Alumnus Magazine 2025 | Vol. 102

After closing for renovations, Mississippi State’s historic dining hall reopened in August with a fresh, modern look and variety of new fare for the next generation of Bulldogs. Perry Food Hall now features three dining concepts that offer unique, affordable choices including a Southern-style kitchen,...

Top MSU News

MSU’s Ayinla earns spot among world’s top young scientists as CAS Future Leader

MSU’s Jones named national PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellow

MSU’s Green named university’s latest national Udall Scholar

MSU research brought to life through Harned Hall student murals

MSU’s Rendon named Mississippi Veteran of the Year, cast vote to support his national recognition

MSU Space Cowboys rocketry team wins challenge at 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition

Runnells returns to lead MSU Department of Art

MSU’s Bondurant receives Mathematical Association of America, Tensor Foundation outreach grant

MSU’s Carruth named to national Automotive Research Center Executive Committee

Dapper makes history as first MSU faculty member to receive prestigious Presidential Early Career Award

MSU breaks ground on Hotel Madelon, anchor for new Crossroads district

Cyber Powered: Mississippi State takes the lead in state’s cybernetic growth

Inspiration with a Side of Fries

Campus News & Discoveries

MSU, local school district embark on partnership for new high school

Drive to Thrive: MSU program gives students support to reach their goals

Investing in Talent: MSU receiving $2M to spur AI education, implementation in the Magnolia State

Making History: Mississippi State’s political collection details state, nation’s history

Duff Center Supports Mississippi Families

‘Bone’a fide Bulldogs: MSU forensics team partners with state agency to solve Mississippi’s mysteries

Family Focused: World-renowned MSU research helps family businesses, students succeed

Jordan to lead MSU’s AI efforts in new role; Willard named interim VP for research, economic development

State Snapshot

Fueling the Future

Our People

It’s the Destination: MSU grad finds purpose, passion at roadside empire

A Maroon and White Lifetime: Lifelong friends look back 70 years after Mississippi State graduation

Waste Not, Want Not: Graduate student makes the most of opportunities, natural resources

Alumni News

Celebrating Excellence: MSU Honors 2025 Alumni Fellows

Tailgating at the Mill

Tradition. Connection. Bulldog Spirit.

Painting the Globe Maroon & White

Bulldogs Celebrate Reunions, Anniversaries with Campus Celebrations

Welcoming the Next Generation of Bulldogs

Bulldogs host watch parties across the country

Maroon Reach & Impact

Back Story | 90’s Computer Lab

Giving Back

Engineering education extends national lead with support from key gifts

Building on Success: Flintco invests in Mississippi State’s future construction leaders

Recognition & Remembrance

Class Notes | Fall 2025

Forever Maroon | Fall 2025