Alumni News
A Weekend of Leadership, Recognition and Bulldog Spirit
MSU Alumni Association Honors Outstanding Volunteers Each year, Mississippi State University’s Alumni Volunteer Leadership Weekend brings together passionate Bulldogs from across the country—volunteers who devote their time, energy and leadership to keeping the MSU spirit alive in their communities. Held at The Mill at MSU, this...
Bulldogs Who Inspire – Celebrating the 2025 Reveille 25
Each year, Mississippi State University welcomes thousands of new graduates into its alumni family. Many make an immediate impact, rising as leaders in business, medicine, education, engineering, the arts and beyond. Some break new ground in their industries, and others dedicate their careers to service,...
Brycen Stevens Wins Tuition Drawing
Brycen Stevens, a sophomore mechanical engineering major from Indianola, won the MSU Alumni Association’s Fall 2024 Tuition Drawing. He received full-time tuition, equal to 12 credit hours, for the spring semester. His winning ticket was one of 3,846 sold by the Alumni Delegates—the association’s student...
Senior Celebration Welcomes Future Alumni
The MSU Alumni Association hosted the Fall 2024 Senior Celebration at The Mill in December. Graduating seniors enjoyed music, food, photo opportunities, giveaways and plenty of fun as they were welcomed into the Bulldog alumni family. Congratulations to the fall 2024 graduates!
National Board Members Return Home to Serve MSU
The faithful members of the MSU Alumni Association’s national board of directors returned home to Starkville in February for their spring 2025 board meeting at The Mill.
TAILGATE AT THE MILL: The New Home for Bulldog Game Day Traditions
The Bulldog faithful have a new home for game day tailgates: The Mill at MSU. Home to the university’s Division of Development and Alumni, The Mill offers plenty of space for good times, great food and better company. Located at 600 Russell Street, it is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Game-Watch Gatherings
Last fall, MSU alumni across the nation gathered with their local alumni chapters to cheer on the Maroon and White.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Giving Back
Ways to Partner
Advertise with the MSU Alumni Association For more information, contact Leanna Smith, Assistant Director of Alumni Partnerships & Business Development, at LSmith@alumni.msstate.edu 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...
MSU Honors Endowed Faculty at 2024 Medallion Ceremony
In fall 2024, Mississippi State University honored its distinguished endowed faculty during the inaugural Medallion Ceremony at The Mill. The event celebrated the exceptional teaching, research and service that drive the university’s academic excellence. MSU President Mark E. Keenum opened the ceremony by expressing his...
MSU Foundation welcomes new development team members
The Mississippi State University Foundation is pleased to announce recent strategic personnel additions that reinforce the institution’s commitment to fostering strong alumni and corporate relationships. NaToya Sanders and Mary Elizabeth Stringer Tate joined the development staff as assistant directors of development in the College of...
New Purpose, Historic Setting
The Mill now dedicated home of MSU Division of Development and Alumni The 90,000-square-foot historic mill, a landmark on Russell Street since 1902, is officially home to the Mississippi State University Division of Development and Alumni following a ribbon cutting in April. The division previously...
The U.S. Grant Presidential Library | Experiencing the past in the present
Mississippi State University plans to break ground soon on the site of a new U.S. Grant Presidential Library, significantly increasing the impact the museum will have on the campus and community, and creating a gateway to welcome visitors to our home. The university is exploring...
Shaping the Future of Meteorology Fox Weather’s Gift Helps Launch Careers
During their college years, students often wonder if their education will lead to a successful career. Mississippi State University addresses these concerns proactively by forming meaningful partnerships with industry leaders, creating pathways from the classroom to the workforce. A prime example of this effort is...
Investing in Tomorrow: Former Scholarship Recipients Give Back to MSU
Nearly 25 years ago, William “Hunter” Jones III of Calhoun City and Emily Hicks of Tupelo arrived at Mississippi State University filled with ambition and hope made possible by prestigious scholarships that opened doors they had not thought possible. Now, as successful professionals, the couple...
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...