The spirit of adventure was alive and well as nearly 175 alumni and friends gathered at The Mill for the inaugural Traveling Bulldogs Reunion Event—a celebration of past journeys and the potential for future adventures.

This reunion marked a milestone for the program, which began in the late 1970s and continues to grow. Attendees included former travelers who have created memories around the globe and newcomers interested in traveling with the MSU Alumni Association. Guests enjoyed brunch, shared stories and visited with surprise guest Bully, who brought a special dose of Bulldog spirit to the occasion.

A woman stands behind an Odysseys Unlimited table, talking to several people; the table has brochures, papers, and small giveaway items on it.
A group of people poses around a table with drinks and food, joined by the Mississippi State mascot, in a large event room with projected images on the walls.
A person in a bulldog mascot costume wearing a "Mississippi State" shirt points at a globe while another person assists, indoors on a hardwood floor.
A large group of people sit at round tables in a banquet hall for a "Traveling Bulldogs Reunion" event, with a speaker at the podium and two projection screens displaying the event title.
A large group of people sits at round tables in a conference room, listening to a speaker at a podium. A presentation screen displays "Traveling Bulldog Reunion!.

The MSU Alumni Association’s Traveling Bulldogs program collaborates with eight tour partners to offer customized tours for alumni and friends. Tour partner representatives participated in the event and showcased the upcoming season’s trips. Guests received an exclusive first look at the 2026 Traveling Bulldogs tour lineup, featuring 43 curated trips across all seven continents. Attendees were entered into a drawing for travel voucher giveaways, with Orbridge concluding the event by giving away a free trip to Alaska.

The reunion served as a clear reminder that Traveling Bulldogs is about more than just seeing the world—it is about building community, exploring new cultures and creating lasting memories together. Travelers not only have fun, but our specially designed tours also promote educational and cultural experiences that enrich alumni and friends during their journeys.

Whether you are a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your first alumni trip, there has never been a better time to join us in painting the globe maroon and white.