Alumni News
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
MSU Alumni Association welcomes new, returning members for 2024-25
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...
Mississippi State Alumni Association honors 2024 National Alumnus and College Alumni of the Year
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...
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.
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.
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.
Ring Ceremony
Honorary class ring recipient Patrick White of Spring, Texas, was among those receiving rings during the December 2023 ceremony.
Bridges joins Alumni Association staff
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.
2024 Alumni Delegate Officers
(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...
Tuition Winner
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.
MSU celebrates Bulldog Excellence during Black Alumni Weekend 2024
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...
Pettway Named OutstandingYoung Alumna
For her professional leadership and service achievements, Taylor Pettway of Mobile, Alabama, has garnered the honor of 2023 Outstanding Young Alumna.
Four Volunteers Receive Service Awards
The Distinguished Service Award annually recognizes individuals who have displayed outstanding volunteer and leadership efforts within their local alumni chapter during the previous year.
Giving Back
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....
A Legacy of Passion: The Enduring Impact of John and Gloria Correro
For over five decades, John and Gloria Correro dedicated themselves to investing in others. Through their service, the couple improved the lives of countless students, faculty, alumni and citizens throughout Mississippi and beyond. To carry their legacy of service into the future and honor the...
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...
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...
Building Dreams
In the heart of downtown Tupelo, ArchitectureSouth is an integrated architecture, planning and interiors studio with more than 50 years of experience. Led by principal architect Linda Edwards Smith, an alumna of Mississippi State University, the firm recently made a significant commitment to the land-grant...
Sisters enshrine parents’ legacy at MSU
Drs. Amanda and Nicole Strickland have always admired and shared a close bond with their parents, Col. Roger W. Strickland and Lucy Tong Strickland.
MSU Foundation Announces 2024 Officers, Incoming Members
The Mississippi State University Foundation is announcing its 2024 leaders and incoming members for the board of directors that guides the fundraising arm of the land-grant institution.
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...