Presidential Spotlight

Presidential Spotlight

Dr. Keenum and family participate in the Downtown Starkville Christmas Parade.

Dr. Keenum and family participate in the Downtown Starkville Christmas Parade.

Nov 10, 2011

MSU President Mark Keenum serves food to Starkville Fire Chief Rodger Mann at the Lampkin Street Fire Station.

MSU President Mark Keenum serves food to Starkville Fire Chief Rodger Mann at the Lampkin Street…

Nov 03, 2011

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Dr. and Mrs. Keenum hosted several third graders from around the state at the President's Home…

Oct 27, 2011

Tate Reeves, third from left, who is in his second term as Mississippi's state treasurer and is Lt. Gov.-elect, was welcomed to the MSU Starkville campus on Nov.

Tate Reeves, third from left, who is in his second term as Mississippi's state treasurer and…

Oct 20, 2011

President Keenum presents the Pegasus Award to Chip Morgan.

President Keenum presents the Pegasus Award to Chip Morgan.

Oct 13, 2011

President Keenum visits with staff from University Medical Center at their tailgate in The Junction.

President Keenum visits with staff from University Medical Center at their tailgate in The Junction.

Oct 06, 2011

President Keenum presents Kimberly Riley with a quilt and a bible at the Habitat House dedication.

President Keenum presents Kimberly Riley with a quilt and a bible at the Habitat House dedication.

Sep 29, 2011

President Keenum speaks at MSU's Veterans Day ceremony.

President Keenum speaks at MSU's Veterans Day ceremony.

Sep 22, 2011

Representative Bennie Thompson visits with Dr. Keenum's leadership class.

Representative Bennie Thompson visits with Dr. Keenum's leadership class.

Sep 15, 2011

Nobel prize winning chemist Sir Harold Kroto (R) meets with Dr. Keenum and Dr. Edwin Lewis (L), head of the MSU Chemistry Department.

Nobel prize winning chemist Sir Harold Kroto (R) meets with Dr. Keenum and Dr. Edwin Lewis (L),…

Sep 08, 2011

President Keenum meets with TRIO students at Montgomery Hall.

President Keenum meets with TRIO students at Montgomery Hall.

Sep 01, 2011

Mississippi Governor William Winter speaks to Dr. Keenum's leadership class.

Mississippi Governor William Winter speaks to Dr. Keenum's leadership class.

Aug 25, 2011

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Dr. Keenum with Melody Golding when she visited campus to sign copies of her book, "Panther…

Aug 18, 2011

Dr. Keenum hosts Holocaust survivor Ann Jaffe for a special luncheon at the president's home.

Dr. Keenum hosts Holocaust survivor Ann Jaffe for a special luncheon at the president's home.

Aug 11, 2011

President Keenum with Secretary of the Navy and former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus during Mabus' visit to campus to speak at the 2011 Biofuels Conference.

President Keenum with Secretary of the Navy and former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus during Mabus…

Aug 04, 2011

IHL Commissioner Hank Bounds visited Dr. Keenum's Leadership Class.

IHL Commissioner Hank Bounds visited Dr. Keenum's Leadership Class.

Jul 28, 2011

About 100 young people involved in the Cal Ripken Foundation visited Mississippi State on Monday and got life skills tips from baseball coach John Cohen aand heard from Dr. Keenum.

About 100 young people involved in the Cal Ripken Foundation visited Mississippi State on Monday…

Jul 21, 2011

President Keenum joins Lee and Leo Seal, Coach Mullen and Scott Stricklin for the groundbreaking of the $25 million Leo Seal Jr.

President Keenum joins Lee and Leo Seal, Coach Mullen and Scott Stricklin for the groundbreaking of…

Jul 14, 2011

Dolphus Weary speaks to President Keenum's leadership class.

Dolphus Weary speaks to President Keenum's leadership class.

Jul 07, 2011

President Keenum with JAAS Delegation.

President Keenum with JAAS Delegation.

Jun 30, 2011

President Keenum helps with the Maroon Edition Habitat build.

President Keenum helps with the Maroon Edition Habitat build.

Jun 23, 2011

Maroon Edition Habitat House groundbreaking ceremony.

Maroon Edition Habitat House groundbreaking ceremony.

Jun 16, 2011

Dr. Keenum hosts a community roundtable luncheon at the Leo W. Seal M-Club.

Dr. Keenum hosts a community roundtable luncheon at the Leo W. Seal M-Club. Keenum, left, meets…

Jun 09, 2011

Dr. Keenum at the 2011 Central Mississippi Alumni Association Extravaganza.

Dr. Keenum at the 2011 Central Mississippi Alumni Association Extravaganza.

Jun 02, 2011

Dr. Mark Keenum receives cheque for Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter endowed scholarship.

Dr. Mark Keenum receives cheque for Central Mississippi Alumni Chapter endowed scholarship.

May 26, 2011

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Dr. Keenum with Central Mississippi Alumni Association scholarship recipients at the 2011 Cental…

May 19, 2011

Nancy Bearden receives a framed Chapel of Memories print from President Mark Keenum, who met with her in appreciation of her commitment to MSU spanning nearly 51 years.

Nancy Bearden receives a framed Chapel of Memories print from President Mark Keenum, who met with…

May 12, 2011

President Keenum speaks to new students at Orientation.

President Keenum speaks to new students at Orientation.

May 05, 2011

President Keenum participates in the dedication ceremony for Jack Cristil Highway.

President Keenum participates in the dedication ceremony for Jack Cristil Highway.

Apr 28, 2011

President Keenum introduces the 2011 Maroon Edition book, "The Optimist's Daughter," by Eudora Welty.

President Keenum introduces the 2011 Maroon Edition book, "The Optimist's Daughter,…

Apr 21, 2011

First Lady Rhonda Keenum speaks with Misty Hutcheson and daughter Haley in Smithville, Mississippi.

First Lady Rhonda Keenum speaks with Misty Hutcheson and daughter Haley in Smithville, Mississippi…

Apr 14, 2011

Dr. Keenum presents employees with Zacharias Staff Awards, named in honor of president emeritus Donald Zacharias (seated).

Dr. Keenum presents employees with Zacharias Staff Awards, named in honor of president emeritus…

Apr 07, 2011

Former governor William Winter visited Mississippi State Tuesday to view the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Collection in Mitchell Memorial Library.

Former governor William Winter visited Mississippi State Tuesday to view the Ulysses S. Grant…

Mar 31, 2011

Vice Presidents John Rush and Bill Kibler assist President Keenum with his graduation regalia.

Vice Presidents John Rush and Bill Kibler assist President Keenum with his graduation regalia.

Mar 24, 2011

Dr. Keenum and Dr. David Shaw recognize aerospace engineering professor Dr. James Newman (center) with the Ralph E. Powe Research Excellence Award.

Dr. Keenum and Dr. David Shaw recognize aerospace engineering professor Dr. James Newman (center)…

Mar 17, 2011

Dr. Keenum meets with members of the Faculty Senate at his campus residence.

Dr. Keenum meets with members of the Faculty Senate at his campus residence.

Mar 10, 2011

Dr. Keenum visits with MSU alumni employed at Alabama Southern Community College in Monroeville, AL, including president Reggie Sykes.

Dr. Keenum visits with MSU alumni employed at Alabama Southern Community College in Monroeville, AL…

Mar 03, 2011

Dr. Keenum with US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan and MSU VP for Agriculture, Forest Resources and Veterinary Medicine Greg Bohach.

Dr. Keenum with US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan and MSU VP for Agriculture,…

Feb 24, 2011

City, county and university officials came together Monday with Mississippi congressional leaders to break ground and celebrate a new business incubator, which will also accommodate expansion of II-VI Inc., a growing company already housed at the Thad Co

City, county and university officials came together Monday with Mississippi congressional leaders…

Feb 17, 2011

MSU President Mark E. Keenum visits with Oktibbeha County administrator Don Posey, while Lynn Spruill, Starkville's chief administrative officer, and Marvell Howard, a member of the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors, look on.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum visits with Oktibbeha County administrator Don Posey, while Lynn…

Feb 10, 2011

Two local library systems signed contracts Monday at MSU's Mitchell Memorial Library denoting their membership in the Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortium.

Two local library systems signed contracts Monday at MSU's Mitchell Memorial Library denoting…

Feb 03, 2011

Mississippi State's 133rd Birthday Party.

Mississippi State's 133rd Birthday Party.

Jan 27, 2011

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, left, presents Richard Adkerson with the distinction of Alumnus of the Year on behalf of university's Alumni Association.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, left, presents Richard Adkerson with the distinction of…

Jan 20, 2011

Dr. Keenum visits with world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson during Tyson's visit to campus.

Dr. Keenum visits with world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson during Tyson's visit…

Jan 13, 2011

Jerry Gilbert, MSU provost and executive vice present, left, and university President Mark E. Keenum, congratulate associate professor of political science and public administration Rick Travis during a ceremony in Mitchell Memorial Library's John Grisha

Jerry Gilbert, MSU provost and executive vice present, left, and university President Mark E.…

Jan 06, 2011

Dr. Keenum speaks at Business Before Hours in Meridian.

Dr. Keenum speaks at Business Before Hours in Meridian.

Dec 30, 2010

President Mark E. Keenum, from left, Head Football Coach Dan Mullen and Athletic Director Scott Stricklin display the Gator Bowl trophy during a home basketball game.

President Mark E. Keenum, from left, Head Football Coach Dan Mullen and Athletic Director Scott…

Dec 23, 2010

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive headlined a weekend gathering that brought together student leaders to share ideas across institutions and discuss issues facing higher education.

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive headlined a weekend gathering that brought together student leaders to…

Dec 16, 2010