Campus News & Discoveries
Driving the Conversation
As a land-grant institution, Mississippi State strives to educate, serve and advance scientific discovery—and that doesn’t stop at the campus borders.
Research that keeps going
In 2010, Ed Swan co-authored a paper on augmented reality—a burgeoning branch of computer science poised to become mainstream with applications in gaming, medicine, online shopping and more.
Bulldog Built
This year, working alongside their families and many volunteers with Mississippi State ties, the pair helped build their own homes thanks to Starkville Area Habitat for Humanity.
Carter made more peace than houses after leaving office
Jimmy Carter’s name has become synonymous with Habitat for Humanity, the former president devoted more of his post-White House life to championing peace than building houses.
Research of the Nerds
For generations of Americans who lived through taunts of “nerd” when their look or interests differed from the in-crowd, the word likely brings up feelings of adolescent angst. However, one group of Bulldogs embraces the label.
A Conversation in Code
From banking apps and social media to word processors and wearable fitness trackers, more and more of our lives rely on software.
Removing Barriers
Research has the power to change lives. Take for example, Cedric Gainwell Jr., Tanner Laird and Charles “Garrett” Lofton who conducted hands-on laboratory experiments at Mississippi State
Insects: The Other Protein
As the world grapples with feeding a growing population with dwindling resources, the solution could rest with an unlikely ally: arthropods.
Alumni News
Currie wins ‘free’ tuition
A freshman majoring in human development and family science, Currie will receive “free” full-time tuition at MSU for the 2023 fall semester.
Spring Ring Ceremony Recognizes Guest
Congressman Michael Guest, a 1992 accounting graduate of MSU, was recognized by the Alumni Association as the spring ring honoree.
Senior Celebration held for 2023 graduates
In May, the MSU Alumni Association hosted the spring Senior Celebration event at the Hunter Henry Center.
Faculty Awards
Two esteemed MSU faculty members earned special recognition from the Alumni Association as part of the university-wide 2023 Faculty Awards and Recognition Program.