Mississippi State recognized as national leader in advancing first-generation student success
FirstGen Forward is recognizing Mississippi State as one of only 18 U.S. institutions of higher education among its newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions. Network Champion institutions are an exclusive group serving as national leaders in advancing first-generation education efforts and contributing to evidence-based practices,...
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Innovation and Impact: MSU generates $3.9 billion annually for Mississippi’s economy
A new study shows Mississippi State continues to generate a high return on investment for stakeholders with an estimated $3.9 billion annual economic impact.
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MSU’s Jones named national PPIA Junior Summer Institute Fellow
A Mississippi State junior will spend the summer in a prestigious and intensive national fellowship program at Harvard University. John and Renee Grisham Presidential Endowed Scholar Nyla Jones, a natural resource and environmental conservation major with a concentration in natural resource in law and administration,...
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MSU’s Novotny unravels wonders of ‘Quantum Science and Technology’ in prestigious Giles Lecture
Mark A. Novotny, a Mississippi State University William L. Giles Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, will explore the complex world of quantum mechanics and its rapidly expanding technological advancements in a public lecture Tuesday [April 1]. The 2025 Giles Distinguished Professor Lecture featuring Novotny...
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Historic Mill at MSU dedicated home of Division of Development and Alumni
The 90,000-square-foot historic cotton mill, a landmark on Russell Street since 1902, is officially home to the Mississippi State University Division of Development and Alumni following a ribbon cutting Friday [April 4].
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Service support: MSU earns national Top 5 Military Friendly School designation
Building on the university’s generations of support for America’s veterans, Mississippi State is being recognized this year as a Top 5 Military Friendly School. VIQTORY, also known as GI Jobs, ranked MSU as a top institution nationally in its recently released Military Friendly Schools ranking,...
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MSU-Meridian Simulation Center training future healthcare professionals
More than 200 future physicians assistants, nurses, nutritionists and social workers will receive experiential education this year at Mississippi State University-Meridian’s Interprofessional Simulation Center, a state-of-the-art facility preparing students for real-life medical situations. Opened in 2024, the 7,715-square-foot facility is the only provisionally accredited simulation...
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MSU’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center, Gulf Coast Community Design Studio featured in Italy’s famous Venice Biennale
Both Mississippi State’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center and the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio are selections among 54 national finalists featured this year in Venice, Italy, at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, a premier international architectural showcase. The U.S. Pavilion exhibition theme...
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Homeward Bound: Helping Dogs find their Forever Homes
When fans watched the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, undoubtedly many pulled for Kansas City Chiefs’ and Philadelphia Eagles’ players with Mississippi ties. For instance, Mississippi State Bulldogs Chris Jones — a Kansas City defensive lineman — and Darius Slay — an Eagles cornerback —...
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