Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum, left, welcomed the university’s Giles Distinguished Professors to his office recently for an annual luncheon. The highest award the university bestows on a faculty member, the honor is based on distinguished scholarship that includes outstanding research, teaching and service. Those attending were, first row next to Keenum: Jim Fowler, Merrill Warkentin, Janice Chambers, Wes Burger, Mohsen Razzaghi and Chris Snyder. Second row, from left, Daniel Peterson, Wes Schilling, Alan Marcus, Keith Coble and Mark Lawrence.