Shaping the Future of Meteorology Fox Weather’s Gift Helps Launch Careers
During their college years, students often wonder if their education will lead to a successful career. Mississippi State University addresses these concerns proactively by forming meaningful partnerships with industry leaders, creating pathways from the classroom to the workforce. A prime example of this effort is...
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Investing in Tomorrow: Former Scholarship Recipients Give Back to MSU
Nearly 25 years ago, William “Hunter” Jones III of Calhoun City and Emily Hicks of Tupelo arrived at Mississippi State University filled with ambition and hope made possible by prestigious scholarships that opened doors they had not thought possible. Now, as successful professionals, the couple...
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A Lifetime of Giving: Larry Nelms’ Enduring Support for MSU
There is a common misconception that only the wealthiest alumni can give back to their school. People also commonly believe that giving can only be done through large, headline-grabbing gifts. However, both beliefs miss the mark. Giving comes from the heart, and faithful giving over...
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THE MILL : How Naming Opportunities Drive MSU’s Future
Located at 600 Russell Street, The Mill is a monument to Starkville’s rich history and a beacon for Mississippi State University’s future. Originally built in 1902 and later repurposed for the Mississippi cotton textile industry, The Mill became one of the most successful operations of...
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Building Bulldog Traditions
The MSU Alumni Association is ready to welcome your children to the Maroon and White family with special yearly gifts and a birthday card each year. The Mississippi State University Alumni Association is proud of the growth and success of the MSU Alumni Legacy Program....
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Investing in Mississippi’s Health
In 1965, a young nephrologist moved to Jackson to begin a storied career in academic medicine that touched numerous lives and helped make kidney dialysis affordable and accessible statewide. Today, Dr. John D. Bower’s legacy lives on through The Bower Foundation and its recent healthcare...
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A Legacy of Passion: The Enduring Impact of John and Gloria Correro
For over five decades, John and Gloria Correro dedicated themselves to investing in others. Through their service, the couple improved the lives of countless students, faculty, alumni and citizens throughout Mississippi and beyond. To carry their legacy of service into the future and honor the...
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Ways to Partner
Advertise with the MSU Alumni Association For more information, contact Leanna Smith, Assistant Director of Alumni Partnerships & Business Development, at [email protected] or 662-325-3360. The Mississippi State University Alumni Association hosts events and offers programs and services which are directly supported by our partnerships. We can...
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Building Dreams
In the heart of downtown Tupelo, ArchitectureSouth is an integrated architecture, planning and interiors studio with more than 50 years of experience. Led by principal architect Linda Edwards Smith, an alumna of Mississippi State University, the firm recently made a significant commitment to the land-grant...
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Sisters enshrine parents’ legacy at MSU
Drs. Amanda and Nicole Strickland have always admired and shared a close bond with their parents, Col. Roger W. Strickland and Lucy Tong Strickland.
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