MSU, local school district embark on partnership for new high school
Building on the success and national acclaim of the groundbreaking Partnership Middle School, Mississippi State University has now signed a memorandum of understanding with Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District to bring Starkville High School into the fold. Opened in 2020 as a collaboration between MSU...
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Drive to Thrive: MSU program gives students support to reach their goals
In the following essay, Hattiesburg native Samuel Trotter, a senior in electrical engineering, shares his personal experiences with Mississippi State University’s Thrive Scholars Program. Just five days after I turned 10, my mother passed away after a long—and hidden—battle with colon cancer. Losing her at...
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Investing in Talent: MSU receiving $2M to spur AI education, implementation in the Magnolia State
Devin Chen is part of the first generation of Bulldogs using artificial intelligence to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. In his case: hunger. As the son of restaurateurs, the junior cybersecurity major from Louisville understands how food brings people together. He also recognizes...
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Making History: Mississippi State’s political collection details state, nation’s history
People rarely realize when they’re making history. It’s only through the lens of time that things come into focus.That insight comes from the handwritten letters that show a person’s state of mind; the notes in the margins that show thought processes; and drafts never published...
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Duff Center Supports Mississippi Families
In November, Mississippi State and its College of Education celebrated the dedication of the Jim and Thomas Duff Center. One of MSU’s largest academic buildings, it is now home to the Department of Kinesiology, as well as key programs of the university’s Mississippi Institute on...
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Visits MSU
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announces Rural Veterinary Action Plan during visit to Mississippi State University In a recent visit to Mississippi State University, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan to address critical needs relating to food animal...
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Finding Your Place at State
MSU creates pathways to belonging, support to better ensure student success Mississippi State University helps students pursue success by fostering a sense of belonging and providing the tools they need to thrive—both inside and outside of the classroom. Today’s student body includes Bulldogs from all...
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Bulldogs Dominate in Fast-Growing Gaming League
As a nationwide leader in emerging technological trends, it should come as no surprise that the Bulldogs lead the Magnolia State in competitive video gaming, known as esports. In October, Mississippi State Esports won the 7th Annual Esports Egg Bowl hosted in Oxford. It was...
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Crossroads District
A new 15-acre, mixed-use development will create a crossroads of entertainment, culture and history at the intersection of Mississippi State’s campus and the historic Cotton District. Called the Crossroads District, the planned development was announced in August. It will be anchored by Hotel Madelon—a 122-room...
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MSU Celebrates Parker, College Alumni of the Year
Mississippi State University recognized Hal Parker Jr. as its National Alumnus of the Year during the MSU Alumni Association’s 2025 awards banquet. A native of Pike County and longtime resident of Bolton, Parker earned a bachelor’s degree in business from MSU in 1969. He credits...
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