Category: Giving Back

The MSU Alumni Association welcomed its officers and directors for the 2026-27 national board in July. The association’s national officers continuing in their roles are: Lynn Burwell of Gulfport, a 1980 graduate with Bachelor of Science degrees in home economics and child development, as president;...

The MSU Alumni Association is powered by Bulldog volunteers who give of their time and talent on behalf of Mississippi State University. Their work strengthens our Bulldog family, advances MSU and builds lifelong connections with fellow alumni and friends. Volunteers can serve through a variety...

How one MSU graduate is investing in the next generation of landscape professionals Michael Hatcher’s grandmother told him any morning that begins with bubbles in your coffee is bound to be a good day, teaching him attitude is ours alone to establish. The practice, one...

Livingston gift supports business and education students Coy Livingston was a hardworking teenager in the early 1960s. When high school days ended in Booneville, other students went home while he worked odd jobs around the school for pay. Afterward, he worked at a local grocery...

Alumni helping direct transformative campus projects With 1,400 acres comprising its main campus, Mississippi State University knows the importance the environment can play in shaping a college experience. Spaces need to be inviting, memorable and, above all, functional for the students who use the area...

The Division of Development and Alumni at Mississippi State University welcomed a wealth of new talent to its ranks in 2025 and early 2026. These individuals bring diverse skills and Bulldog spirit to their roles, advancing MSU’s mission with energy, creativity and dedication. Kevin Tate...

Mississippi State’s James Worth Bagley College of Engineering has long put a premium on practical education. In its Hall School of Mechanical Engineering, that hands-on learning gets a boost from the Innovation, Design and Engineering Education Laboratory, known as the IDEELab. A hub for workforce...

When Colton Cox headed to Mississippi State University in 2017, he followed the maroon-paved path of his parents, grandparents, brothers and countless other family members. But for the Brandon native who enjoyed working with his hands, MSU’s appeal went beyond family tradition. He was drawn...

Production of protein, power compatible on same ground The study and advancement of modern agriculture is all about improving sustainability. A gift from Wayne and Alice O’Quin will help Mississippi State University push those pursuits into the light of a new day. “The O’Quins are...

Ed and Susanne Martin champion hands-on learning for engineering students Ed and Susanne Martin’s desire to give back led them to an unconventional path to empower students, not just in the classroom but in competition. With the establishment of the Ed and Susanne Martin Endowed...