Campus News & Discoveries
The Man Behind the Show
On a frigid, late-November evening, crowds gathered at Mississippi State’s Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex while, a stone’s throw away, Santa was signaling the end of Starkville’s Christmas parade. The timing was fitting as the Bulldog family was about to receive its first gift of...
Bumphis relishing opportunity at alma mater
If college football ever ranked which assistant coaches are the happiest in their current position, there’s a good chance Chad Bumphis would top the poll.
A Foundation for Success
Lexi Holdiness says she didn’t feel like she became a Bulldog until she moved onto Mississippi State’s Starkville campus. An honors graduate from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Holdiness chose MSU from a myriad of educational opportunities available.
Computers & Crops
Imagine a farm where autonomous vehicles herd dairy cows into the milking parlor and a small robot uses artificial intelligence to pick a cotton boll at the exact right moment. Overhead, a drone determines how much water and pesticide each soybean plant needs, triggering a...
Building BRIDGES
When Kennedy Keyes arrived at Mississippi State in fall 2022, her knowledge of student opportunities in research was limited. However, within a few months, she was knee-deep in an MSU Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems study meant to improve accessibility in virtual reality applications.
Vibe Check
When Amirtaha Taebi joined Mississippi State’s biomedical engineering faculty in 2021, he also joined the fight against the world’s leading cause of death—cardiovascular disease.
State Snapshots
Alumni News
Association Salutes Outstanding Alumni Chapters
During the weekend event, the MSU Alumni Association proudly recognized high-achieving chapters through the Chapter and Volunteer Awards Reception.
2024 Alumni Leadership Conference
The Mississippi State University Alumni Association hosted its 2024 Leadership Conference at The Mill in February. The annual celebration recognizes the contributions of alumni leaders and volunteer members, while cultivating meaningful engagement and investing in the association’s grassroots network.
The Reveille 25
The Mississippi State University Alumni Association is proud to honor 25 outstanding young alumni as the 2024 class of The Reveille 25 awards program.
Ring Ceremony
Honorary class ring recipient Patrick White of Spring, Texas, was among those receiving rings during the December 2023 ceremony.
2024 Alumni Delegate Officers
(L-R) Senior business economics and Spanish double major Robert “Robby” Skelton of Collierville, Tennessee, secretary; junior accounting major Sarah Turner of Hoover, Alabama, vice president of public relations; junior biomedical engineering major Reagan Hendricks of Hoover, Alabama, president; and junior biological sciences major Kellen Fairburn...
Tuition Winner
Madison Bridges (fourth from right) was surprised by MSU Alumni Delegates when she was announced as the winner of the Alumni Association’s 20th Tuition Drawing.
MSU celebrates Bulldog Excellence during Black Alumni Weekend 2024
More than 500 Bulldogs gathered at The Mill for Black Alumni Weekend 2024. With a slate of events including a career expo, awards, informative sessions and social gatherings, this year’s program had a special focus on MSU’s Black pioneers—those who were among Mississippi State’s first...
Pettway Named OutstandingYoung Alumna
For her professional leadership and service achievements, Taylor Pettway of Mobile, Alabama, has garnered the honor of 2023 Outstanding Young Alumna.
Four Volunteers Receive Service Awards
The Distinguished Service Award annually recognizes individuals who have displayed outstanding volunteer and leadership efforts within their local alumni chapter during the previous year.
Recognition & Remembrance
