A fiscal year 2025 fundraising record of $260 million has grown Mississippi State University’s endowment, as well as its total assets, to more than a $1 billion value.
This was the second year the MSU Foundation has raised more than a quarter billion in a fiscal year.
University leaders credit unwavering support from alumni, friends and partners for getting the university to this milestone. Their belief in MSU’s mission and its vision for the future enables the university to continue to be a leader in research, teaching and service.
“This achievement not only showcases our donors’ generosity, it exemplifies our community’s dedication to the growth of our university and to the prosperity of our academic reputation,” explained John Rush, president and CEO of the MSU Foundation.
“These endowments are a key tool for attracting and retaining top talent, providing competitive salaries and resources for the faculty, as well as significant scholarship funding for students,” he added.
Currently, the MSU Foundation maintains 6,205 awards from private scholarships. It has established 110 endowed professorships and department chairs as well.