Category: Features

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...

Mississippi State’s Office of Prestigious External Scholarships encourages students to reach new heights After earning an exceptional high school GPA and test scores, Christopher Robinson turned his attention to college. Dreaming of a career in the medical field, he submitted his applications full of promise...

Mississippi State’s Animal Health Center gives pet owners hope On a stormy night in Arkansas, a car hit a runaway Goldendoodle, leaving her stranded on the road unable to move. Dylan McCay and Emily Roberts, a young, engaged couple, saw a social media post from...

When fifth grade math teacher Krissy Long walked into a schoolwide assembly to celebrate Neshoba Central Elementary’s A rating, she had no idea the surprise of a lifetime was in store. The entire school was gathered to hear from the interim state superintendent of education,...

As a fourth-year Mississippi State Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student, Camryn Carlson has completed more than 100 solo surgeries. That number will continue to grow during her time in the university’s Shelter Medicine Program. This mandatory rotation accounts for the majority of DVM students’ surgical...

On a late summer afternoon in July, Mississippi State University’s Saunders Ramsey leads a trolley tour to showcase the transformative construction taking place on campus. As executive director of campus services, he knows firsthand how these vital projects advance MSU’s mission of learning, research, and...