Alumni & Giving

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...

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.

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...

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.

The official spring 2024 Ring Ceremony was hosted in May at the Chapel of Memories. Held twice each year, prior to the fall and spring commencement ceremonies, The Ring is a time-honored tradition for the presentation of the university’s official class rings. MSU President Mark...

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. Brecthel’s ticket was one of 3,396 sold by the Alumni...

The MSU Alumni Association welcomed its officers and directors for the national board for 2024-25 who began terms this July 1. The association’s national officers continue in their roles for 2024-25. They are Terri Russell of Helena, Alabama, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in...

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. This year, MSU is proud to distinguish Bryan S. Wilson as its 2024 National Alumnus...

During the weekend event, the MSU Alumni Association proudly recognized high-achieving chapters through the Chapter and Volunteer Awards Reception.

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.

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

Honorary class ring recipient Patrick White of Spring, Texas, was among those receiving rings during the December 2023 ceremony.

Brooke Bridges joined the MSU Alumni Association in March as its new engagement manager. In this role, she advises the Alumni Delegates and will help drive the association’s engagement of students and young alumni.

(L-R) Senior business economics and Spanish double major Robert “Robby” Skelton of Collierville, Tennessee, secretary; junior accounting major Sarah Turner of Hoover, Alabama, vice president of public relations; junior biomedical engineering major Reagan Hendricks of Hoover, Alabama, president; and junior biological sciences major Kellen Fairburn...

Madison Bridges (fourth from right) was surprised by MSU Alumni Delegates when she was announced as the winner of the Alumni Association’s 20th Tuition Drawing.

More than 500 Bulldogs gathered at The Mill for Black Alumni Weekend 2024. With a slate of events including a career expo, awards, informative sessions and social gatherings, this year’s program had a special focus on MSU’s Black pioneers—those who were among Mississippi State’s first...

For her professional leadership and service achievements, Taylor Pettway of Mobile, Alabama, has garnered the honor of 2023 Outstanding Young Alumna.

The Distinguished Service Award annually recognizes individuals who have displayed outstanding volunteer and leadership efforts within their local alumni chapter during the previous year.