Cobb Institute 50th Anniversary

Mississippi State’s Cobb Institute of Archaeology kicked off its 50th anniversary with a multi-day celebration that featured a guest lecturer, fall festival, movie gathering on the lawn, live music, interactive outreach activities and guided museum tours. The weekend brought together students, families and community members for a fun and educational look at the institute’s legacy and future.

MSU Landscape Architecture 60th Anniversary

Landscape Architecture celebrated its 60th anniversary this fall. Guests enjoyed a welcome party at Dudy Noble Field, a campus walking tour, an open house at the LAED facility and much more.

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Reunion

College of Veterinary Medicine alumni and their families gathered on campus for a lively two-day event enjoying tours, dinner, music, and the MSU Alumni Association pregame tailgate at The Mill before cheering on the Bulldogs as they faced the Northern Illinois Huskies.

Large illuminated marquee letters spell out "LA & ED" on a polished floor, with a dark curtain in the background.
Two women pose and smile with a person in a bulldog mascot costume wearing a maroon Mississippi State jersey with the number 78.
Three people stand smiling in front of a maroon Mississippi State University backdrop at an outdoor event. The middle person wears a university polo shirt.
A group of older adults stand and converse indoors at a social gathering, with one man holding a can of beer. Other people are visible in the background.
Mississippi State stadium scoreboard displays “Welcome Back Spirit Alumni!” with a group photo, game info, and a crowd seated below.
Five older adults stand outdoors in front of a brick building, all wearing name badges and casual summer clothing, smiling at the camera.
A person poses for a photo with a sports mascot outdoors, while others sit and talk at tables in a shaded area surrounded by trees.
A marching band in maroon shirts plays saxophones and brass instruments on a football field, with a crowd in the stadium seats behind them.
A marching band performs on a grassy field; members wear maroon shirts and hats, and play various instruments in front of a stadium crowd.
People stand at an outdoor booth displaying skull models and bones on tables under a canopy. Several adults and children interact while examining the items.
Three children watch as an adult holds a lizard in front of them, with a terrarium in the background.
A large group of people pose together outside a building, some holding Texas A&M University and Mississippi State University signs, suggesting a school or alumni event.

Famous Maroon Band Reunion

Alumni band members returned to Starkville to support the Bulldogs and perform alongside the Famous Maroon Band during the game and at halftime. MSU stage band and jazz ensemble alumni also returned and joined a jazz reading session.

MSU Spirit Squads Reunion

Spirit squad alumni returned to Mississippi State for a weekend of memories, connection and Bulldog pride. They joined current cheer, dance and mascot teams to celebrate MSU Spirit’s legacy, then received recognition at Davis Wade Stadium during the game against Tennessee.

Volleyball Alumni Weekend

Bulldog volleyball alumni headed back to Starkville for Homecoming to enjoy a weekend of fun and games. They took in matches against Kentucky and Tennessee, and caught an exciting SEC football game between Texas and Mississippi State.

If you’re interested in organizing a reunion or anniversary event, please contact the MSU Alumni Association at info@alumni.msstate.edu.