Internationally-acclaimed Nigerian poet, playwright and author Chigozie Obioma will visit Mississippi State University as the Writer-in-Residence next month, bringing his in-depth wisdom of African literature—shaped by his Igbo heritage and Nigerian upbringing––to explore themes of fate, family and the clash between tradition and modernity with the MSU community.

Mississippi State’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach is accepting entries for the 17th annual pitch competition Startup Summit April 24-25 in McCool Hall and the Mill Conference Center.