Mississippi State honored its exceptional faculty and staff with annual awards for their outstanding teaching, mentoring, advising and contributions to the university’s students.

Three people pose in front of a Mississippi State University backdrop. The two on the left and right hold plaques, while the person in the center stands with hands at their sides.
L-R: MSU Assistant Professor Mary Dozier, Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor Award; MSU Alumni Association Executive Director Jeff Davis, and Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Marc Seitz, Graduate and Professional Teaching Excellence Award. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)

Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor Award

Mary Dozier, assistant professor, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

Alumni Association Graduate and Professional Teaching Excellence Award

Dr. Marc Seitz, associate clinical professor, Department of Clinical Services, College of Veterinary Medicine

Four people stand in front of a Mississippi State University sign; three hold award plaques and are smiling at the camera.
L-R: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Dunne with 2025 Donald Zacharias Early Career Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Awardees, Morgan Green, assistant teaching professor; Abigail Good, instructor; and SaMin Han, assistant professor. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)

2025 Donald Zacharias Early Career Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award

Abigail Good, instructor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences

Morgan Green, assistant teaching professor, Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering, Bagley College of Engineering

SaMin Han, assistant professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Two women stand in front of a Mississippi State University sign; one hands the other a plaque that reads "Online Teaching Award" with the recipient's name engraved.
L-R: Associate Professor Liza Bondurant, Center for Distance Education Online Teaching Excellence Award, and College of Professional and Continuing Studies Dean Susan Seal. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)

Center for Distance Education Online Teaching Excellence Award

Liza Bondurant, associate professor, Department of Teacher Education and Leadership, College of Education

Five people stand in front of a Mississippi State University banner; four holding award plaques and one in a suit without a plaque.
L-R: Assistant Professor Terri Hernandez, Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Award Faculty Recipient; Assistant Professor Jessica Benson, Foil-Wyatt Outstanding New Faculty Advisor Award; Academic Coordinator Trina Pollan, Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Award Staff Recipient; Academic Coordinator Taylor Watson, Wesley A. Ammon Outstanding New Staff Advisor Award; and Executive Vice Provost Peter Ryan. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)

Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Award Staff Recipient

Trina Pollan, academic coordinator, Adkerson School of Accountancy, College of Business

Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Award Faculty Recipient

Terri Hernandez, assistant professor, Department of Communication, College of Arts and Sciences

Wesley A. Ammon Outstanding New Staff Advisor Award

Taylor Watson, academic coordinator, College of Business

Foil-Wyatt Outstanding New Faculty Advisor Award

Jessica Benson, assistant professor, School of Human Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

A group of people pose indoors in front of a Mississippi State University banner; several individuals hold award plaques.