Presidential Spotlight

President Keenum meets with Deputy Director-General James Butler at FAO headquarters in Rome to discuss Mississippi State's role in combating world hunger.

President Keenum meets with Deputy Director-General James Butler at FAO headquarters in Rome to…

Jun 03, 2010

President Keenum discusses the role Mississippi State can play in combatting food security and world hunger at a meeting of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome.

President Keenum discusses the role Mississippi State can play in combatting food security and…

May 27, 2010

President Keenum met with other leaders to discuss Mississippi State's role in combating world hunger issues.

President Keenum met with other leaders to discuss Mississippi State's role in combating world…

May 20, 2010

President Keenum with his Mother, Shirley Keenum, honoring her recent retirement as a librarian with a reception in the theme of this year's Maroon Edition reading choice, The Three Cups of Tea.

President Keenum with his Mother, Shirley Keenum, honoring her recent retirement as a librarian…

May 13, 2010

President Keenum with and President Emeritus Donald Zacharias 2010 Donald Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award recipients Linda Young, Brenda Edwards, Kacey Strickland, and Reatha Linley.

President Keenum with and President Emeritus Donald Zacharias 2010 Donald Zacharias Distinguished…

May 06, 2010

President Keenum with 2010 HEADWAE honorees, former Student Association president Blake Jeter and faculty senate president Hart Bailey.

President Keenum with 2010 HEADWAE honorees, former Student Association president Blake Jeter and…

Apr 29, 2010

President Keenum joined other administrators to serve barbecue pork and chicken for lunch on Staff Appreciation Day at the Junction.

President Keenum joined other administrators to serve barbecue pork and chicken for lunch on Staff…

Apr 22, 2010

President and First Lady Keenum were on hand for the kick-off of the 2010 Common Freshman Reading Program.

President and First Lady Keenum were on hand for the kick-off of the 2010 Common Freshman Reading…

Apr 15, 2010

President Keenum swapped medallions with Judy and Bobby Shackouls at an award ceremony at the Shackouls Honor College.

President Keenum swapped medallions with Judy and Bobby Shackouls at an award ceremony at the…

Apr 08, 2010

Dr. Joyce Yates, director of health and wellness programs at Mississippi State, read a proclamation naming May as Physical Activity Month as [l-r] Dr. Robert Collins, director of MSU's University Health Services, Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman, Presiden

Dr. Joyce Yates, director of health and wellness programs at Mississippi State, read a proclamation…

Apr 01, 2010

President Keenum hosts the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn of his campus residence.

Mar 25, 2010

President Keenum received the Shackouls Honors College 2010 Outstanding Faculty Award from honors sophomore Emily Nations (c) and Shackouls director Nancy McCarley.

President Keenum received the Shackouls Honors College 2010 Outstanding Faculty Award from honors…

Mar 18, 2010

President Keenun represented MSU at a gathering of local leaders who announced a collaboration to seek funding to develop Starkville's Bryan Field airport to attract aerospace industries.

President Keenun represented MSU at a gathering of local leaders who announced a collaboration to…

Mar 11, 2010

Mississippi State University President Dr. Mark Keenum (center) was on the Senatobia campus of Northwest Mississippi Community College March 22 to speak to Phi Theta Kappa students.

Mississippi State University President Dr. Mark Keenum (center) was on the Senatobia campus of…

Mar 04, 2010

President Keenum appeared with Paul Gallo on his SuperTalk Mississippi show in March.

Feb 25, 2010

President Keenum visits with Chief Justice William Waller of the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Feb 18, 2010

Mississippi State University has joined as a partner with the U.S. Census Bureau to highlight the importance of a producing an accurate count on Census Day, April 1.

Mississippi State University has joined as a partner with the U.S. Census Bureau to highlight the…

Feb 11, 2010

President Keenum presented forward Jarvis Varnado with a game ball in a post-game celebration at Humphrey Colliseum on Wednesday, Feb.

President Keenum presented forward Jarvis Varnado with a game ball in a post-game celebration at…

Feb 04, 2010

President Keenum spoke to the Greek Life officers recently.

Jan 28, 2010

President Keenum recently shared lunch and opinions with the Freshman Forum in the Marketplace at Perry Cafeteria.

President Keenum recently shared lunch and opinions with the Freshman Forum in the Marketplace at…

Jan 21, 2010

In February President Keenum was invited by Speaker of the House Billy McCoy to address the Mississippi House of Representatives.

In February President Keenum was invited by Speaker of the House Billy McCoy to address the…

Jan 14, 2010

President Keenum (center) addressed the Mississippi House of Representatives in February.

President Keenum (center) addressed the Mississippi House of Representatives in February. Seen here…

Jan 07, 2010

Nationally known Delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo' was the featured performer recently at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian.

Nationally known Delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo' was the featured…

Dec 31, 2009

President Keenum was on hand at the 2010 Alumni Association Awards Banquet to help recognize President Emeritus Donald W. Zacharias, who served 1985-97.

President Keenum was on hand at the 2010 Alumni Association Awards Banquet to help recognize…

Dec 24, 2009

President Keenum congratulated Roy Ruby, former student affairs vice president and interim president, after the 2010 Alumni Association Awards Banquet for being named the National Alumnus of the Year.

President Keenum congratulated Roy Ruby, former student affairs vice president and interim…

Dec 17, 2009

President Keenum accepted a check for $10,000 from our South Korean alumni chapter at the 2010 Alumni Awards Banquet.

President Keenum accepted a check for $10,000 from our South Korean alumni chapter at the 2010…

Dec 10, 2009

Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman (l) and Mississippi State President Mark Keenum were among municipal, university and Oktibbeha County officials who gathered recently at the Starkville Sportsplex to discuss cooperative short-term priorities and long-term

Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman (l) and Mississippi State President Mark Keenum were among…

Dec 03, 2009

President Keenum visited with a number of Evans Hall students for informal comments about his life experiences, including the opportunities provided by his MSU degrees.

President Keenum visited with a number of Evans Hall students for informal comments about his life…

Nov 26, 2009

President Keenum signs a Memorandum of Understanding along with Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Miko (Leader) Beasley Denson Friday at the Choctaw Central High School gymnasium.

President Keenum signs a Memorandum of Understanding along with Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians…

Nov 19, 2009

Third District Rep.

Third District Rep. Greg Harper is presented a certificate recognizing him as an Honorary Bulldog…

Nov 12, 2009

Gary Wayne Pace of Bailey (2nd from left) made history during Friday's Mississippi State University-Meridian commencement ceremonies when he became the first graduate to earn a degree from MSU-Meridian's newest degree program--bachelor of business admini

Gary Wayne Pace of Bailey (2nd from left) made history during Friday's Mississippi State…

Nov 05, 2009

President Keenum celebrates the Egg Bowl 2009 victory with athletic director Greg Byrne, head football coach Dan Mullen, and the winning Bulldog football team.

President Keenum celebrates the Egg Bowl 2009 victory with athletic director Greg Byrne, head…

Oct 29, 2009

President Keenum and Student Association President Blake Jeter visit routinely to discuss matters of importance to Mississippi State students.

President Keenum and Student Association President Blake Jeter visit routinely to discuss matters…

Oct 22, 2009

President Keenum spoke at the Veterans Day Cerenony on the Drill Field.

Oct 15, 2009

President Keenum lit the Libraries' Christmas tree on Nov.

President Keenum lit the Libraries' Christmas tree on Nov. 2. Libraries' Administrator of…

Oct 08, 2009

John Grisham, a 1977 Mississippi State graduate and best-selling author, made an unannounced stop Tuesday [Oct.

John Grisham, a 1977 Mississippi State graduate and best-selling author, made an unannounced stop…

Oct 01, 2009

President Keenum recently spoke to students in Montgomery Hall about his experiences as a student at MSU and encouraged the group to continue working hard as they pursue success.

President Keenum recently spoke to students in Montgomery Hall about his experiences as a student…

Sep 24, 2009

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Miss. Rep. William 'Billy' McCoy was a guest speaker in President Keenum's…

Sep 17, 2009

Congressman Gregg Harper was a guest speaker in President Keenum's Leadership class Sept.

Congressman Gregg Harper was a guest speaker in President Keenum's Leadership class Sept. 14.…

Sep 10, 2009

Lt. Gov.

Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant was a guest speaker in President Keenum's Leadership class Aug. 17. The…

Sep 03, 2009

Presidents Rick Young of EMCC (l) and Mark Keenum recently marked the formal participation of the community college in the Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortium.

Presidents Rick Young of EMCC (l) and Mark Keenum recently marked the formal participation of the…

Aug 27, 2009

Dr. Keenum presents a gift to Dr. Vivian Presley, president of Coahoma Community College, on a courtesy call Tuesday afternoon in Clarksdale.

Dr. Keenum presents a gift to Dr. Vivian Presley, president of Coahoma Community College, on a…

Aug 20, 2009

President Keenum spoke to incoming freshmen and their parents at Orientation 2009.

Aug 13, 2009

President Keenum met with Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Gary Lee Spears, on the Senatobia campus July 14.

President Keenum met with Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Gary Lee Spears,…

Aug 06, 2009

The Keenums with ABC News anchor Robin Roberts at the 2009 Mississippi Picnic in New York's Central Park.

The Keenums with ABC News anchor Robin Roberts at the 2009 Mississippi Picnic in New York's…

Jul 30, 2009

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President Mark Keenum and Andrew Rendon, director of the Center for America's Veterans, sign a…

Jul 23, 2009

President Keenum (c) was featured speaker recently for a breakfast meeting of the Association of Retired Faculty.

President Keenum (c) was featured speaker recently for a breakfast meeting of the Association of…

Jul 16, 2009

MSU President Mark Keenum and Donna Oliver, president of Mississippi Valley State University, recently signed a memorandum of understanding designed to increase faculty participation in research and contracts at both universities.

MSU President Mark Keenum and Donna Oliver, president of Mississippi Valley State University,…

Jul 09, 2009