Category: Campus News

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rehabilitation opens Chadwick Lake to recreation once again Since the 1990s, Chadwick Lake has served the Bulldog family as a resource for rest, recreation and recuperation. Now, a renewed restoration effort will allow it to thrive for generations of future Bulldogs. “Bodies of water are...

MSU gives students strong pathways to successful careers After switching universities and changing majors from pre-med to graphic design, Kinsley Bell had to start her academic career from scratch. Wanting to catch up to her peers, the Mississippi State transfer student started searching for opportunities...

MSU partnerships create accelerated, in-state pipelines for future Bulldog lawyers When Ryan Jarratt walked into his first class at Columbia Law School in New York City, he arrived with an advantage none of his peers from Harvard, Georgetown or Stanford had: a well-rounded education from...

As a Mississippi State senior, Lishman Heathcock’s car always smelled like coffee, even though he never drinks it. “Not a drop,” he said with a laugh. “But I do like the smell.” Every Tuesday, the electrical engineering student stopped by the campus Fresh Food Company...

Mississippi State really means business when it comes to supporting emerging entrepreneurs. In 15 years, the university’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach has grown from a two-person office suite in the College of Business to a 4,000-square-foot space serving as the confluence of new ideas,...

Sitting in his Student Media Center office one fall Saturday, Neil Price looked out the window and saw the essence of Mississippi State—Bulldog students and fans tailgating on Davis Wade Stadium’s front lawn prior to kickoff. As the general manager of MSU’s campus radio station,...