MSU celebrates 60th anniversary of Holmes' admission

Saturday [July 19] marks a pivotal moment in Mississippi State history—the 60th anniversary of Dr. Richard E. Holmes becoming the university’s first African American student.
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Service support: MSU earns national Top 5 Military Friendly School designation

Innovation and Impact: MSU generates $3.9 billion annually for Mississippi’s economy

Discover the newest updates about Mississippi State University across all aspects of our work. Read in-depth news on the latest faculty appointments, awards won by members of our team, student achievements, upcoming events, live performances and more.

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Statewide missing person investigations gain valuable help from MSU forensic expertise

Mississippi State University’s Forensic Recovery Unit this week worked on the case of a missing Kansas woman whose body was recovered Monday [July 14] from a shallow grave in Lawrence County.

July 18, 2025

Board of Trustees approves first reading of proposed policy, adopts new policy

The Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning today considered two new policies related to HB1193 and compliance with this new state law. Discussion of the policies was held during an Executive Session of the Board.

July 18, 2025

MSU-supported proposal advances to final round for federal Sentinel Landscape designation

Mississippi is one step closer to a federal Sentinel Landscape designation through the advancement of a proposal developed by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, Governor’s Office of Military Affairs and Mississippi State University to the final round of consideration.

July 18, 2025

MSU ‘cooking up’ new blueberry, sweet potato ice cream flavors

Move over, Muscadine Ripple—to make room on the freezer shelf for two new Mississippi State-borne ice cream flavors.

July 15, 2025

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MSU makes Money’s Best Colleges in America list

July 14, 2025

Mississippi State scientists make progress against resistant weeds

July 09, 2025

MSU’s Parisi named SOS Children’s Villages International board chair

July 09, 2025

Best in the U.S.: MSU’s online MBA program ranked No. 1 by Best Value Schools

July 08, 2025

Mississippi State to develop autonomous soaring for federal DARPA Albatross program

July 07, 2025

MSU Space Cowboys rocketry team wins challenge at 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition

July 03, 2025

Summer send-off parties welcome new students and families to MSU

July 03, 2025

MSU-FAO partnership continues fight against global food insecurity

July 02, 2025
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Recent Announcements

Temporary closure of accessible parking on Bell Island set for July 9-11

July 08, 2025

Stone Blvd. temporarily reduced to one lane today [July 7]

July 07, 2025

Upcoming part-time jobs fair links students to positions across campus, community

July 03, 2025

Mississippi State, Cenergistic launch campuswide energy conservation program

July 02, 2025

Partial Bully Boulevard sidewalk closure scheduled through early July

June 26, 2025

Little’s MSU Spanish courses earn international Quality Matters certification

June 04, 2025

Verner Hurt Boulevard lane closure begins May 21

May 20, 2025

Mississippi State releases annual ‘Drinking Water Quality Report’

May 16, 2025
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Upcoming Events

MSU Department of Psychology PAWS Community Field Day

Location

Starkville Sportsplex, 405 Lynn Lane, Starkville, Miss.

Online Teaching 101: Best Practices in Online Instruction

Location

Canvas

New Faculty Teaching Academy

Location

Online - Canvas

Fulbright Faculty and Administrator Coffee and Conversations

Location

MSU Office of Research and Economic Development, 301 Research Park

Find 'Em and Keep 'Em with Charlise: How to Attract the Right Customers and Keep Them Coming Back

Location

Hub Conference Room, first floor, 301 E Main St., Suite 125, Starkville

Get your Guard Up: Three Important Steps for Active Attacker Defense

Location

Fowlkes Auditorium, Colvard Student Union
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