Category: Features

Alumnus helps shape veterinary education at Mississippi State University In the more than 30 years since Dr. Todd Henderson sat for his MSU veterinary school interview, one detail has stayed fresh in his mind: the homemade chocolate chip cookies. “That’s where I want to go,”...

Mississippi State works to understand, secure and advance Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Mississippi State University’s home lies in central Mississippi, but its land-grant mission means supporting the state beyond its Black Prairie roots—from its Appalachian counties, through the Delta and on to the Gulf Coast. Those...

Holley Muraco enrolled at Mississippi State planning to become a veterinarian. Then her roommate visited SeaWorld and set off a chain reaction that would change not only Muraco’s future but that of worldwide marine research as well. A native of Potts Camp, Muraco grew up...

When you eat catfish, touch grass or watch a space vehicle take flight, you’re likely benefiting from the application of Mississippi State University intellectual property. From catfish vaccines and their delivery systems to popular Bermuda grass or software supporting NASA, Blue Origin and SpaceX, Bulldog...

Bagley College of Engineering students from all backgrounds and disciplines now have common ground to call home. A historic building with a renewed life and a new purpose, the Randy J. Cleveland Engineering Student Center offers Bulldog Engineers a place to study, collaborate and ask...

Construction is underway on a new addition that will reshape the gateway between Mississippi State University and the Cotton District. Hotel Madelon will be a 122-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel, which will include a full-service restaurant, rooftop bar and dedicated underground parking. The hotel, located...

Mississippi State takes the lead in state’s cybernetic growth Over the last two years, Mississippi State University has made headlines with many new cybernetic partnerships, programs and investments. Taken individually, each announcement further solidifies the university’s prowess in cyber science. Considered as a whole, these...

As the state’s premier research institution, Mississippi State University brings in hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding each year. But that investment doesn’t just happen. Before the contracts are signed and checks are written, someone, somewhere must have a vision—an idea worthy of...

MSU welcomes O’Connor to Maroon and White Family Mississippi State owns a national championship trophy. So does Brian O’Connor. Now, the parties have teamed up with plans to win another—together. “I’m honored to be the new baseball coach at Mississippi State, and lead the program...

The growth, prosperity and energy of the original Roaring ’20s are back at Mississippi State as the Magnolia State’s leading land-grant institution ushers in a new era of learning. From researching, implementing and teaching students to use advanced technologies to initiating innovative healthcare programs, MSU...