Beloved alumnus and legend Dr. Richard E. Holmes, first MSU African American student dies at 82

Dr. Richard E. Holmes, Mississippi State University’s first African American student, died Oct. 16 at age 82.
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MSU alumna named Mississippi History Teacher of the Year, national top 10 finalist

Catherine McGowin, a three-time graduate of MSU-Meridian’s Division of Education, is the 2026 Mississippi History Teacher of the Year and a national top 10 finalist.

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MSU Career Center helps students make national internship connections

Mississippi State’s Career Center is making connections that are launching the dreams of Bulldogs through internships across the country, on-the-job student experiences that often open doors to future employment and informed career path decisions.

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MSU’s Fountain honored for lasting national impact on Lambda Sigma

Mississippi State University Instructor II Amy Fountain is being recognized by the Lambda Sigma Honor Society with its Jane Price Harmon Gift of Honor for more than 25 years of service and leadership within the organization.

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