Presidential…

Oct 19, 2016

The Rosenbaum Building at the MSU-Meridian Riley Campus was officially dedicated on Oct.

The Rosenbaum Building at the MSU-Meridian Riley Campus was officially dedicated on Oct. 17, 2016,…

Oct 19, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum introduces Mississippi Lt. Gov.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum introduces Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves during the keynote…

Oct 05, 2016

University and USPS officials pose following a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Roberts Building at MSU. Pictured, from left to right, are: MSU Postmaster Ken Oglesbee, MSU President Mark E. Keenum, MSU Director of Parking, Transit and Sustainabili

University and USPS officials pose following a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Roberts…

Oct 05, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, introduces Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Glenn McCullough to the Honors Seminar in Leadership students on October 3.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, introduces Mississippi Development Authority Executive…

Oct 05, 2016

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum speaks with visiting high school students from Brookhaven Wednesday [Sept.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum speaks with visiting high school students…

Sep 21, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, was welcomed to a September luncheon for TRIO students by Julie Capella, assistant dean and director of Student Support Services.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, was welcomed to a September luncheon for TRIO students by…

Sep 14, 2016

From L-R: Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, Rep.

From L-R: Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, Rep. Trent Kelly, Terri Nusz, Tommy Nusz and…

Sep 02, 2016

Mississippi State’s inaugural James Patterson Teacher Education Scholars present a “Helping Hands of Friendship” book to MSU President Mark E. Keenum on Monday [Aug.

Mississippi State’s inaugural James Patterson Teacher Education Scholars present a “Helping…

Aug 30, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during the fall 2016 General Faculty meeting on Tuesday [Aug.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during the fall 2016 General Faculty meeting on Tuesday [Aug.…

Aug 24, 2016

The Baptist Student Union at Mississippi State University celebrated its new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday [Aug.

The Baptist Student Union at Mississippi State University celebrated its new building with a ribbon…

Aug 24, 2016

Mississippi State University is ringing true all across the state.

Mississippi State University is ringing true all across the state. Pictured left to right at MSU’…

Aug 19, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum addressed an estimated 3,700 first-year freshmen and 1,800 transfer students Tuesday [Aug.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum addressed an estimated 3,700 first-year freshmen and 1,800 transfer…

Aug 18, 2016

MSU Softball Coach Vann Stuedeman, center, was named winner of a trike race held as part of the MSU on the Move celebration ceremony Aug.

MSU Softball Coach Vann Stuedeman, center, was named winner of a trike race held as part of the MSU…

Aug 16, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, visits with Natalie L. Wilson, a freshman interior design major from Biloxi, along with her father Anthony Wilson, during MVNU2MSU. Natalie was among hundreds of students who moved into campus residence halls August 6

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, visits with Natalie L. Wilson, a freshman interior design major…

Aug 08, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum drives the ceremonial first nail of the eighth Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity home on Friday [Aug.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum drives the ceremonial first nail of the eighth Maroon Edition Habitat…

Aug 05, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum is pictured with members of MSU’s EcoCAR 3 team.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum is pictured with members of MSU’s EcoCAR 3 team. The team recently…

Aug 03, 2016

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum visits with students from the Project IMPACT program during a tour of MSU's T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability on Tuesday [July 19].

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum visits with students from the Project IMPACT…

Jul 20, 2016

MSU President Mark E. Keenum officially accepted the papers of legendary Mississippi newspaper columnist and Vicksburg native Orley Mason Hood Jr., who died in 2014.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum officially accepted the papers of legendary Mississippi newspaper…

Jul 14, 2016

Mississippi State University was presented the 2016 Southeastern Conference Baseball Championship trophy prior to the Bulldogs’ first game in the SEC Tournament Hoover, Alabama, on Wednesday [May 25).

Mississippi State University was presented the 2016 Southeastern Conference Baseball Championship…

May 26, 2016

MSU President Mark Keenum, left, received a deed in May for 63 acres in West Point from Harry Dendy, chair of the 4-H Club Foundation of Mississippi, while friends of 4-H observed.

MSU President Mark Keenum, left, received a deed in May for 63 acres in West Point from Harry Dendy…

May 19, 2016

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum (third from left) met with a delegation of Moroccan business and government officials in early May, including (l-r) Said Hajib, head of Morocco's Forestry Research Center; Naima Cheddadi, vice preside

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum (third from left) met with a delegation of…

May 17, 2016