Category: Giving Back

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...

Burwell follows in her father’s footsteps as national alumni president For Lynn Twitty Burwell, Mississippi State University is home. Her earliest memories are steeped in maroon and white: Saturday games at Davis Wade Stadium, Thanksgiving dinners at Perry Cafeteria, and cheering on the Bulldogs in...

Advertise with the MSU Alumni Association For more information, contact Leanna Smith, Assistant Director of Alumni Partnerships & Business Development, at LSmith@alumni.msstate.edu 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...

In fall 2024, Mississippi State University honored its distinguished endowed faculty during the inaugural Medallion Ceremony at The Mill. The event celebrated the exceptional teaching, research and service that drive the university’s academic excellence. MSU President Mark E. Keenum opened the ceremony by expressing his...