Fallen Oak hosts 2nd Annual Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational
Some of the best college golfers in the country are on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as they compete in the 2nd Annual Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. The greens in…
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MSU faculty bring special education master’s degree online to improve student outcomes, access
STARKVILLE, Miss.—To meet the evolving needs for teachers and enhance employability, Mississippi State’s revised Master of Science in Special Education is now offered fully online, increasing access for those holding full-time jobs. Additionally, the curriculum has been redesigned by faculty to…
MSU education student wins $100K in ‘Estate of Survival’ reality show
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Russell Pair, a student in Mississippi State’s College of Education, landed a spot on the reality TV show “Estate of Survival,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Spoiler alert: He won the competition and $100,000. A senior from Southside,…
Anonymous donor gifts Mississippi State Athletics $8 million
On Thursday, Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced that an $8 million investment has been made in the Bulldog football program. Everyone knows that the game of college…
Grant allows for researchers to conserve red wolf legacy on the coast
One Mississippi State University researcher is studying a population of coyotes along the Gulf Coast. The researcher is hoping to conserve the red wolf legacy on the coast. A…
Gulfport mother-daughter duo earns national recognition for dorm room design
A Gulfport mother-daughter duo has gained national recognition for an elaborate dorm room that the pair designed together. Tamara Wingerter and her daughter, Marissa, spent months designing the incoming freshman's room at Mississippi…
Foundation, MSU Continue Commitment to STEM Education in Mississippi Through a $180,000 Grant For Online Computer Science Classes
RIDGELAND, Miss. (August 27, 2024) – The C Spire Foundation is continuing its commitment to K-12 students in Mississippi through a $180,000 donation to Mississippi State University that further supports STEM and the development and implementation of online computer science…
Mississippi College, Mississippi State University Partner to Create Accelerated Law Degree Program
JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 23, 2024) – The Mississippi College School of Law recently announced a partnership with Mississippi State University to allow qualified students to enroll in an accelerated pathway to attain a juris doctorate at the Jackson campus. This…
Four Coast women in the running for Miss Hospitality 2024
Four Coastal women are in the running to become Miss Hospitality 2024! The young ladies are trying to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the Magnolia state. The first…
Team MSU sending 9 Bulldogs to Paris
Team MSU is sending its largest delegation in school history to the 2024 Paris Olympics. A total of eight athletes and one coach is representing the Magnolia State and the Bulldogs. This breaks the previous record of seven Bulldogs participating…
MSU researcher part of $19 million NASA mission focused on ‘true brightness’ of stars, secrets of ‘dark energy’
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State University astrophysicist is going lightyears beyond star-gazing as she helps lead the science portion of a recently approved collaborative $19.5 million Landolt NASA Space Mission that will put an artificial star in orbit around the Earth.…
Mississippi: Rural Schools Collaborative’s newest regional hub
Rural Schools Collaborative, a national network of educators and resources, has admitted Mississippi as its newest regional hub – thanks to a partnership between William Carey University and Mississippi State University. “Through this joint effort, our goal is clear –…
Great White Shark spotted off Alabama's coast
A new Great White Shark has been spotted off the coast of Alabama. Researchers from the University of South Alabama captured video of a juvenile shark, known as Miss…
Peace Rally being held in West Point on April 20th
For Mississippi State University students, there will be a peace rally in the City of West Point on April 20th. The peace rally is free to the public and will happen at Zuber Park starting at 2 PM. There will…
Global Lecture Series hosts sportscaster Erin Andrews during MSU Women’s History Month celebration
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State welcomes Emmy-nominated FOX Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews for the university’s Global Lecture Series on March 4 during Women’s History Month. In a question-and-answer discussion, Andrews will talk about the impact of college on her life, her experiences…
Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN receives approval
Mississippi State University received approval to admit the first students into a newly-created Master of Science in Nursing degree program at MSU-Meridian. The program is Mississippi's first direct-entry MSN that allows college graduates holding non-nursing degrees to enter the nursing…
Running on refuse: NIFA grant to fund MSU study of biomass-derived transportation fuel
STARKVILLE, Miss.—The future of fuel is practical, sustainable and green, and Mississippi State’s Department of Sustainable Bioproducts is committed to discovering solutions that will power tomorrow’s fuels. El Barbary Hassan, department professor and scientist in the university’s Forest and Wildlife…
Stabbing on Mississippi State University campus
In Starkville, a suspect is in custody after a stabbing on the campus of Mississippi State yesterday. The university says the stabbing happened in a parked vehicle near Herbert Hall…
MSU senior Brode claims prestigious Marshall Scholarship
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Madison Brode, a senior biological sciences major at Mississippi State, is the university’s first recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious award annually providing a select 50 American students graduate-level study in the United Kingdom. “Gifted and accomplished scholars…
Long-standing partnership leads to new public, nature-based recreation amenity in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss.—A mile-long trail featuring a raised boardwalk now offers the public access to a nature-focused amenity in Ocean Springs thanks to a partnership between Mississippi State’s Gulf Coast Community Design Studio and the Land Trust for the Mississippi…
Mississippi State issues statement on student’s death
Mississippi State University has released a statement regarding the death of a student over the weekend. MSU officials and law enforcement are investigating the death of a male student…
4,100 students graduate from Mississippi State University
More than 4,100 students graduated from Mississippi State University today in Starkville. The ceremonies were held at Davis Wade Stadium on campus. It marked the first commencement held in the…
Zac Selmon named Athletics Director at Mississippi State
Mississippi State University has named Zac Selmon of Oklahoma as MSU’s new Director of Athletics. The appointment follows a national search. Selmon accepted the position as MSU’s 18th athletics director after having an accomplished career at the University of Oklahoma…
Mississippi State remembers Coach Mike Leach
Mississippi State University held a memorial service today for former Head Football Coach Mike Leach. Coach Leach died on December 12th after complications related to a heart condition. Guest speakers…