Alumni News
Transitioning Legacies
Hunter Henry Center’s focus shifts as MSU’s Division of Development and alumni Embrace The MILL AT MSU After more than two decades in the Hunter Henry Center, the Mississippi State University Division of Development and Alumni is moving to a new location. The organization is...
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National Board of Directors
The MSU Alumni Association national board of directors gathered on campus in October at the Hunter Henry Center for its fall meeting. Board members in attendance included – Front Row, L to R: Mary Ann Latham, Adrienne Morris, Paige Roper, John Shappley, President Terri Russell,...
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Former National Presidents
Former National Presidents of the MSU Alumni Association gathered in the Hunter Henry Center’s lobby as part of Former National Presidents Day, in September. The group is collectively recognized biennially for its loyal service. Those former national presidents in attendance included – Front Row, L...
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Alumni Delegates
Fifty-one MSU students are the 2022-23 members of the Alumni Association’s liaison organization, the Alumni Delegates. Chosen from nearly 300 applicants, this year’s group includes 21 returning and 30 new members.
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Alumni Tailgate Parties
The MSU Alumni Association enjoyed welcoming alumni and friends back “home” one last time to the Hunter Henry Center for the Official Alumni Tailgate this football season. To all of those who stopped by to visit and be a part of this special gameday tradition,...
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Honoring Excellence
Mississippi State University’s Alumni Fellows Program Mississippi State University has welcomed a new group of distinguished Bulldogs into its prestigious Alumni Fellows program. Sponsored by the MSU Alumni Association and the university’s eight academic colleges, it recognizes alumni who have excelled in their respective careers....
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Ring Your Bell & Tell Your Tale
Mississippi State University has a rich and colorful history dating back to its founding in 1878. However, the Maroon and White chronicles are largely missing one essential voice—that of the first Black students of the institution.
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Clark named 2023 National Alumnus
Each year since 1958, Mississippi State University has recognized an outstanding graduate whose accomplishments and service exemplify the mission of the university through the National Alumnus of the Year award.
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Academic Colleges Recognize Alumni of the Year
The Mississippi State University Alumni Association is proud to recognize eight outstanding graduates who represent their respective academic colleges as the 2023 College Alumni of the Year. These individuals are recognized for their many accomplishments and the Bulldog spirit they embody in their personal and...
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Three Volunteers Receive Service Awards
The Distinguished Service Award annually recognizes individuals who have displayed outstanding volunteer and leadership efforts within their local alumni chapter. Their efforts are essential in upholding the mission of the Alumni Association and also bring favorable recognition to the university. Three dedicated alumni are recipients...
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Berry named Outstanding Young Alumna
For her professional leadership and service achievements, Evann Darnell Berry of Washington, D.C., has garnered the honor of 2022 Outstanding Young Alumna.
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2023 Alumni Leadership Conference
The Mississippi State University Alumni Association hosted its 2023 Leadership Conference at the Hunter Henry Center in February, just before MSU’s 145th birthday.
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Association Salutes Outstanding Alumni Chapters
During the weekend event, the MSU Alumni Association proudly recognized high-achieving chapters through the Chapter and Volunteer Awards Reception.
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The Reveille 25
The Mississippi State University Alumni Association is proud to honor 25 outstanding young alumni as the 2023 class of The Reveille 25 awards program.
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Alumni Board
The Mississippi State University Alumni Association 2023 National board of directors held its spring meeting in February at the Hunter Henry Center prior to the Chapter Awards Ceremony and Leadership Conference the following day.
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Young Alumni Advisory Council
Mississippi State University Alumni Association Young Alumni Advisory Council stands as a representative body of graduates, former students and friends of Mississippi State University under the age of 35.
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Alumni Association Announces new officers for national board of directors
The MSU Alumni Association welcomes a new slate of officers for two-year terms for fiscal years 2023-2025.
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Road Dawgs
The 2023 Road Dawgs Tour, presented by Coastal Mississippi, made its way around Mississippi and the Southeast during the months of April and May. With 10 stops spanning across five states—Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Texas—the tour featured MSU’s Head Football Coach Zach Arnett and...
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Giving Back
MSU Foundation Announces Personnel Changes
The Mississippi State University Foundation has announced strategic personnel changes, highlighting the institution’s dedication to promoting strong alumni and corporate relationships. Lilly Bjorkman has assumed the newly created role of associate director of corporate and foundation relations. In this position, she will work to secure...
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$259.9 Million
MSU shatters single year fundraising record for a Mississippi public institution of higher learning In a historic philanthropic achievement, Mississippi State University has eclipsed all previous single-year fundraising records among the state’s public institutions of higher education. With unwavering support from its dedicated alumni, friends...
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Hall’s generosity to leave lasting impact on engineering, Bulldog athletics
A transformational investment of $16.5 million from Michael and Valarie Hall is advancing both the academic and athletic environments at Mississippi State University.
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Wingo Way, Honors Family
Mississippi State University celebrated the newly added Wingo Way, named in honor of alumni brothers Turner and Dean Wingo, and their families, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in February.
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NPHC Plaza Fundraiser
The National Pan-Hellenic Council represents historically Black, Greek-letter organizations and is composed of the Divine Nine. With the support of the MSU community, NPHC is raising funds to establish a designated garden space on campus in honor of the contributions the NPHC community has made...
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Leach Memorialized with Scholarship Fund
An endowed memorial scholarship has been created at Mississippi State University to remember and honor the late head football coach Mike Leach, known as one of the sport’s greatest offensive innovators.
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Baldwin, Butler assume new fundraising roles
The Mississippi State University Foundation has filled two positions to further advance college fundraising efforts.
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