Alumni & Giving

The MSU Alumni Association welcomes a new slate of officers for two-year terms for the fiscal years 2025-27. Association leaders who assumed office in July include Lynn Twitty Burwell of Gulfport as national president, Riley Nelson of Vicksburg as national vice president and Dave Dickson...

Mississippi State honored its exceptional faculty and staff with annual awards for their outstanding teaching, mentoring, advising and contributions to the university’s students. Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor Award Mary Dozier, assistant professor, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association Graduate...

Alumni and friends of Mississippi State celebrated during delightful picnics in New York City and Washington, D.C., hosted by the Mississippi Society of DC and the Mississippi Society of NYC, respectively. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, camaraderie and shared pride for their cherished state and alma...

The MSU Alumni Association hosted its annual spring Senior Celebration at The Mill prior to spring commencement. More than 500 graduating seniors celebrated with lively music, delicious food, fun photo opportunities, exciting door prizes and an overall atmosphere of joy as the alumni association embraced...

The MSU Alumni Association hosted the official Ring Ceremony at the Chapel of Memories in May. Held twice a year, before the fall and spring commencement ceremonies, the Ring at MSU is a cherished tradition for presenting official university class rings. MSU President Mark E....

Former national presidents of the MSU Alumni Association gathered at The Mill for Former National Presidents Day. They heard updates from the association and the university, took facility tours and enjoyed opportunities for fellowship. This group is recognized biennially for their dedicated service. Those in...

Alumni Recruiting Network lets Bulldog family spread the Maroon word As alumni of Mississippi State University, our graduates are uniquely suited to share the excitement of potential college students, because they’ve experienced it for themselves. Time passes and trends come and go, but the core...

Mississippi State University welcomed new Bulldogs during the Legacy Receptions at The Mill. Students and their devoted parents enjoyed delicious food and entertainment in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. The MSU Alumni Association hosts Legacy Receptions to help new students and their parents—regardless of whether the...

Last year, alumni and friends gathered at The Mill on football Saturdays for the MSU Alumni Association’s pregame tailgate events. These gatherings were a great way to celebrate our Bulldog pride and support our coaches and players. This year, we’re hosting more exciting tailgates during...

The spirit of adventure was alive and well as nearly 175 alumni and friends gathered at The Mill for the inaugural Traveling Bulldogs Reunion Event—a celebration of past journeys and the potential for future adventures. This reunion marked a milestone for the program, which began...

Volunteers fill a number of roles in helping Mississippi State University thrive and grow. Working through chapters of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association, alumni volunteers serve every county of the state and in 21 states beyond the Mississippi line. Working in teams or as...

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...

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, 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...

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!

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. 

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...

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...