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Send-Off Parties

More than 40 chapters and clubs of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association hosted send-off parties during this past summer for new MSU students. The send-off parties welcomed new Bulldogs from across Mississippi and nine other states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas...
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HONORING TRADITION: Ring Ceremony at the Chapel of Memories

The official fall 2024 Ring Ceremony was hosted in December at the Chapel of Memories. The Ring Ceremony, held twice each year before the fall and spring commencements, is a time-honored tradition for presenting the university’s official class rings. MSU President Mark E. Keenum was...
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MSU Alumni Association announces student delegate officers

The Mississippi State University Alumni Association is announcing four new leaders of its student organization known as the Alumni Delegates. Alumni Delegates officers for this year include:Madeline Blackburn of New Albany, president, a senior communication major;Jacob Lindsey of Shannon, vice president of member education, a...
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Bulldogs Reunited: Celebrating MSU’s Legacy Across Generations

Famous Maroon Band ReunionFamous Maroon Band alumni performed alongside current members during the halftime show as MSU hosted Toledo. The band annually hosts an alumni performance to encourage former members to return to campus and their marching-band roots. Soccer ReunionThe MSU soccer team held a...
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Distinguished Bulldogs Celebrating MSU’s 2024 Alumni Fellows

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 academic colleges, it recognizes alumni who have excelled in their respective careers. The Alumni Fellows program has played a...
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Road Dawgs

The 2024 Road Dawgs Tour, presented by Coastal Mississippi, made its way around the Southeast in May. With six stops spanning four states—Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Texas—the tour featured, from right, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Sam Purcell, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Jans, MSU’s Head...
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Orientation Legacy Receptions

Mississippi State University welcomed new Bulldogs to MSU at the Legacy reception at The Mill. Students and their loyal Maroon and White parents enjoyed good food and entertainment in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Senior Celebration

The MSU Alumni Association hosted its annual spring Senior Celebration at The Mill Conference Center in April. Over 500 graduating seniors celebrated with music, food, photo opportunities, door prizes and fun as the Alumni Association welcomed them as the soon-to-be newest members of the alumni...
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Homecoming

Faithful alumni once again flock to the heart of Bulldog Nation in Starkville to enjoy friends, family, football and, of course, the Famous Maroon Band.
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Honoring Tradition: Ring Ceremony at the Chapel of Memories

The official spring 2024 Ring Ceremony was hosted in May at the Chapel of Memories. The Ring Ceremony, held twice each year before the fall and spring commencements, is a time-honored tradition for presenting the university’s official class rings. MSU President Mark E. Keenum, center...
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Tuition Drawing Winner

Mississippi State University freshman Nolan Brechtel won the MSU Alumni Association’s 21st Tuition Drawing. A freshman majoring in computer engineering, Brechtel received free, full-time tuition, equal to 12 credit hours, for the 2024 fall semester. Brechtel’s ticket was one of 3,396 sold by the Alumni...
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2024 Alumni Leadership Conference

The Mississippi State University Alumni Association hosted its 2024 Leadership Conference at The Mill in February. The annual celebration recognizes the contributions of alumni leaders and volunteer members, while cultivating meaningful engagement and investing in the association’s grassroots network.
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The Reveille 25

The Mississippi State University Alumni Association is proud to honor 25 outstanding young alumni as the 2024 class of The Reveille 25 awards program.

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A Lifetime of Giving: Larry Nelms’ Enduring Support for MSU

There is a common misconception that only the wealthiest alumni can give back to their school. People also commonly believe that giving can only be done through large, headline-grabbing gifts. However, both beliefs miss the mark. Giving comes from the heart, and faithful giving over...
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THE MILL : How Naming Opportunities Drive MSU’s Future

Located at 600 Russell Street, The Mill is a monument to Starkville’s rich history and a beacon for Mississippi State University’s future. Originally built in 1902 and later repurposed for the Mississippi cotton textile industry, The Mill became one of the most successful operations of...
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Building Bulldog Traditions

The MSU Alumni Association is ready to welcome your children to the Maroon and White family with special yearly gifts and a birthday card each year. The Mississippi State University Alumni Association is proud of the growth and success of the MSU Alumni Legacy Program....
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Investing in Mississippi’s Health

In 1965, a young nephrologist moved to Jackson to begin a storied career in academic medicine that touched numerous lives and helped make kidney dialysis affordable and accessible statewide. Today, Dr. John D. Bower’s legacy lives on through The Bower Foundation and its recent healthcare...
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Ways to Partner

Advertise with the MSU Alumni Association For more information, contact Leanna Smith, Assistant Director of Alumni Partnerships & Business Development, at [email protected] or 662-325-3360. The Mississippi State University Alumni Association hosts events and offers programs and services which are directly supported by our partnerships. We can...
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