Presidential Spotlight

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Mississippi State University and the Starkville Area Habitat for Humanity broke ground Monday [Aug.

Mississippi State University and the Starkville Area Habitat for Humanity broke ground Monday [Aug…

Aug 10, 2015

President Mark E. Keenum welcomes student Fulbright Scholars to Mississippi State’s campus for an American South-themed course sponsored by the English Language Institute.

President Mark E. Keenum welcomes student Fulbright Scholars to Mississippi State’s campus for an…

Jul 20, 2015

Dr. Richard E. Holmes became the first African American student admitted to Mississippi State University on July 19, 1965.

Dr. Richard E. Holmes became the first African American student admitted to Mississippi State…

Jul 19, 2015

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, presents a maroon cowbell to Nihon University's College of Industrial Technology Dean Minoru Ochiai after the two leaders signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, presents a maroon cowbell to Nihon University's College of…

Jun 23, 2015

President Mark Keenum speaks at Mississippi State University Friday [June 5] during a campus press conference about the Federal Aviation Administration designating the university as a National Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

President Mark Keenum speaks at Mississippi State University Friday [June 5] during a campus press…

Jun 05, 2015

Mississippi Gov.

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant met with Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum on…

May 26, 2015

Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives met Thursday, May 14, for a news conference to discuss the next steps and goals for the newly-named Unmanned Aerial Systems Center of Excellence (UAS COE), a consortium of universities that will res

Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives met Thursday, May 14, for a news conference…

May 15, 2015

More than 21,000 Mississippi State fans came to Saturday’s Maroon and White game and watched as Jak, bottom center, became Bully XXI. He accepted mascot duties from his father, Bully XX known as “Champ,” bottom right.

More than 21,000 Mississippi State fans came to Saturday’s Maroon and White game and watched as…

Apr 20, 2015

MSU officials including, from left, former coach Al Schmidt, track coach Steve Dudley, MSU President Mark E. Keenum, MSU Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, Nan and Mike Sanders, as well as additional members of their family, celebrated the official namin

MSU officials including, from left, former coach Al Schmidt, track coach Steve Dudley, MSU…

Apr 13, 2015

Mississippi State University and Hinds Community forged a new 2 Plus 2 partnership program in precision agriculture on April 9 to strengthen the agricultural economy in Mississippi and promote the interests of farm families that are the foundation of tha

Mississippi State University and Hinds Community forged a new 2 Plus 2 partnership program in…

Apr 10, 2015

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, presents Shirley Kinsey, her husband Bernard, and son Khalil, right, with a chrome cowbell during the March 20 ribbon cutting ceremony for The Kinsey Collection’s “African American Treasures” exhibit at the unive

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, presents Shirley Kinsey, her husband Bernard, and son Khalil,…

Mar 24, 2015

MSU President Mark E. Keenum gives a “thumbs-up” at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the on-course shelter at the 10th hole on the MSU Golf Course.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum gives a “thumbs-up” at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the on-…

Mar 23, 2015

Mississippi State's Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts was recently honored as a recipient of the 2015 Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, given annually by the Mississippi Arts Commission.

Mississippi State's Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts was recently honored as a…

Mar 16, 2015

Mississippi State University celebrated the naming of the Robert B. Deen Jr.

Mississippi State University celebrated the naming of the Robert B. Deen Jr. Building on Feb. 12 at…

Feb 13, 2015

Mississippi State officials, along with members of the university's student chapter of the Society of American Foresters and the Campus Tree Advisory Committee, gathered today [Feb.

Mississippi State officials, along with members of the university's student chapter of the…

Feb 13, 2015

MSU President Mark E. Keenum meets with the university's Freshman Council each spring semester to give the students an update on happenings around the campus and to answer their questions.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum meets with the university's Freshman Council each spring semester…

Feb 11, 2015

Moroccan Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal, left, accepts a complementary cowbell from Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum.

Moroccan Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal, left, accepts a complementary cowbell from Mississippi State…

Jan 20, 2015

William B. Bynum Jr., left, president of Mississippi Valley State University, received a special cowbell from MSU President Mark E. Keenum.

William B. Bynum Jr., left, president of Mississippi Valley State University, received a special…

Jan 19, 2015

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum (front row, fifth from right) and leaders from other universities around the nation signed the Presidents' Commitment to Food and Nutrition Security (PUSH) at the United Nations in New York City on De

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum (front row, fifth from right) and leaders…

Dec 17, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, presents commencement speaker Haley R. Fisackerly with a chrome cowbell during Saturday’s graduation activities at Humphrey Coliseum.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, presents commencement speaker Haley R. Fisackerly with a…

Dec 13, 2014

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum gave an address at the United Nations in New York City on Tuesday, representing more than 30 universities in the U.S., Canada and Central America that have formed a collective group with the focus of ending worl

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum gave an address at the United Nations in New York City…

Dec 10, 2014

Santa Claus met with MSU President Mark E. Keenum moments before the Bulldog Family lit the Christmas tree at Holiday in The Junction on Monday night.

Santa Claus met with MSU President Mark E. Keenum moments before the Bulldog Family lit the…

Dec 02, 2014

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, center left, and Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman serve Starkville firefighters and first responders at the annual Thanksgiving celebration at Fire Station One.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, center left, and Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman serve…

Nov 25, 2014

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, left, congratulated senior football players in Davis Wade Stadium on Senior Night before the Bulldogs faced the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, left, congratulated senior football players in Davis…

Nov 24, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and other MSU officials met Nov.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and other MSU officials met Nov. 19 with students who have been…

Nov 19, 2014

General Motors’ Gary Rushton visited Mississippi State Tuesday (Nov.

General Motors’ Gary Rushton visited Mississippi State Tuesday (Nov. 18) to present seed money to…

Nov 18, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, Head Football Coach Dan Mullen, and Lt. Col.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, Head Football Coach Dan Mullen, and Lt. Col. Brian Locke, professor…

Nov 18, 2014

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum was the featured speaker at an on-campus Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday as MSU students, faculty, staff and community members joined with millions of other Americans around the U.S. to honor and thank

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum was the featured speaker at an on-campus…

Nov 11, 2014

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, left, discusses the university’s partnership with G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery Veterans Administration Medical Center Director Joe D. Battle and Veterans Health Administration Office of Rural Health Director Gina

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, left, discusses the university’s partnership with G.V…

Nov 05, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center, listens as a second-year architecture student explains the service project she and her classmates are completing.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center, listens as a second-year architecture student explains the…

Oct 30, 2014

Jeffery P. Holland (l-r), director of the U.S. Army’s Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, and MSU President Mark E. Keenum celebrate the signing of an agreement establishing the Institute for Systems Engineering Research Thursday aft

Jeffery P. Holland (l-r), director of the U.S. Army’s Engineer Research and Development Center in…

Oct 24, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum introduces Mississippi Sen. Buck Clarke during his Honor’s leadership class Monday afternoon.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum introduces Mississippi Sen. Buck Clarke during his Honor’s…

Oct 14, 2014

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum and Commissioner of Higher Education Hank Bounds had an opportunity to visit ESPN's College GameDay set with their sons.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum and Commissioner of Higher Education Hank…

Oct 14, 2014

NCAA President Mark Emmert visits with MSU President Mark E. Keenum a few minutes before the kickoff of the Auburn-Mississippi State game.

NCAA President Mark Emmert visits with MSU President Mark E. Keenum a few minutes before the…

Oct 13, 2014

During a Wednesday [Oct.

During a Wednesday [Oct. 8] ceremony at Mississippi State University’s Hunter Henry Center,…

Oct 10, 2014

ESPN’s College GameDay crew met with and received cowbells from MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center front, and Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, third from left.

ESPN’s College GameDay crew met with and received cowbells from MSU President Mark E. Keenum,…

Oct 10, 2014

Mississippi State held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the naming of the Malcolm A. Portera High Performance Computing Center for the university’s 16th president.

Mississippi State held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the naming of the Malcolm A. Portera High…

Oct 10, 2014

Tim Tebow, right, co-host of the SEC Network’s college football morning show "SEC Nation," received an MSU cowbell this morning [Oct.

Tim Tebow, right, co-host of the SEC Network’s college football morning show "SEC Nation,…

Oct 03, 2014

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, center, tells students participating in the university's TRIO program about the skills they'll need to be successful academically and professionally.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, center, tells students participating in the university…

Sep 23, 2014

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, standing, introduces head football coach Dan Mullen, center, to the honors leadership class.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, standing, introduces head football coach Dan Mullen,…

Sep 23, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum addressed university faculty Tuesday [Sept.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum addressed university faculty Tuesday [Sept. 16] at the annual fall…

Sep 16, 2014

During the "Institutuional Leaders: Building the Path to Success" panel at Mississippi State's Men of Color Summit, MSU President Mark E. Keenum explains the importance of retention, matriculation and graduation for men of color attending institutions of

During the "Institutuional Leaders: Building the Path to Success" panel at Mississippi…

Aug 29, 2014

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum, left, and MSU Athletics Director Scott Stricklin attended the SEC Network launch party on Thursday night in Charlotte, NC, and were photographed on the network set.

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum, left, and MSU Athletics Director Scott…

Aug 22, 2014

The magnitude of preparing well qualified professionals to work in the field of engineering was discussed on Aug.

The magnitude of preparing well qualified professionals to work in the field of engineering was…

Aug 14, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum was one of many volunteers who helped incoming freshmen carry their belongings into their new residence halls on the university's annual move-in day, known as "MVNU2MSU." The Department of Housing and Residence Life saw about

MSU President Mark E. Keenum was one of many volunteers who helped incoming freshmen carry their…

Aug 12, 2014

Jack Winstead, a board member of Friends of Mississippi Veterans (FMV), presented Mississippi State University president Mark E. Keenum with a FMV cap and received a MSU camo baseball cap from the president.

Jack Winstead, a board member of Friends of Mississippi Veterans (FMV), presented Mississippi State…

Jul 15, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday [May 16], formalizing a partnership for finding innovative solutions to hunger and poverty.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the United Nations World…

May 17, 2014

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, celebrates spring 2014 commencement exercises with Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the World Food Program, and Sebastian Barbosa, head of the cotton unit for the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corp.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum, right, celebrates spring 2014 commencement exercises with Ertharin…

May 16, 2014