Mississippi State’s Department of Art teams up with Tupelo firm to blend classroom and professional world
Contact: Christie McNeal
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A nationally recognized creative firm is a new partner with Mississippi State University’s Department of Art to create meaningful, hands-on experiences for students to connect classroom learning with professional practice.
Tupelo-based Mabus Agency specializes in bank marketing strategy, brand development and integrated campaigns across the nation. The company funds an annual scholarship for MSU design students and has a nearly two-decade relationship recruiting talented graduates from the department.
“We are proud to now welcome Mabus Agency as an official partner,” said Department Head Jamie Runnells. “Through this commitment, the Mabus team will provide our design students with valuable enrichment opportunities including workshops, guest lectures, portfolio reviews and mock interviews, and we are excited to have their support in helping our students grow as future creative professionals.”
“Mabus Agency’s work is built on strong ideas and strong people,” added Mabus Agency Founder and President Josh Mabus. “We’ve seen firsthand the talent and preparation that comes from Mississippi State University’s design program. This partnership is an opportunity to help develop the next generation of designers and give back to a program that has contributed so much to our industry.”
Learn more about MSU’s College of Architecture, Art and Design and its Department of Art at www.caad.msstate.edu.
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